Karen Dyrness

Karen Dyrness (formerly Wnek), MBA has had a diverse range of work experience throughout their career. Karen has a significant background in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Bayer and Novartis. These roles have included positions such as Executive Director of Patient Support Services, Vice President of Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation, and Senior Director of Patient Assistance. In these roles, they have been responsible for driving patient support strategies, managing patient assistance programs, and ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for patients. Prior to their work in the pharmaceutical industry, Karen has also held positions in companies such as Factiva, HealthEd, Swiss PrimeTime, and Movado, where they gained experience in creative services management, trafficking management, advertising, and national account management. Overall, Karen Dyrness brings a wealth of experience and expertise in patient access and support services to their current role as Senior Director of Patient Access at Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Karen Dyrness (formerly Wnek), MBA attended Seton Hall University from 2006 to 2011 where they earned their MBA in Marketing. In 2002, Karen completed a program at GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and became a Graduate Gemologist (GG) specializing in Gemology. From 1996 to 1998, they obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from the University of Bridgeport. In 1985 to 1986, Karen attended Springfield College, but their degree and field of study are unspecified.