Working at ALK

Meet our people

I never thought that I would have an international career

Matteo moved from Italy to Denmark to take on new responsibilities

My name is Matteo Bacchin and I am Global Brand Manager for our immunotherapy portfolio and our emergency product for severe allergic reactions. I have been with ALK since 2009 and recently I embarked on a new exciting adventure, moving from Italy to Denmark to take on new responsibilities in Global Marketing.

Part of a big family

What I appreciate most about working in ALK is the feeling of being part of a big family where people care for each other and work in a united manner to accomplish goals. It's important not to underestimate the value in having a work environment where colleagues are supportive and share their successes with common pride. For me personally, this family trait has become even more evident now that I'm a foreigner in a new country; the warm welcome and open arms I have met everywhere is overwhelming. It's part of ALK’s DNA.

Moving to a global position

ALK is a company with great potential and a strong focus on growth – both in terms of our geographical expansion, our product portfolio and our employees' strengths and skills. I never thought that I would have an international career. However, when the opportunity presented itself, I took the chance. I'm looking forward to moving from a local to a global position, and I have already realised that having the global responsibility is more complex; you need to have the full picture and adapt a broader perspective on matters. And as for being an Italian in Copenhagen; I'll work on my business English first and next I'll buy a bike and study Danish!

I like to see ideas materialise

Maria finds satisfaction in bringing her professional opinion to the table – and being listened to.

My name is Maria Brendstrup and I am managing the Utility Automation Calibration (UAC) team in Engineering and Production Services in Product Supply. In UAC, we support the production process with technical knowledge and expertise. My main focus is to support and advise our engineers on their daily tasks and priorities and to connect the dots in the communication between the engineers in my team and colleagues in the production with the shared goal of achieving what is the best solution for ALK and our patients.

Input matters

Being a chemist by training and by heart, one of the most rewarding things about working in ALK is the fact that top management listen to professional input and advice from me and my colleagues. It is very satisfying to be able to bring your professional opinion to the table and see ideas materialise because your comments are taken into account and valued as important and relevant input.

Proud of attitude towards compliance

Something I take pride in is our attitude towards compliance and our quality mindset. We have a culture where it's okay to spend time on compliance and to ensure high quality in processes and deliveries. We don't just say that compliance is important because we have to comply with regulations. We walk the talk. We don't think twice about closing the production for a month to fix a compliance cap or improve the quality if that's the right action to take. At the end of the day, we're here to improve quality of life for patients suffering from allergies around the world. Their health is our concern, and we take that responsibility very seriously.