Karen Gallagher Horsting
About Karen Gallagher Horsting
Karen Gallagher Horsting serves as the Regional Medical Affairs Director at Mirati Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has held various roles at notable companies including Novartis, Sandoz, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Work at Mirati Therapeutics
Karen Gallagher Horsting serves as the Regional Medical Affairs Director at Mirati Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's medical affairs strategy and operations. Her role involves overseeing regional medical initiatives and collaborating with healthcare professionals to advance the company's therapeutic offerings.
Previous Experience in Medical Affairs
Prior to her current role, Horsting worked at Novartis Gene Therapies as a Scientific Director for six months in 2021. She also served as an Oncology Medical Science Liaison at Sandoz from 2014 to 2018, covering territories in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Additionally, she was an Executive Medical Science Liaison at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2007 to 2014, focusing on the Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois regions.
Medical Career Background
Horsting has a diverse background in medicine, having worked as a Geriatric Physician at St. Mary's Medical Center from 2000 to 2004. She also held the position of Regional Medical Director at AveXis, Inc. for seven months in 2020 to 2021. Her early career included roles as a Physician/Geriatric Fellow at Ball Memorial Hospital and as a Family Practice Resident at Community Health Network.
Education and Qualifications
Karen Gallagher Horsting earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. She also studied Pharmacy at Purdue University and completed Pre-Pharmacy Studies at Vincennes University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in both medical and pharmaceutical fields.