Karen L. Rutherford

Biography

Highly accomplished Quality and Laboratory Operations Manager with 15+ years experience in successful strategic and tactical leadership in CROs, laboratories, production/manufacturing. Results-oriented, decisive leader, with proven success in concept-to-execution and turnaround. Expertise in managing organizational change to achieve maximum results. Entrepreneurial leadership style that thrives in dynamically challenging environments requiring focused decision making. Possesses a steadfast commitment to excellence with highly effective planning, organizational and communication skills. 

Research Interest

Quality Assurance-ISO/IEC17025:2005, GLP (US,OECD, EPA), GMP (Device,Drug,Food), Compliance and Quality Systems Development and Deployment, CAPA Management, Study Directing/Project Management, Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Teratological / Development and Reproductive Toxicology Analysis, In Vitro/In Vivo Toxicology