Alak Alshiekh
Formulation Scientist
IconovoEducation
Ph.D. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Molecular protein science, B.Sc. Pharmacy
Background:
In biomolecule research since 2010, specilaisation in RNA Biochemistry. Formulation development of small molecules and peptides in various dosage forms since 2018.
Calo Ahlgren
Mechanical engineer
IconovoEducation
MSc. Mechanical Engineering
Background
In mechanical product development since 2013, specialisation within plastic components design in consumer products. At Iconovo since 2020.
Catharina Ahlenius
Project Manager
IconovoEducation
MSc. Chemical Engineering
Background
In pharmaceutical development since 2004. Managing projects since 2015. At Iconovo since 2021.
Elisabeth Wanngård
Team Leader/ Formulation Scientist
IconovoEducation
MSc. in Engineering Nanoscience
Background
In pharmaceutical development and production since 2010. Mainly within formulation development. At Iconovo since 2020.
Fredrik Gunnarson
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
BSc. Chemical Engineering
Background
Experienced in pharmaceutical and medical device development mainly DPI product development since 1998. At Iconovo since 2017
Henrik Simonssen
CFO
IconovoEducation:
MSc Economics
Background:
More than 8 years’ experience as CFO or Director of Finance in life science companies. 3 years’ experience as Director of Life Science in SEB Corporate Finance. More than 20 years’ experience as life science analyst at SEB and Nordea. Led several IPO transactions as analyst and corporate banker.
Ingemo Andersson
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
MSc. Chemistry
Background
In pharmaceutical development and life sicence area since year 2000, working with early development, including analytical development of small molecules and inhalation products.
Jakob Samsøe
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
M.Sc. Chemistry
Background
Worked with analytical development for small and large molecules since 2012. At Iconovo since 2018.
Jerker Carlsson
Manager Analytical Development
IconovoEducation
BSc. Chemistry
Background
Worked with analytical development since 1998, small and large molecules. At Iconovo since 2020
Johan Westlund
Mechanical engineer
IconovoEducation
MSc. Mechanical Engineering
Background
Started working professionally with product development 2002 with focus on design of products with plastic, metal, carbon fibre, electronics components
Lotta Askerlund
HR Manager
IconovoEducation
BSc Business Management
Background
25 years experience from the HR Management, whereof 15 years working in the US. Experience from healthcare, tech, aviation and insurance industry. At Iconovo since 2024.
Karin Persson
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
BSc. in Chemistry
Background
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including inhalation product development and analytical method development for small molecules. At Iconovo since 2018
Linda Andersson
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
BSc. in Chemical Engineering
Background
In analytical development since 2003 and experience from the pharmaceutical industry since 2018. At Iconovo since 2020.
Louise Persson
Formulation Scientist
IconovoEducation
M.Sc. Chemistry
Background
In pharmaceutical development and life science area since year 1991, working within early development, including as well analytical as formulation development for inhalation products. At Iconovo since 2022.
Magnus Waldt
Manager Device Development
IconovoEducation
B.Sc. Engineering
Background
25+ years of experience within product development and design of products with plastic components. At Iconovo since 2018.
Maria Ekblad
Director Project Management
IconovoEducation
MSc. Chemical Engineering
Background
25+ years of experience in pre-clinical and clinical pharmaceutical development, holding management positions in both line and project organizations. Started at Iconovo 2023.
Mikael Arinder
V P Operations
IconovoEducation
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry
Background
Experience of development of inhalation products since 1998 from AstraZeneca R&D and Iconovo. Has held project manager roles for pharmaceutical, medical device and technology projects at AstraZeneca R&D, J&J and Atos Medical. Started at Iconovo 2016.
Mikael Ekström
Senior Scientific Advisor
IconovoEducation
Ph.D Physical Organic Chemistry
Background
Worked since 1989 with pharmaceutical development in scientific, line and project management positions. Experience covers preformulation to line extension mostly with inhaled and nasal delivery but also oral and drug substance aspects. Started at Iconovo in 2018.
Måns Österberg Widerstrand
Director Alliance Management
IconovoEducation
MSc. Chemical Engineering, Executive Master in Medical Business Strategy
Background
Worked in pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. Various positions within Manufacturing, R&D, Medical Affairs, API Sales and Key Account Management
Nathasha Rizza
Analytical Scientist
IconovoEducation
MSc. in Engineering, Biotechnology
Background
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including inhalation product development, analytical method development and validation, for small molecules. At Iconovo since 2019.
Orest Lastow
Senior Scientific Advisor
IconovoEducation
M.Sc. Engineering Physics, Ph.D. Aerosol Physics
Background
Over 30 years of experience in inhalation development. Invented and developed more than 15 different inhaler devices. Has more than 40 patent applications and has published several research articles and books. Also co-authored the ISO standard for inhaler devices and is a frequently invited speaker at inhalation conferences. Founder of Iconovo and CEO 2014-2020.
Ruiyu Lin
Formulation Scientist
IconovoCurrently on parental leave
Education
PhD. Physical Chemistry
Background
Worked with formulation development and related research since 2010. In pharmaceutical development since 2018. At Iconovo since 2021.
Therese Dahl
Business Controller
IconovoEducation
BSc Business & Administration
Background
10+ years of experience from Business Controlling. Experience of large businesses, international environments, M&A processes.
Gary Pitcairn
Senior Scientific Advisor
IconovoEducation
Ph.D Pharmaceutical Science
Background
Over 30 years experience of working in pharmaceutical development, mainly on inhaled products, both nasal and pulmonary. Experience covers early phase development (conducting feasibility studies with novel formulation and devices, the transition from preclinical experiments through to clinical studies to demonstrate proof of concept), and device development support and Life Cycle Management programs for established products, Started at Iconovo in 2024.
Vesna Åkerberg
Director Development
IconovoEducation
MSc Biotechnology
Background
14 years of inhalation experience, mainly from AstraZeneca and 10 years experience from line managerial positions in several companies, mainly from product/ process/ analytical development. Worked with product development within the pharmaceutical industry, mainly within formulation development of dry powder formulations. Experience from manufacturing of clinical trial material.
Cristina Barkman
QA Manager
IconovoEducation
MSc Electrical Engineering, Med. Lic. Medical Science
Background
25+ years of experience in quality assurance, product development, and product risk management of medical devices. Chairperson of the national standardization committee TK 355. Member of the international standardization committee JWG1. At Iconovo since 2025.
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