Karen Stevenson

GMS Automation

GSK

Biography

A Pharmaceutical Industry professional with over 2 decades of experience, across multiple dosage forms, Oral to Sterile.  With a proven track record of process improvements across Quality, GxP and regulatory affairs; Engineering, automated systems and process; in roles from GxP Auditor to Validation Manager and head of department.

Currently with GSK Global Manufacturing and Supply, Engineering and EHS Compliance

This year sees Karen’s 8^th Anniversary as Chairman of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Pharmaceutical committee and a Process Industries Division board member.  Karen has been involved with the institution for over 15 years.

‘We must encourage the next generation, while valuing the contribution made by the last.  Knowledge sharing and networking is a part of this.  We have an open-door policy in the IMechE Pharmaceutical committee and welcome new members’