Sarah K Madsen

Sarah K Madsen is an accomplished professional in scientific communications and publications, currently serving as the Director at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since May 2022, with a focus on neurology. Madsen has extensive experience in oncology, having held the position of Director of Scientific Communications & Publications at a pharmaceutical company from 2021 to 2022 and Associate Director roles at Servier and Agios Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Madsen worked at Amgen in various managerial positions, including Senior Manager of Global Oncology Publications. Madsen began professional endeavors at UCLA as a Staff Research Associate analyzing structural brain scans and later transitioned to project management for global research collaborations at the University of Southern California. An academic background in neuroscience includes a Ph.D. from UCLA and a B.S. from the same institution, alongside significant contributions to educational initiatives such as Brain Awareness Week.