Kari Morrissey
About Kari Morrissey
Kari Morrissey is an Executive Director of Clinical Pharmacology and Project Team Leader at Amunix Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various positions at organizations such as Genentech, Amgen, and the FDA.
Current Role at Amunix Pharmaceuticals
Kari Morrissey serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Pharmacology and Project Team Leader at Amunix Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in clinical pharmacology to the company's projects and initiatives. Her role involves overseeing clinical development strategies and leading project teams to ensure the successful advancement of pharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience in Clinical Pharmacology
Before joining Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Kari Morrissey worked at Genentech as a Clinical Pharmacologist from 2013 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for various aspects of clinical pharmacology, contributing to the development of innovative therapies. Prior to her tenure at Genentech, she served as a Senior Associate at Amgen, Inc. from 2005 to 2008, where she gained valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kari Morrissey earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics from the University of California, San Francisco, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in the principles of pharmacology and drug development. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, which she completed from 2000 to 2004.
Research and Fellowship Experience
Kari Morrissey has a diverse research background, having worked as a Graduate Student Fellow at the FDA from 2009 to 2013. This experience allowed her to engage in regulatory science and gain insights into the drug approval process. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Associate III at UCLA for 11 months in 2004-2005, where she contributed to various research projects.
Internship Experience at Genentech
In 2011, Kari Morrissey completed a Graduate Student Internship at Genentech for three months. This internship provided her with practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry and helped her develop skills relevant to her future roles in clinical pharmacology.