API
Contact person is Anna Stentebjerg-Andersen: anna.stentebjerg-andersen@xellia.com
Networking groups
Danish QP Forum
Danish QP Forum brings together Danish QPs. With us, you gain new knowledge, a strong professional network, and the opportunity to share your experiences with colleagues from across the industry.
Danish QP Forum is more than just an association – it is a community for QPs, delegated QPs, and anyone with an interest in quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry.
We offer engaging events with relevant professional content that keeps you up to date on the latest trends and regulatory requirements in the industry.
With us, you can gain new knowledge, strengthen your professional network, and share experiences with colleagues, helping you stay one step ahead.
Would you like to become a member?
If you would like to join Danish QP Forum, please send an email to dkqp@pharmadanmark.dk
After-work meetings – new knowledge on your way home
Would you like professional inspiration without committing to a full day? Our after-work meetings offer inspiring presentations and current topics that you can take home and apply directly in practice.
Join us to gain new insights, fresh ideas, and the opportunity to ask questions to industry experts.
If you are already a member, you will receive direct notifications about upcoming after-work meetings in your inbox.
FAQ about after-work meetings
Do you need to be a member of Danish QP Forum?
Yes, you must be a member to participate in our after-work meetings.
How do you become a member of Danish QP Forum?
Simply send us an email at dkqp@pharmadanmark.dk.
Do you need to be a member of Pharmadanmark?
No, it is not necessary to be a member of Pharmadanmark (although we encourage you to consider it – there are many great benefits to gain).
If you would like to become a member of Pharmadanmark, you can read more here.
What if I am already a member and would like to participate?
If you are already a member, you will automatically receive invitations to upcoming after-work meetings.
Which topics have been covered at the after-work meetings?
Data Integrity – What does it mean in practice, and how do we ensure it?
Inspections – Best practices and preparation for successful inspections
New Guidelines – For example the updated Annex 1 and Annex 21
Input from the Danish Medicines Agency – What will be required of QPs in the future?
Where do the meetings take place?
You can participate either in person at Pharmadanmark’s facilities or online. You indicate your preferred format when registering for the event.
Liability insurance for employed QPs
As a Qualified Person (QP), you carry a significant level of responsibility.
Therefore, Pharmadanmark recommends that you obtain professional liability insurance to protect yourself in connection with the release of products for clinical use or commercial sale.
As a member of Pharmadanmark, you have access to a number of special benefits and opportunities.
ERFA Groups – Professional Sparring Between QPs
As an authority-approved QP, you are often faced with complex questions and significant responsibilities. Our ERFA groups are designed for those who want to share experiences, discuss challenges, and find solutions together with other QPs.
We offer 5 different ERFA groups where you can exchange knowledge, gain professional sparring, and find new inspiration. Each group has its own focus area – so there is sure to be one that matches your interests and responsibilities.
Contract Manufacturing (Contract Manufacturing Organisation – CMO)
API Manufacturing
Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
Manufacturing of Sterile Medicinal Products
Manufacturing of Non-Sterile Medicinal Products
FAQ about ERFA Groups
How do you become a member of an ERFA group?
To become a member of one of the ERFA groups, you must be an authority-approved QP.
If you are, simply send an email to the contact person for the ERFA group you would like to join.
What if you were previously a QP or are currently training for the QP role?
Please contact the board through our contact persons, as an exemption may be granted in certain cases.
Where can I find the contact information for the ERFA groups?
You can find the contact information below the pictures shown here. They indicate who is responsible for each individual ERFA group.
How do the ERFA groups meet?
The groups typically meet online 3–4 times a year. The contact person is responsible for facilitating the meetings.
What are the topics of the meetings?
The topics are determined by each individual ERFA group. So if there is a subject or challenge you would like to discuss with the group, you are encouraged to bring it to the meetings.
Are the meetings confidential?
Yes, everything discussed during the meetings is confidential. This allows participants to exchange knowledge and receive professional sparring on topics across different companies.
