Position: IT Site Lead AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Director M&A IT
Adjunct Professor, Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg
Ph.D. degree: Heidelberg University, Germany, Molecular Biology
Master degree: exec-MBA, Gothenburg University School of Business, Economics & Law
Master degree: M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology
Other positions:
Chalmers IT Master program board, representing the pharma and healthcare industry at the IT Program Advisory Committee
Exec-MBA program board, industry representative
Advanced Digitalization Program management board, representing AstraZeneca and the life sciences industry
Short bio: A scientific focus in the fields of structural biology and biophysics, with experience across several therapy areas, primarily Oncology, CNS pain, and respiratory diseases. Currently, there is a strong focus on how AI technologies can be developed and applied within the pharmaceutical value chain. In my role, I lead the digital components of business development programs, foster scientific collaborations, and support mergers and acquisitions, as well as new ways of working for AstraZeneca with external partners. I am deeply involved in the development of GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, Sweden, and also drive scientific ecosystem approaches around AstraZeneca’s strategic R&D hubs worldwide.
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Per Hillertz joins the Soft Matter Lab February 26, 2026