Kara Annen
About Kara Annen
Kara Annen is the Director of Clinical Data Management at Arcus Biosciences, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in clinical data management, having held various roles at companies such as Covance, PAREXEL, and Quintiles.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Kara Annen serves as the Director of Clinical Data Management at Arcus Biosciences. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the management and oversight of clinical data processes within the organization. Her role involves ensuring data integrity and compliance in clinical trials, which is crucial for the development of new therapies.
Previous Experience in Clinical Data Management
Prior to her current role, Kara Annen held various positions in clinical data management. She worked at Covance as a Clinical Data Manager from 2008 to 2014 and as a Medical Writing Editor from 2005 to 2008. She also served as a Data Management Leader at PAREXEL for 11 months in 2016, and as a Principal Data Manager at Agility Clinical, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Career Progression at Quintiles
Kara Annen's career at Quintiles included roles as a Data Team Lead in 2014 for 7 months and then at QuintilesIMS from 2015 to 2016 for 1 year. These positions involved leading data management teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality data for clinical trials.
Educational Background
Kara Annen studied at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. This educational foundation has contributed to her communication skills in the clinical data management field.