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Karen Hobdell

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Senior Director, Marketing at PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
📍 Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom

Karen is an experienced marketing leader at PTC Therapeutics, specializing in the rare disease sector from her previous roles at Sanofi Genzyme and Shire. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma from The Chartered Institute of Marketing, and colleagues describe her as creative, enthusiastic, and hardworking.

She is a passionate advocate for patient communities, particularly those affected by rare conditions like MPS II. Karen is also committed to mentorship, actively encouraging and guiding young professionals entering the pharmaceutical industry, and is an observer of gender diversity in the workplace.

Unique fact: Karen was a two-time finalist for the PharmaTimes Senior Marketer of the Year award.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Marketing
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom
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Rare Disease Marketing
Her career is centered on leading marketing for rare disease treatments at companies like PTC Therapeutics, Sanofi Genzyme, and Shire.
Patient Advocacy
She demonstrates a deep commitment to patient communities, highlighted by her public support for organizations like the MPS Society.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Senior Director, Marketing
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
10-2018 - 3-2022
Marketing Director, EMEA Marketing Team
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
1-2018 - 10-2018
Brand Lead - Rare Diseases
Sanofi Genzyme
1-2017 - 1-2018
Director
Impulsion UK Ltd
1-2014 - 12-2016
UK Marketing Lead - Rare Diseases
Shire Pharmaceuticals
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Education
2001 - 2002
Postgraduate Diploma
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
1995 - 1998
BSc (Hons)
Keele University
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