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What my clients say

Karin partnered with the Muna Therapeutics team in Denmark and Belgium to support organizational health, strengthen teamwork and communication skills, and build foundational HR processes and supporting documents to support our growth.  With insights gleaned from deep biotech experience, she was a valuable thought partner in our work together, setting us on a strong foundation for continued evolution.

Rita Balice-Gordon, CEO, Muna Therapeutics

 

Significant contributions

  • Created a career matrix for development and role clarity
  • Established a process for performance management and organizational review
  • Authored a cross-country employee handbook
  • Updated HR legal documents and process to accommodate legislation
  • Developed workshops for Teambuilding
  • Coached new Managers in HR challenges
  • Supported Management with HR analytics

About Muna Therapeutics:

Muna Therapeutics discovers and develops therapies that slow or stop devastating neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Duration: September 2022 – August 2024

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Karin has been a trusted HR consultant to ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies during a period of great transition, when the workforce doubled. She was engaged in all relevant personnel matters. I endorse Karin for her HR professional experience, positive attitude, and ability to collaborate in a changing environment.

Bent U. Frandsen, CEO, ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies

 

Significant contributions

  • Recruiting and scaling the company twofold
  • Creating Employee Value Proposition and branding.
  • Implementing yearly engagement surveys
  • Developing workshops for group dynamics
  • Implementing HR policies and process´ to support the growing organisation
  • Supporting management in employee challenges

About ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies:

Our company is founded on a passion for pioneering advancements in vaccine development.

Duration: October 2020 – April 2024

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Karin brings extensive international HR expertise and excels at delivering on-demand support. Her skill in updating HR processes and procedures to meet our growing needs showcases her know-how and dedication. Always available and flexible, Karin is a trusted advisor in our fast-paced and agile environment.”

Martin Lillholm, COO, Cerebriu

 

Significant contributions

  • Development of process and template for Performance Reviews
  • Support in organizational changes
  • General HR counseling
  • Crafted a cross country employee handbook

About Cerebriu:

We are automating MRI for the future of diagnostic imaging, empowering radiologists, technologists and clinicians with optimized workflows, infusing clinical intelligence at the point of imaging

Duration: October 2021 – ongoing

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Demonstrating strong commitment and enthusiasm Karin has been a key contributor to Unidrains leadership team. Her strategic involvement has been instrumental in driving the organization forward delivering outstanding results that have significantly enhanced collaboration, communication, and company culture. Proactively Karin has provided strategic guidance and sparring to leaders and employees, and this approach has led to heightened employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement.

Kim Maretti – Marketing Manager Unidrain

 

Significant contributions

  • Part of the management group
  • Assessment evaluations and workshops with focus on teambuilding
  • Coaching of managers and employees
  • Recruiting for both the Danish organizational and Export
  • Updating Employee handbook and policies to align with legislation and the Swedish HQ
  • Yearly Engagement surveys and Performance evaluations
  • Health and Safety Work

About Unidrain:

In 2003, the architect Claus Dyre developed a linear floor drain to be placed against the wall. Today we are not just a manufacturer of floor drains, but a Danish design icon in the modern bathroom.

Duration: October 2020 – ongoing

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Karin played an important role in the initial organisational growth of Orbis Medicines. Her extensive experience in recruitment and keen insights into corporate HR processes were instrumental in building our company footprint in Copenhagen. I was especially impressed by Karin’s ability to deliver on the recruitment process, ensuring we not only found the right people but also did so at a scale and speed that matched our ambitious corporate goals.

Mikkel Dybkjær, CFO/COO, Orbis Medicines

 

Significant contributions

Workforce planning and end-to-end recruitment

  • Aligned hiring goals with business objectives
  • Recruitment of local and international talents
  • Standardized interview frameworks and evaluation methods.
  • Advised on job descriptions, including career/title levels and compensation packages
  • Relocation of international talents to Denmark
  • Onboarding of new employees to ensure smooth new-hire integration

Implementation of corporate HR processes

  • Drafted the first edition of an employee handbook
  • Established framework for Safe and Healthy work Environment (SHE)
  • Development of HR legal documents
  • Support in corporate HR matters

Support in the office location

  • Support in the establishment of the new office in Copenhagen

About Orbis Medicines:

We have established an R&D site in Copenhagen in 2025 which includes a state-of-the-art laboratory and a team of +20 experienced technical professionals and scientists. Our mission is to define a new era for macrocycle drugs and make great contributions to medicine.

Duration: August 2024 – November 2025

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