Karli Hanson
About Karli Hanson
Karli Hanson is the Manager of Clinical Supply Chain at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, with a strong background in supply chain management and bioengineering. She has held various roles in the biotechnology sector, including positions at SQZ Biotechnologies and MilliporeSigma, and holds a dual degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
Karli Hanson currently serves as the Manager of Clinical Supply Chain at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the management of clinical supply chain logistics specifically for ophthalmic clinical programs. Her role involves overseeing the logistics and operational aspects of clinical trials, ensuring that all necessary materials are available and efficiently distributed.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Karli Hanson worked at SQZ Biotechnologies as a Supply Chain Specialist for 9 months in 2022 to 2023. She also spent two years at MilliporeSigma, where she held multiple positions including Project Manager for Supply Chain & Distribution, Manufacturing Supervisor, Quality Engineer, and Logistics Specialist. These roles provided her with extensive experience in supply chain management across various functions.
Educational Background in Bioengineering
Karli Hanson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering and Materials Science & Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She also briefly studied Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering at Lund University in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing complex clinical supply chain logistics.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Karli began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the field. She worked as a Biometrics Clinical Data Management Intern at Gilead Sciences for 3 months in 2015 and as a Bioengineering Student Intern at Gladstone Institutes for 11 months from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed an externship at Ellipse Technologies, Inc. in 2015.
Leadership and Organizational Skills
In addition to her technical expertise, Karli Hanson has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. She served as Finance Vice President for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority from 2014 to 2015, where she developed organizational skills and attention to detail. These skills are essential in her current role, where she manages multiple clinical programs.