Karen Walker
US Med Affairs Next Gen Immunology Respiratory LCM Med Director @ Sanofi | Global Clinical Development; Clinical Trials, Vaccines; Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist; Certified Divorce Coach; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Role
- Us Medical Director, Respiratory Lcm Nextgen Immunology at Sanofi Us
- Location
- Haddonfield, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karen Walker
As a medical director in respiratory immunology at Sanofi, I develop medical strategy related to assets in our respiratory pipeline for all non-asthma indications including, but not limited to, CRSwNP, COPD, SSc-ILD. As a Global Clinical Strategy Expert at Sanofi, I provided scientific and clinical leadership in the development and execution of clinical studies for the meningococcal vaccine franchise, focusing on the quadrivalent conjugate vaccine in India and South Africa, and the MenPenta US phase 1/2 trial. I oversee a cross-functional global team in a matrix environment, while ensuring patient safety and communicating with principal investigators and study sites. I have 14 years of clinical experience as a board-certified pediatric intensivist and pediatrician, and a background in pediatric informatics and EPIC electronic health record. I also held a part-time role as a Physician Informaticist at Cooper University Health Care, where I implemented pilot programs and new technologies, and acted as a liaison between clinical and technical staff. I am passionate about care innovation and digital science, and I have a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with a proven record of quality, safety, and process improvement.
Experience
Us Medical Director, Respiratory Lcm Nextgen Immunology
Jun 2024 — Present · Bridgewater, NJ, US
Develop strategy and tactics for an iEGP and annual budget for assigned immunology products- Provide impactful medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercia, Market Access, and Regulatory partners- Lead medical and scientific advisory board discussion to identify and elevated medically focused opportunities, resources, and strategic action within immunology/therapeutic area- Provide disease state and product training to internal and external stakeholders- Provide medical review and approval of promotional and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations- Identify and co-create research collaboration opportunities within therapeutic areas to address key questions in the delivery of patient care- Support the execution of US phase clinical study programs- Support the review of ISS concepts/protocols according to applicable SOPs- Partner with US Drug Safety in the management of clinical trial adverse events, post marketing safety data, and in the communication of identified safety signals- Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (healthcare practitioners and researchers) within the medical and scientific community
Education
St. George's University
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2004 — 2008
University of Rochester
Fellowship Pediatric Critical Care
2011 — 2014
University of Rochester
Pediatrics Residency Program
2008 — 2011
UCLA
Bachelor of Science - BS
2000 — 2004
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