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Itai Kela, PhD, MBA

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Director Global External Innovation Outreach at Novo Nordisk
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Itai Kela is a scientist and strategist leading external innovation outreach at Novo Nordisk, focusing on cardiometabolic diseases, oncology, and immunology. With postdoctoral training from Stanford and a PhD from Weizmann Institute, he specializes in building strategic partnerships to translate early science into transformative therapies. Colleagues note his exceptional ability to identify potential.

He co-founded a personalized medicine technology company for immunotherapy with a key scientific founder of Kite Pharma.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director Global External Innovation Outreach
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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Drug Discovery Partnerships
His role at Novo Nordisk is centered on building strategic partnerships with academia and startups to translate early science into new therapies.
AI in Drug Discovery
He has a stated interest in attending events focused on AI-driven drug discovery and technologies that can accelerate drug development.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Director Global External Innovation Outreach
Novo Nordisk
10-2021 - 10-2023
Director, Global External Innovation & Scientific Licensing
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
10-2017 - 10-2021
Head of Healthtech sector
IIA
2-2016 - 10-2017
Director of Business Development - Healthcare
NRGene Ltd.
1-2014 - 6-2017
CEO
CGA- Personalized Medicine Technology
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Education
2008 - 2010
Post Doctorate
Stanford University
2002 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Weizmann Institute of Science
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