Karen Rice

Karen Rice is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse background in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Marketing Manager at the American Academy of Ophthalmology since January 2022, Rice has previously held leadership roles including Director of Transplant Marketing at Natera and Marketing Consultant at Medical Marketing Solutions, LLC. Rice's tenure at Apobiologix included directing marketing efforts for biologics and rare disease franchises, while earlier experiences at Apotex Inc. and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Europe Limited focused on specialty products and orphan drugs. With an MBA in Marketing from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a solid foundation in biology from Purdue University, Rice combines strategic thinking with a strong understanding of market dynamics to drive brand growth and product awareness.