LHR Consult

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LHR Consult offers services related to quality management, operations and production, information security/data privacy, environmental protection, business ethics and legal advice within the health-care business, e.g. tissues & cells, assisted reproduction, pharma and biotech.

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Expert consultancy for healthcare, pharma, biotech, and fertility sectors

Tissues/Cells and Assisted Reproduction

Specialist consultancy for organisations operating in the tissues, cells, and assisted reproduction sector, supporting regulatory compliance, quality, safety, and ethical practice across the full lifecycle of donated and clinical materials, in line with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Governance & Compliance

Support for healthcare and life-science organisations in establishing and maintaining effective governance and compliance frameworks that meet regulatory, ethical, and quality requirements, while enabling consistent oversight and operational accountability.

Privacy and Data Protection

Guidance on the lawful, transparent, and responsible handling of personal data, supporting compliance with data protection legislation, reducing risk, and strengthening trust with clients, employees, partners, and regulators.

Tissues/Cells and Assisted Reproduction

Since 2012, I have gained extensive hands-on experience in the tissues/cells and assisted reproduction sector, working in highly regulated environments across both operational and leadership roles. My background includes positions such as Quality Director, Chief Operating Officer, Responsible Person, Data Protection Officer, and independent consultant, supporting fertility clinics and sperm banks with their regulatory, quality, and governance obligations.

I have worked across the full spectrum of activities within assisted reproduction and tissue establishments – from day-to-day operations and donor management to strategic quality systems, regulatory compliance, and authority engagement. This combination of practical operational insight and regulatory expertise allows me to translate complex requirements into clear, workable solutions tailored to each organization’s size, maturity, and risk profile.

This background enables me to support clients across the full tissues/cells and assisted reproduction lifecycle, providing structured, pragmatic, and regulator-ready services.

Regulatory Compliance & Authorization

Support to meet national/international regulatory requirements for tissues/cells, and assisted reproduction technologies (ART). Includes regulatory gap analysis/compliance mapping, application process/licensing, new affiliates/collection sites, interaction with competent authorities and acting as Responsible Person (GxP, ICH, EDQM, ESHRE, ESHG, WHO etc.).

Donor Management & Donor Safety

Frameworks to protect donors and ensure ethical and safe donation practices. Includes donor eligibility criteria, screening processes, risk assessment, compensation policies, follow-up procedures, release and acting as COO – with full responsibility for operations, production and the donor value chain.

Clinical & Laboratory Governance
Structures to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical and laboratory practice. Includes equipment oversight, validation, performance monitoring, providing expertise and guidance on safety and precautionary measures, monitoring threats from infectious diseases (ECDC, CDC, WHO etc.), and acting as COO – with full responsibility for operations/production (ISO 15189/23162 etc.).
Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Design, implementation, and maintenance of QMS aligned with sector standards and regulations.

Includes SOPs, document management (DMDC, Novax, D4 Infonet etc.), change management, CAPA, continuous improvement (digitation, automation, etc.) and integration of standards and sector-specific guidance (ISO 900X, EFQM etc.).

Traceability & Vigilance

Systems to ensure full traceability from donor to recipient and beyond. Includes coding and labeling, record retention, management of adverse reactions/events, deviations, complaints/claims, root cause/trend analysis, CAPA planning, reporting obligations, recall procedures, and vigilance systems.

Risk Management & Patient Safety

Risk-based approaches to protect patients, donors, and future children (procurement, cross-contamination, mix-ups, traceability etc.). Includes risk assessments (ISO 31000, FMEA etc.), critical process analysis, incident management, and preventive controls.

Ethics, Consent & Patient/Dono/Donor Child Rights

Governance of ethical decision-making and protection of individual rights. Includes informed consent processes, embryo disposition policies, donor and child rights considerations, and ethical oversight structures.

Data Protection & Information Governance
Compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements for sensitive reproductive and genetic data. Includes GDPR alignment, access control, data retention, traceability records, and staff training (see separate Service).
Audit, Inspection & Authority Readiness
Preparation for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews. Includes internal/stakeholder audits, inspection readiness assessments, CAPA planning, and post-inspection follow-up.

Governance & Compliance

Drawing on a solid background in regulated industries and government authorities – including pharmaceuticals, fertility, specialist medical practices, and privacy – I support organizations in navigating complex regulatory and governance landscapes. My experience spans product and service quality, patient and consumer safety, data protection, business ethics, and scientific research, helping clients meet both regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

Extensive hands-on experience across a wide range of products and services, I have obtained a deep expertise in quality management and a thorough understanding of the regulatory and ethical foundations of governance and compliance. I offer a comprehensive, practical approach to support organizations in operating confidently, efficiently, and in full alignment with applicable regulations. As a subject matter expert, this includes providing guidance, training, project leadership, and oversight in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

This expertise enables me to support clients with a wide range of governance and compliance services.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance
Ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and sector-specific requirements. Includes mapping and interpreting applicable laws and regulations, licensing and accreditation support, compliance gap assessments and readiness for inspections and authority engagement (GxP, ICH, EDQM, OECD, WHO, ESHRE, ESHG, ISPE, PIC/S, ISO 900X/15189/ 23162 etc.).
Clinical Governance

Frameworks to maintain and improve clinical standards and outcomes. Includes clinical policies and procedures, performance monitoring, evidence-based practice frameworks, and accountability structures.

