Katy Kerschen
About Katy Kerschen
Katy Kerschen is a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Novocure Inc. with over 15 years of experience in clinical trial management and project management roles.
Current Position at Novocure Inc.
Katy Kerschen currently serves as the Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Novocure Inc. In this role, she oversees the coordination and management of clinical trials. Her responsibilities include ensuring the trials meet regulatory requirements, managing trial timelines, and overseeing the operations of each trial phase. Leveraging her extensive experience, Kerschen plays an instrumental role in the success and compliance of Novocure’s clinical trials.
Previous Role at ICON Plc
Before her current role, Katy Kerschen held significant positions at ICON Plc. Between 2015 and 2018, she worked as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager in Zurich, Switzerland. In this capacity, she oversaw the management of complex clinical trials. Prior to this, she served as a Clinical Trial Manager at ICON Plc from 2013 to 2015, where she was responsible for the planning and execution of clinical research studies.
Experience at Covance and i3 Research
Katy Kerschen contributed to Covance Central Laboratories as a Project Manager from 2012 to 2013. Here, her role involved overseeing project timelines and ensuring deliverables were met. From 2008 to 2012, Kerschen served as a Global Study Manager at i3 Research. She was responsible for overseeing and managing international clinical studies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of the clinical data.
Early Career at Pfizer
Katy Kerschen began her career in the pharmaceutical industry at Pfizer. She worked as a Clinical Trial Associate from 2006 to 2008, managing clinical trial documents and assisting in the coordination of study activities. Earlier, from 2005 to 2006, she was a Project Assistant, where she contributed to project planning and administration.
Educational Background
Katy Kerschen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Open University, which she pursued from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she studied at The Open University from 1999 to 2003, earning another Bachelor of Science degree. In 2008, she also attended the Institute of Clinical Research to further her expertise in clinical research methodologies. Kerschen's foundational education was at Hartsdown Technical College, where she studied from 1990 to 1995.