Karen Martin

Karen Martin, CCRP, is a seasoned professional in clinical trial operations with extensive experience spanning various therapeutic areas. Currently serving as a Senior Manager in Trial Operations at Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. since March 2022, Karen specializes in drug trials related to neurology, specifically epilepsy. Prior roles include Clinical Trial Manager positions at Gelesis, focusing on device trials for NAFLD and weight loss, and Cognito Therapeutics, Inc., concentrating on Alzheimer’s disease. Additional experience includes senior roles at Fractyl Laboratories Inc. and PAREXEL, along with experience as a Clinical Research Associate at Frenova Renal Research and as a Clinical Research Assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital. Karen's educational background includes degrees from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Northeastern University, as well as a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Boston University.