Contract Manufacturing Organisation – CMO
Contact person is Nina Bornhøft Nielsen: nbn@ascendispharma.com
Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
Contact person is Birthe Heyn Laustsen: birtheheyn.laustsen@viatris.com
Manufacturing of Non-Sterile Medicinal Products
Contact person is Hanade Bahash hanbah@orkla.biz
Manufacturing of Sterile Medicinal Products
Contact person is Rie Selchau Kallerup: rsk@acendispharma.com
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Meet the Board – Knowledge Sharing in Practice
The board is the driving force behind our network. Here, you will meet people who are passionate about making a difference. They set the direction, create the framework for the association, and ensure that knowledge is shared so that we can all grow together.
Would you like to know who is behind the community? Meet the board here.
Nina Bornhøft Nielsen
“Through Danish QP Forum, I have a unique network for professional sparring. The role of a QP is full of complex challenges, and the regulations are often open to interpretation or described only at a high level. That is why I truly value having a confidential network for discussion and support.
In addition, Danish QP Forum provides opportunities to receive information and training tailored specifically to Danish QPs.”
Betina Skovgaard Søeberg
“I joined Danish QP Forum to connect with other QPs and share best practices across the industry.
The forum has strengthened my professional network and provided me with valuable learning opportunities — especially through the personal relationships I have built.”
Rie Selchau Kallerup
“Danish QP Forum provides me with a strong professional network where I can exchange knowledge and spar with peers. It is a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and professional development.
Danish QP Forum is a community that helps us continuously stay updated on regulatory requirements and best practices.”
Ulla Thinggaard
“Danish QP Forum was established to strengthen dialogue across companies within the Danish pharmaceutical industry among Qualified Persons. The QP role often involves dilemmas and professional challenges, which is why it is valuable to have trusted sparring partners outside your own organisation.”
“The forum provides a professional space to discuss challenges, clarify interpretations, and strengthen professional judgement, enabling me to carry out the QP responsibility with confidence, integrity, and well-founded reasoning.”
Maria Skaarup Grundahl
Hanade Bahash
Malene Metz Mørch
“I once had a wonderful colleague (sadly, she has passed away), and she had a unique ability to explain quality in a way that made me think: this is logical, straightforward, and not difficult at all.
That mindset continues to drive me — making sure, through dialogue and collaboration with others, that we talk about and work with quality at every level: as QPs, as QA professionals, and as leaders.
It was one of the reasons why I helped establish Danish QP Forum back in 2018. At the time, there was no professional cross-company community where everyone could exchange experiences and become better together at making quality simple.
I have been away from the “club” for almost a year, but I realised how much I missed the valuable conversations — and not least the great people in the community. That is why I have returned to the board of Danish QP Forum — together, we make quality easier.”
Mads Vestergaard Kusk
“I am part of Danish QP Forum because I am passionate about the professional community surrounding the Qualified Person area within Danish pharma. To me, it is important that we have a forum where we can share knowledge, discuss real-life challenges, and become better together at translating legislation and quality requirements into something that works in practice.
That was also a major reason why I said yes in 2018 when I met Malene Metz Mørch and Ulla Tinggaard, who were in the process of establishing a professional community. I quickly saw the value of creating a cross-company network, and I therefore became involved in helping Danish QP Forum get off to a strong start.
I also dedicate time to the board because I want to help ensure that we continue to have a strong forum for professional sparring, knowledge sharing, and joint interpretation of legislation. When we collaborate across Danish pharmaceutical companies, we can create better alignment and support a more consistent level of quality for the benefit of patients.”
Would you like to join?
If you would like to become part of Danish QP Forum, please send an email to dkqp@pharmadanmark.dk
Contact Persons
If you have any questions or input, you are also welcome to contact one of our contact persons.
Rie Selchau Kallerup: rsk@ascendispharma.com
Nina Bornhøft Nielsen: nbn@ascendispharma.com
Mads Vestergaard Kusk: mdks@lundbeck.com
