Karin Ott

Karin Ott is a seasoned procurement professional with over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Procurement Cluster Central Europe at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Karin leads local procurement activities across multiple countries and oversees the Third Party Operations Procurement Team in Europe, managing a purchasing volume of 600 million euros. Previous roles include Director positions at Teva, where responsibilities encompassed global procurement process definition and the operational procurement management of a European service center. Prior to Teva, Karin held significant positions at ratiopharm GmbH, focusing on procurement in India and contract manufacturing. Earlier career experiences include various managerial roles in purchasing at Kögel Fahrzeugwerke AG and Heinkel Fahrzeugwerke KG. Karin's educational background includes international coaching certification and formal training in industrial clerking.