“My initial impressions of Pharmetheus turned out to be entirely true.“
Patrik Ejerhed plays a central role behind the scientific scenes at Pharmetheus. He is a financial controller whose role consists of budgeting, forecasting and preparing financial reports for internal operations - carried out according to strict requirements by law. His role extends across the globe, providing accounting support to Pharmetheus’ entities worldwide.
Patrik gained experience as an auditor at a number of Swedish companies after completing his academic studies in business and administration. The professional experiences provided him with invaluable insights into various industries, ranging from start-ups to large enterprises. He chose to join Pharmetheus to be part of a growing organization.
Pharmetheus values
“My initial impressions of Pharmetheus turned out to be entirely true”, Patrik Ejerhed says.
The company’s values aligned with his own, and its culture was welcoming and team-oriented.
“It was also apparent that each employee is an essential link in the overarching mission to improve patients’ lives.” Even in his supportive financial role, he feels connected to the core values of Pharmetheus.
“I believe that my background fits well with the company’s scientific aspirations. The high-quality and traceability standards maintained by employees with a solid scientific background are applicable also to my role in finance. However, the challenge lies in scaling up processes and adapting to the rapid growth of Pharmetheus.”
CSR
Pharmetheus is a company committed to advancing sustainability and responsibility and has aligned its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. Pharmetheus’ CSR is centered on four key initiatives: The environment, quality education, good health & well-being, and reducing inequality.
As the company’s CSR champion, Patrik has a distinct role in promoting “Good health & well-being” implementing initiatives aimed at improving employee welfare. This includes programmes such as a tailor-made, weekly work-out and stretching sessions led by a personal trainer to address potential consequences of desk-bound work as well as workshops with a psychologist to learn tools for reducing stress, and help employees deal with the daily pressures inherent in their jobs.
Patrik’s journey at Pharmetheus is not just about numbers and reports; it is about building a stronger and more sustainable future for Pharmetheus and its employees. His dedication to the company’s mission and his commitment to the well-being of his colleagues makes him an integral part of the Pharmetheus chain.
Focusing forward
Ahead, Patrik has both personal and professional ambitions.
“I’m looking forward to becoming a father, which marks an exciting new chapter in my life. Professionally, my goal is to continue building my experience within finance, and as the company is experiencing remarkable growth there are plenty of opportunities. ”
About Patrik
- Joined Pharmetheus in 2022, collaborating with the CFO and further the finance function.
- Prior experience as Senior Audit Associate at PwC and Audit Associate at KPMG.
- Holds a BSc in Business Administration and Economics (2019) from Uppsala University, Sweden.