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ALK | 52,530 followers on LinkedIn. We are a global allergy solutions company, pioneering in allergy research for more than 100 years.  | We are the pioneers of allergy solutions. Allergy is the most common chronic disease globally and it has profound impact on people’s lives. More than 500 million people worldwide live with respiratory allergies, more than 200 million people have some sort of food allergy, and more than 100 million children are living with allergic rhinitis.

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"Innovation and fresh perspectives are both welcomed and celebrated at ALK." 👏 Neera Chakrapani 's journey at ALK began in July 2023, when she joined Global Research and Drug Discovery as a postdoc. in Hørsholm, Denmark. With a master’s degree in biotechnology and a PhD in molecular allergology, Neera was excited to get the opportunity to join ALK and contribute to innovating research within food allergy: "I get to work with and learn from some of the best researchers in the field of allergy here at ALK. I am involved in projects aimed at innovating not only how we treat but also how we diagnose food allergies – projects that I believe could potentially become a part of revolutionising the field of food allergy treatment in the future. I feel equally proud and happy to be right here at the heart of it." According to Neera, not only are the projects meaningful for her professional development and future career opportunities, so is the work environment: “The culture is characterised by strong leadership and supportive teams, where speaking up is encouraged and opinions are truly valued. The ALK spirit is all about collaboration and trust, and you are both challenged to and supported in taking leadership in your tasks, amplifying our growth as individuals, as scientists and as a company.” Having journeyed from her birth country, India, to study in Luxembourg, and to work in Denmark, ALK’s global presence is of great importance and inspiration to Neera: "I am pleasantly surprised by the concerted effort across ALK to understand diverse viewpoints and perspectives. There is a growing understanding here of the importance of listening to employees across our global workforce as individuals with rich, varied backgrounds. This will ultimately enable us to help even more people with allergy across more markets, varying cultural backgrounds, generational differences as well as changes in lifestyle, climate and biodiversity.” "For me specifically, the nuances between the people that we aim to help is significantly important to always keep in mind, and also interesting to dive into. Each patient and each story is different, and it's my job to understand these nuances – something that I truly enjoy." #innovation #professionaldevelopment #careers #biotechnology #allergyresearch

At ALK, innovation is not just a concept – it’s the heart of everything we do. 💡 It’s the backbone of our culture and an integral part of our DNA. Across our global company, innovation continues to fuel our passion to help people living with allergy. For more than a century, research and science have been fundamental in enabling us to present novel ideas and pioneer advancements within the field of allergy. As we aim to help even more people living with allergy, these areas will continue to be vital parts of our journey. You can dive into our scientific focus and learn about our purposeful mission and how innovation will continue to be our guiding star in our renewed ‘Our science’ section at ALK.net . #innovation #science #allergy #researchanddevelopment

At the forefront of innovation and growth are supportive and inspiring leaders. At ALK, the continued development of our leaders is a key priority. 👇 ‘Leading with impact’ is our annual leadership training at ALK, dedicated to empowering our leaders to thrive and inspire in equal measure. This year’s training brought together 23 leaders from locations across Europe to meet in the beautiful surroundings of our headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark. Over the course of two days, the leaders were guided through ALK’s leadership model, enhancing their capability to lead their teams in alignment with ALK’s cultural beliefs and to embrace important topics such as inclusive leadership and agile working methods. Rafał Niedzielski , Senior Sales Manager at ALK Poland, reflects on his experience: “Leadership is an ongoing journey of growth and refinement. This programme has given me the opportunity to perceive myself from a different perspective as a leader. It has provided me with concrete tools to improve my ability to set goals and ambitions for my team and strengthened my confidence in taking on new challenges, supporting the continued development of myself as a leader as well as of my team.” Isabelle Schilderman , Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs and Quality at ALK Benelux, says: “Gaining inspiration from a group of leaders with multiple different backgrounds, ages, and years of experience, has been great fun, valuable, and insightful at the same time. This course has provided me with actionable insights to return to my team with a changed mindset and new approaches installing trust, inspiration and motivation in my team.” In the photos below, this year’s participating leaders are engaged in the training and workshop sessions. 📷 #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #careers #professionaldevelopment #teamALK