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Design and implementation of structured quality, environmental or other management systems. 

Includes SOP development, document control, change management, CAPA, and continuous improvement processes, like digitation, automation, etc. (ISO 1400/45001, EMAS etc.).

Risk Management & Patient Safety
Identification, assessment, and mitigation of clinical and operational risks. Includes risk registers, incident reporting systems, root cause analysis, safety culture support and emergency preparedness (GxP, ICH, EDQM, FMEA, ISO 31000/22301 etc.).
Ethics & Consent Governance

Ensuring ethical practice and protection of patient, consumer and donor rights (AI, biometrics, clinical trials, genetic technologies, scientific research etc.). Includes informed consent processes, ethical review structures, donor, consumer and patient rights protection, conflict of interest management, and staff guidance.

Data Protection & Information Governance
Compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements. Includes GDPR and privacy compliance, data governance frameworks, data security and access controls, record retention and traceability – and staff training and data handling (see separate Service).
Audit, Inspection & Assurance
Preparation for and management of audits and inspections. Includes internal and external audits, inspection readiness, CAPA planning, performance monitoring and reporting, and regulatory follow-up support.
Organizational & Corporate Governance

Clear structures for accountability and decision-making. Includes governance frameworks, roles and responsibilities, policy, procedures and accountability hierarchies, stakeholder management, aligning expectations, communications and compliance across stakeholders, strategic oversight of governance and compliance activities, and leadership reporting.

Privacy and Data Protection

With extensive experience as a Data Privacy Specialist and Data Protection Officer (DPO), I have supported organisations across the fertility sector, pharmaceutical industry, and a range of consultancy environments in managing privacy and data protection requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU, UK, and the US.

I have led end-to-end privacy and information security programmes in highly regulated and complex operational settings involving large volumes of sensitive and special-category personal data, multiple categories of data subjects, extensive networks of vendors and processors, and intricate data processing activities. My experience spans tissue and cell donation, assisted reproduction, pharmaceutical development and surveillance, and scientific and clinical research.

I bring a practical, business-aware approach to privacy and data protection, combining regulatory expertise with an understanding of real-world operational challenges. My focus is on delivering clear, proportionate, and actionable advice that enables organisations to meet their compliance obligations, manage risk effectively, and maintain the trust of clients, partners, and regulators.

Based on this experience, LHR Consult offers tailored privacy and data protection services designed to support organisations operating in regulated and data-intensive environments.

Data Protection Compliance
Ensuring your organisation meets applicable privacy and data protection laws. Includes GDPR, local data protection law and sector-specific law compliance (healthcare, record keeping, scientific research, labor law, bookkeeping, marketing etc.), gap analysis and compliance reviews, lawful basis and consent assessments, regulatory readiness and documentation support – and ongoing compliance advice.
Privacy Governance & Accountability
Putting the right structures in place to manage privacy effectively. Includes privacy governance frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT etc.), Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), role definition and accountability (DPO, EU Representative etc.), internal reporting and oversight structures, policy ownership, review processes and data breach management.
Privacy Risk & Impact Assessments
Identifying and reducing privacy risks before they cause harm. Includes Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, high-risk processing reviews, risk mitigation recommendations and support for regulatory consultation where required.
Policies, Notices & Documentation
Clear, compliant documentation tailored to your organisation. Includes privacy notices and transparency statements, internal privacy policies and procedures, data retention and deletion schedules, consent and cookie documentation and employee and customer privacy materials.
Individual Rights Management

Helping you respond confidently and lawfully to individual requests. Includes data subject access request (DSAR) processes, right to erasure, rectification, and objection handling, response templates and workflows, timeframe and compliance assurance and complex or high-risk request support.

Third-Party & Data Sharing Compliance
Managing privacy risks when working with others. Includes vendor and processor assessments, data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing and joint controller arrangements, international data transfer assessments and ongoing third-party privacy oversight.
Privacy by Design & Change Support
Embedding privacy into projects, systems, and change initiatives. Includes privacy-by-design and by-default advice, new system and process reviews, data minimisation and purpose limitation guidance, support for new products, services, or technologies and change and transformation privacy input.
Training & Awareness
Building a strong privacy culture across your organisation. Includes staff privacy awareness training, role-specific training (HR, marketing, leadership), practical guidance for everyday data handling, refresher and update sessions and support for internal communications.

