Gertrud Koefoed Rasmussen

Gertrud Koefoed Rasmussen is an experienced professional in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, currently serving as Head of Development Operations at Epitopea since July 2025. Prior to this role, Gertrud was VP and Head of Development Operations at Nykode Therapeutics from 2021 to July 2025, leading operational initiatives in a Norwegian biotech firm. Gertrud has held significant positions at Zealand Pharma, including Director of Clinical Operations, where responsibilities involved building the Clinical Operations department, and as a Clinical Project Director overseeing Phase 2/3 trials. Additional experience includes project leadership at Lundbeck and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, focusing on strategic project management and clinical trial oversight across multiple therapeutic areas. Gertrud possesses a strong educational background with degrees from Københavns Universitet and University of Basel.