Sofie Hagelund
Co-founder, CEO
MSc in Biology, PhD. Possesses great expertise in GLP, as well as extensive experience in laboratory work with Bacillus spp., CFU enumeration, contamination testing, method validation, stability studies, residue studies, and temperature and pH studies. Has experience as Study Director and Study Personnel, and has completed over 30 GLP studies. Has been part of the implementation of a BSL-2 compliant laboratory.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiehagelund/

Planned GLP roles: Test Facility Management, Study Director, and Study Personnel.

Laura Mark Jensen
Co-founder
MSc in Biology, MSc in Business
Administration and Bioentrepreneurship.
Has extensive experience with laboratory
work in microbiology and enumeration. As part of the founding team, she contributes to shaping Valicentra’s scientific and strategic direction and to strengthening its foundation as a reliable, client-oriented CRO.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mark-jensen-5a5963160/

Planned GLP roles: Archivist and Study Personnel.

Julie Smith
Co-founder
DVM, PhD. Structured, veterinary-educated scientist with experience in quality-oriented projects. Her scientific rigor and proven ability to build new research environments and strong collaborations are key assets in positioning Valicentra as a trusted scientific partner in regulated and pre‑regulated development settings.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-9a90b38/

Planned GLP roles:
Quality Assurance.