Kristine Bernard

Kristine Bernard has a diverse work experience spanning several companies in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry. Kristine currently serves as the Vice President and Head of Clinical Operations at Astria Therapeutics, Inc., a position they started in July 2022. Prior to this, Kristine worked at Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Executive Director of Clinical Operations from February 2022 to July 2022, and as the Senior Director of Clinical Operations from May 2018 to March 2022.

Before joining Allena Pharmaceuticals, Kristine held various roles at AMAG Pharmaceuticals, including Director of Clinical Operations from 2015 to present, Associate Director of Clinical Operations from 2013 to 2015, and Senior Clinical Project Manager from 2010 to 2013. At AMAG Pharmaceuticals, they managed a global program in 20 countries, assisted in writing clinical protocols and study documents, and oversaw the implementation and monitoring of clinical studies.

Prior to their time at AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Kristine worked as a Clinical Research Manager at ev3 from 2005 to 2010. Their responsibilities included managing both IDE and 510K studies for endovascular and cardiac trials, designing clinical protocols, and overseeing the implementation of studies.

Kristine began their career as a Project Manager in the Cardiovascular Division at Biocompatables from 1999 to 2002. Kristine managed two clinical trials for cardiac stents, working closely with CROs to ensure study implementation and data management.

Kristine also has experience at PAREXEL, where they served as a Project Manager in the Advanced Technology Group from 1998 to 1999, and as a Clinical Research Associate in Clinical Monitoring Services from 1995 to 1998. In these roles, they provided project management and team leadership for clinical trials in the areas of neurology and cardiology.

Overall, Kristine Bernard has a strong background in clinical operations, project management, and team leadership within the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry.

Kristine Bernard has a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Boston University. Kristine also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Brandeis University. No specific start or end years are provided for either degree.