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Karen Mena
Vice President, Clinical Operations
Karen Mena is a seasoned clinical operations leader with over 28 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, leading complex clinical trials through all phases of development. Her expertise spans a range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, pulmonology, hematology/oncology, cardiology, and reproductive health. Prior to joining Clarametyx, Karen held senior leadership positions at Pulmocide, Cidara Therapeutics, Achaogen, and Cerexa. Earlier in her career, Karen contributed to key research projects at Genitope, Stanford University, and the California Department of Health. Her work was instrumental in supporting multiple drug approvals, including REZZAYO®, TEFLARO®, and the orphan drug BabyBIG®. She holds a B.A. in Molecular & Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed a post-baccalaureate program in Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.