Karen Herzer Mattos

Karen Herzer Mattos, Pharm Ph.D., MSc, is a Clinical Medical Writer II at Fortrea, specializing in Late Phase studies since January 2022. Responsibilities include leading the development of clinical study protocols, reports, and related documents, as well as mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Previous experience includes medical writing for AIXIAL on behalf of Sanofi Pasteur, and for PharmaLex, focusing on clinical submissions to health authorities. Karen's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy and Infectious Diseases from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, with additional qualifications in Medical Science Liaison and Clinical Trials. Karen's research has addressed bacterial resistance and post-marketing adverse reactions to antibiotics, underscoring a strong foundation in both clinical and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical science.