Karen Whiting
About Karen Whiting
Karen Whiting serves as the Head of Project Delivery at Axol Bioscience Ltd., where she manages the innovation pipeline through the Gateway process. With a strong background in biochemistry and extensive experience in product development within regulated environments, she has held various leadership roles in the biotechnology sector.
Work at Axol Bioscience
Karen Whiting serves as the Head of Project Delivery at Axol Bioscience Ltd., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she implemented and managed the Gateway process, which effectively tracks the innovation pipeline within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience
Before joining Axol Bioscience, Karen Whiting held several significant positions. She worked as a Senior Project Manager at TrakCel Ltd. from 2019 to 2020 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Following that, she served as the Chief Technology Officer at CONCEPTA DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED from 2020 to 2021 in Bedford, England. Additionally, she was the NPD Manager at BBI Solutions from 2004 to 2016 and later worked as the Global NPD/Product Development Manager at BBI GROUP HOLDING LIMITED from 2016 to 2018, both roles based in Cardiff.
Education and Expertise
Karen Whiting has a strong educational background in Biochemistry. She earned her BSc from Royal Holloway, University of London, from 1988 to 1991. She then pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at the University of Wales, Cardiff, from 1991 to 1992, followed by a PhD in Biochemistry from Swansea University, completed between 1993 and 1996. Her expertise includes working in highly regulated environments, with adherence to ISO9001, 13485, and FDA requirements.
Product Development Experience
Karen Whiting possesses extensive experience in product development and validation activities. Her career has involved guiding projects from initial concept through to launch, ensuring that all stages meet regulatory and quality standards. This experience has been critical in her roles within various organizations, particularly in managing innovation pipelines and project delivery.