The appointment was announced in a press release on Wednesday.
“His background as an entrepreneur, business leader and investor brings valuable perspectives on investments and company development in the life science sector,” the company writes.
Thomas Eldered’s long career in the pharmaceutical industry began at Pharmacia. He co-founded Recipharm, which grew into one of the world’s leading contract manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, and also founded the investment firm Flerie, where he currently serves as executive chairman.