Karen Vogel Pinette

Karen Vogel Pinette has over 25 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Karen is currently serving as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Sage Therapeutics, a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals as the Senior Director of Global Medical Communications & Operations from June 2018 to March 2021. From February 2017 to June 2018, they were the Executive Director of Global Head Medical Planning & Operations at Bioverativ.

Karen also has a significant tenure at Biogen, where they held multiple roles. From April 2015 to January 2017, they were the Head of International Markets Medical Excellence & Operations, overseeing Japan, Australia, and Emerging Markets. Before that, they served as the Head of CNS Medical from January to June 2015. Additionally, they were the Director of Medical Publications in the Global Medical department from October 2012 to June 2015.

Before their time at Biogen, Karen worked at sanofi-aventis as the Global Medical Communications Lead in Global Oncology Medical Affairs from November 2010 to September 2012. Prior to that, they were the Senior Director of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. from March 2007 to October 2010.

Their earlier experience includes a role as Team Leader of Medical Research and Development at Eli Lilly from February 2000 to February 2007. Karen started their career as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute from March 1996 to January 2000.

Karen Vogel Pinette has a strong educational background in the field of chemistry, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University, obtained between 1991 and 1995. Before pursuing their Ph.D., they completed their undergraduate studies at Regis College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from 1987 to 1991.

In 2008, Karen further expanded their knowledge by pursuing a Master of Science degree in Regulatory Affairs at Northeastern University, which they successfully completed in 2010. This degree provided their with expertise in the regulatory aspects of various industries.

Additionally, Karen Vogel Pinette holds a high school diploma from Mount Saint Joseph Academy, obtained between 1983 and 1987.

While their educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in chemistry, no specific information is available regarding any additional certifications they may have obtained.