Karen Harrigan

Karen Harrigan has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Karen currently serves as the Senior Director of Medical Engagement Strategy at Akebia Therapeutics since August 2020. Prior to that, they were the Senior Director of Market Development at Ardelyx, Inc. from September 2018 to February 2020. Before that, they worked as a Division Sales Manager at Relypsa from July 2015 to September 2018 and as a Region Manager West at Actelion Pharmaceuticals from November 2013 to April 2015. Karen also served as a Consultant at Ardelyx, Inc. from April 2013 to November 2013. Earlier in their career, they worked as a District Manager at Affymax from February 2012 to April 2013, and as a Regional Business Director at Genzyme from November 2005 to February 2012. Karen also held the position of Executive Clinical Science Specialist at Genzyme from October 1998 to November 2005. Additionally, they worked as a Territory Manager-Renal Division at Baxter Healthcare from August 1996 to October 1998 and as a Regional Manager at Home Diagnostics, Inc. from January 1994 to August 1996. Karen began their career as a Territory Manager at Home Diagnostics, Inc. in January 1990.

Karen Harrigan obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from San Diego State University. No specific timeframe was provided for their education, so it is unclear when they completed their degree.