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Karen S.

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Director Board of Directors at Context Therapeutics
📍 United States

Dr. Karen Smith is a C-suite biotech executive and board member with over 20 years of experience guiding companies through clinical development, regulatory approval, and M&A exits. She has contributed to over 20 product approvals, including Herceptin and Botox, and holds an MD, PhD, MBA, and an LLM.

Dr. Smith is a passionate and staunch advocate for women in science and a dedicated proponent for increasing diversity in the boardroom. Her leadership has been noted for shaping more inclusive corporate cultures.

She has guided multiple companies on whose boards she served to successful acquisitions, totaling nearly $20 billion in value.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Director Board of Directors
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Biotech M&A
Has a significant track record of serving on the boards of multiple companies that achieved successful exits through high-value acquisitions.
Clinical Development
Her career is built on deep expertise in clinical trial strategy and execution, having overseen more than 100 trials across numerous therapeutic areas.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director Board of Directors
Context Therapeutics
6-2024
Director Board of Directors
Skye Bioscience Inc.
6-2018
Director Board of Directors
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.
10-2024
Principal and Co Founder
Boomerang Biopathways Pty Ltd
6-2018
Interim CMO or CEO. C-suite consultant, Board Member, Advisor.
Various Companies
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Context Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Karen Smith and Dr. Luke Walker. Featured in Context Therapeutics Investor Relations
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Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Warwick
PhD (combined with UCLA)
The University of Western Australia
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