Jacob Bjerregaard
Position:
Sr. Data analyst at Novo Nordisk
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) - MSc. Architectural Engineering
As a Senior Environmental Data Analyst with nearly 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical production, I bring a broad and hands-on perspective to sustainability in complex manufacturing environments. I have had several roles during this time, both in consultancy designing production facilities and processes — ranging from small-scale setups to very large, multi-stakeholder projects — and in production oriented functions working directly alongside production lines, navigating the real-world challenges and constraints of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Over the past decade, my focus has increasingly sharpened on environmental sustainability, particularly in identifying and driving optimization opportunities. In my current role, I tackle the critical issue of water withdrawal at both the enterprise and site levels. Through strategic data collection, metering strategies, and data analysis, I provide decision support that informs both local operations and global strategic planning.
Motivation
I have previously supervised a master thesis project within Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and have engaged in informally mentoring more junior colleagues. Furthermore, many of my colleagues are newer to the pharmaceutical sector, and I enjoy sharing insights from my nearly 10 years of experience in the field.
I’m now looking to formalize this by engaging in a structured mentoring setup, where I can support others in their growth while continuing to learn from fresh perspectives.