Happy one-year anniversary to our CEO, Peter Halling ! 🎊 Reflecting on the past year, he shares some key learnings and aspirations: “I entered ALK with high expectations to the level of expertise and passion of my new colleagues. I can honestly say that my expectations were met. I am proud of the level of knowledge that lives in ALK and of how our shared purpose and dedication pervade the organisation. This is a big part of what makes me look forward to going to work every day.” A key focus for Peter has been the initiation and implementation of a new corporate strategy, setting the direction for the future of ALK: “My number one priority for this first year has been to ensure that while we nourish our shared passion and expertise, we also continue to push ourselves for the benefit of people with allergy. Being competitive by nature, I am driven by a passion to continuously do more and do better, and with such a passion shared across ALK, I truly believe that we can meet our new ambitious goals to help five million people with allergy in 2030.” According to Peter, the success of ALK as a company is founded in our success as a team. Further strengthening the collaborative and international spirit across ALK’s global workforce has been another important focus for him during this past year – and will continue to be so: “While I am confident in being the one to make the final decisions for ALK, I am also aware that I do not know everything. I expect all employees across ALK to take responsibility for their work and for the development of our organisation – allowing us to succeed as a strong, global team.” “Having lived outside of Denmark for around 15 years and worked in international companies during my career, I see myself as a global citizen with a Danish background. I look at ALK the same way; our Danish origin will continue to be an important part of our DNA, but as a global company, a continuously strengthened focus on having an international mindset across our organisation will play an important role in enabling us to help many more people across more markets in the future.” Join us in celebrating Peter’s first anniversary at ALK in the comment field below! 👇 #allergy #CEO #careers #innovation #teamALK

Spending some time off in a holiday home this autumn? You ‘mite’ want to follow a few tips to reduce the risk of allergies ruining your stay. 🤧👇 As the leaves change colour and the air gets crisp, some turn to their own, a friend’s or a family member’s holiday house to pull the plug for a while. However, many don’t notice that billions of microscopic creatures join them on their retreat in the home’s humid conditions. House dust mites thrive in such conditions, especially in our beds as they feed on our dead skin-cells. These two easy tips might help you minimise the presence of these unwelcome guests and keep house dust mites from spoiling your holiday home relaxation: 👉 Wash bed linens, blankets, pillows, duvets, and mattress pads regularly. Frequent washes in high temperatures can help to eliminate mites and their allergens. 👉 Ventilate the house as soon as you get there to keep humidity low and create a less favourable environment for the mites to thrive in. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts it can be very difficult to fully remove the presence of house dust mites from our dwellings. If you experience symptoms such as itchy eyes, a runny nose, coughing, feeling tired, it is recommended to reach out to your doctor to get tested for house dust mite allergy and discuss potential symptom management options for you. Up for more information around allergy? Click the follow button above! #allergy #housedustmiteallergy #allergyawareness

Did you know that ALK is present in 46 countries across the globe, helping around 2.4 million people living with allergy every year? 🌍 Our passionate team of more than 2,800 colleagues work dedicatedly every day to help those affected by the disease. From innovation and production to upholding stringent quality standards, we are committed to continuing our pioneering journey. Curious to learn more about ALK or interested in exploring career opportunities with us? Head over to alk.net – and don’t forget to click the ‘Follow’ button above to join our LinkedIn community and get more news about allergy and ALK! 👆 #allergy #global #innovation #careers

