Karen T Smith

Karen T Smith, Ph.D., currently serves as the International CMC Technical Regulatory Manager at Virbac since February 2022, where responsibilities include developing drug development regulatory strategies and ensuring high-quality submissions. Prior to this role, Karen was an Advisor/Consultant/Associate Consultant in North America Post-Approval Regulatory Affairs at Elanco from March 2017 to February 2022, leading teams in regulatory discussions and plan implementation. Previous experience includes working as an Associate Consultant in Global Scientific Communications at Eli Lilly and Company, overseeing clinical trial data communication and project management, and conducting cancer research at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Karen holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University and a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maine, along with a Regulatory Affairs certificate from RAPS.