About

I am a biochemist by training, with a career built at the intersection of science, regulation, and trust. After completing my Master’s degree at the University of Copenhagen, I have worked in full-time roles across drug development, patient safety, regulatory affairs, and compliance in both industry and government, including positions at leading pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations and the Danish Medicines Agency.

In 2012, I moved into the fertility sector, where I spent eight years in senior, hands-on roles supporting the growth of a rapidly expanding Danish sperm bank into a leading European organisation. During this period, I was responsible for managing and developing quality, governance, and data protection activities, establishing robust frameworks that met complex international regulatory requirements while enabling innovation and scalability.

In 2020, I founded LHR Consult to bring this practical, real-world experience to other organisations. Since then, I have combined consultancy work with senior operational and leadership roles in the fertility and information security space, including supporting the launch of new regulated businesses from the ground up. 

My approach is collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on helping organisations navigate complexity with confidence.

I thrive in dynamic, international environments characterized by shifting and competing priorities, a wide range of tasks, and broad stakeholder engagement. With a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance, I approach challenges across departments, disciplines, and solutions with a holistic mindset. At the same time, I advocate for balance and recognize the importance of pragmatic, action-oriented solutions in this context.

I am a good listener, coach, and motivator, and I collaborate easily and effortlessly across professional groups. My strong communication skills enable me to engage at all levels, build sustainable and trust-based relationships, and convey complex issues in a professional and easily understandable manner.

With a strategic and business-oriented approach, I am experienced in meeting the needs and expectations of stakeholders, delivering results, and providing high-quality solutions – a key prerequisite for customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as the organization’s long-term success.

Post-Educational Training & Expertise

I hold multiple post-educational certifications spanning GxP, quality management, risk, auditing, project management, medical genetics, and business continuity, reflecting a broad and rigorous professional foundation. I regularly serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic advisory services, specialist training, and thought leadership across complex quality, compliance, and governance initiatives.

Within the fertility sector, I have extensive experience collaborating closely with fertility clinics, sperm banks, laboratories, accreditation bodies, regulatory authorities, and ethics committees. This hands-on engagement enables me to bridge regulatory expectations with clinical and operational realities. I also contribute actively to the advancement of the field through lectures, webinars, and professional activities within national and international fertility societies and organisations (e.g. IFFS, SRF, ESHRE, EFS, NFS, and DFS).

In the area of data protection and privacy, I hold advanced and internationally recognised certifications, including CIPP/E, CIPM, IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy, and GDPR Master Class. This formal expertise is complemented by substantial practical experience in privacy governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and the implementation and use of enabling technologies, including OneTrust. I have collaborated closely with leading data protection practitioners at top-tier law firms and maintain active participation in professional forums and knowledge-sharing platforms (IAPP, OT DataGuidance, DPO Association of Denmark etc.), ensuring continuous alignment with regulatory developments and best practices.

This integrated and cross disciplinary expertise allows me to deliver consultancy services that are pragmatic, compliant, and strategically aligned, supporting organisations in navigating complex regulatory landscapes while sustaining operational excellence, stakeholder confidence, and trust.

Consultancy Tasks So Far

  • Establishing, reviewing, and managing quality management systems, including processes and controlled documentation, supported by platforms such as D4Infonet, DMDC, and Novax, to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
  • Conducting gap analyses across quality, privacy, and regulatory content, including reviews of websites and other public-facing materials, to identify compliance risks and define clear remediation actions.
  • Managing contracts and third-party engagements, supporting the selection, onboarding, and oversight of service providers to ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, and data protection requirements.
  • Planning and executing internal audits and inspection readiness activities, including preparation for regulatory inspections, coordination during inspections, and follow-up on findings to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Supporting regulatory approvals and permit management, including applications for new permits and variations to existing approvals, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
  • Providing senior quality and compliance oversight for fertility clinics, acting as Responsible Person to support safe operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Providing strategic and operational advice to sperm bank start-ups, covering approval pathways, regulatory strategy, quality system design, and legal requirements from initial concept through operational readiness.
  • Advising on regulatory, ethical, and data protection requirements related to offering polygenic risk scores as a service, including assessment of legal frameworks, risk considerations, and compliance obligations.
  • Establishing electronic document management systems (EDMS) and implementing structured change control and deviation management processes within biotech organisations to support compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement.
  • Conducting privacy gap and maturity assessments and developing GDPR-aligned privacy documentation for organisations in the public healthcare sector, biotech companies, and fertility clinics.
  • Designing and implementing comprehensive privacy and information security programmes, aligned with international standards, providing ongoing oversight and advisory support, and acting ad Data Protection Officer within pharmaceutical organisations.
  • Supporting the implementation of ISO 27001-aligned information security management systems within pharmaceutical consultancies, strengthening governance, risk management, and regulatory assurance.
  • Advising biotech organisations on medical device regulation, including MDR requirements and preparation for ISO 13485 certification, from regulatory strategy through implementation support.

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