Thomas Alslev Christensen in a professional setting

About Me

A seasoned professional with a deep background in economics, innovation policy, and societal impact assessment. After 11 years of influential work at the Novo Nordisk Foundation, contributing to its growth from 16 to nearly 300 employees and shaping its operational, financial, and impact strategies, a new chapter begins in December 2025. With extensive experience as an international STI policy advisor and evaluation expert for governments and research councils in Germany, Norway, Ireland, and Singapore, and a history of leadership roles within the Danish government, including the Prime Minister's Office, the focus remains on leveraging expertise to drive meaningful change. Specialties include innovation, science, entrepreneurship, economics, impact assessment, and international collaboration.

Specialties: Innovation, science, entrepreneurship, economics, impact assessment, monitoring systems, evaluation, international economic policy, collaboration, negotiations, public administration, research funding and innovation funding, enterprise foundations and philanthropic foundations.