Penicillin is an antibiotic often prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. But have you ever heard of penicillin allergy? 🤔 Although nearly 100 years have passed since penicillin was discovered as the world’s first antibiotic, it remains the safest and most effective antibiotic available to treat a broad range of bacterial infections. Penicillin allergy occurs when your immune system mistakenly identifies the medicine as a threat, similar to an infection. Here are three important things to know about the allergy: 🩺 Research has shown that penicillin allergy may be over-reported, meaning that many patients believe that they are allergic, when they could in fact safely take penicillin. Removing an incorrect penicillin allergy diagnosis from a patient can improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and advance the fight against antimicrobial resistance. 🤧 Allergic reactions to penicillin usually occur within an hour, including symptoms like skin rashes, fever, swelling, wheezing, or a runny nose. Severe and less common reactions include anaphylaxis – a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, requiring prompt and effective emergency treatment. 📈 Penicillin allergy can develop in anybody, but a few factors may increase your risk, including a history of other allergies, previous allergic reactions to medicines, genetic predisposition, or frequent use of penicillin. If you experience symptoms of allergy after taking penicillin, or if you’re in doubt about your diagnosis as a penicillin allergic, it is recommended to reach out to your doctor to get evaluated for potential penicillin allergy and determine whether you are indeed allergic. #penicillinallergy #allergy #diagnosis

Passion and expertise have fueled Jacob Ihlemann ’s 22 year-long career with ALK – taking him across the Atlantic and back. ✈️ Armed with a master’s degree in biology and a PhD in medicine, Jacob joined ALK at our headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark, in 2002, to devise new analytical methods and update our quality control processes. When an opportunity arose to relocate to ALK in Idaho, USA in 2011, Jacob was quick to embrace it: “My expatriate stay at ALK’s site in Idaho, gave me invaluable insights for my personal and professional growth. Continuing my analytical work there gave me the opportunity to experience firsthand how our raw materials are produced, which provided vital knowledge for me to implement in my analytical work. At the same time, I gained an international network and a more global perspective,” Jacob says. After two years abroad, Jacob became a connecting link between the laboratories in Idaho and Hørsholm: “I returned to Denmark with a focus on fusing my newly obtained knowledge to understand allergens’ interaction with the immune system. This work provided new knowledge that we are now implementing in our studies in food allergy.” Driven by his passion to help people living with allergies, Jacob took another turn in his career at ALK and now uses his extensive experience to educate both colleagues and healthcare professionals in the complexities of allergic diseases: “My motivation continues to be people living with the chronic disease that allergy is. Teaching my colleagues about allergy and interacting with experts bring new perspectives and challenges that may ultimately assist us at ALK in helping even more people with allergy,” Jacob concludes. #careers #allergy #professionaldevelopment #careeropportunities #globalmobility

How do you make cross-functional collaboration a success? You make it fun and add in some competition. 🤹 When our ALK US commercial team met during their national team meeting in September, they invited key collaborators from various departments in ALK for a day focused on teambuilding and alignment on top priorities. Throughout the day, they included several fun breakout activities to foster collaboration: “These meetings are all about bringing teams across the US organisation closer together to enhance teamwork, ignite creativity and optimise effectiveness,” says Dan Commerford , Executive Director and Head of US Pharma Commercial Operations at ALK US. During the day, different themes were covered, spanning improvement of communication skills and sharing best practices across different functions in ALK. “Collaboration is essential to our success as a company. Building time into the agenda for interactive and fun activities has significantly improved our cross-functional partnerships in the US, leading to a deeper understanding among colleagues. With engaging exercises and friendly competitions, we build trust and strengthen our ways of communicating and working together, ultimately allowing us to help more people with allergy.” Dan concludes. 📸: A teamwork exercise focused on effective communication. #collaboration #teamwork #commercial #teamspirit #teamALK

From crunchy snacks to baked treats, many savor the versatile charm of apples in autumn. But for some, the popular fruit may cause an itchy mouth. 🍎 Did you know that allergens from certain foods or plants can have a similar structure to pollen and therefore may lead to allergic reactions – even if you’re not allergic to the specific food? This phenomenon is called allergic cross-reactions, and for people with birch pollen allergy, such reactions are quite common. Apples, curry, hazelnut, carrot, pear, kiwi, tomato, and celery have all been associated with allergic cross-reactions to birch pollen and may cause symptoms like itching in the mouth and throat. Some people may also experience gastrointestinal issues and in some cases itchy rashes. So, if you or your children experience itching in your mouth or throat after indulging in certain, cozy autumn dishes including any of these ingredients, it is recommended that you reach out to your doctor to get tested for allergy and discuss potential symptom management options. #crossreactivity #allergyawareness #foodallergies #allergy #pharma

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