Karlee Hourtovenko is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as Chief of Staff (Pharma Operations Officer) at GSK since January 2023. Prior to this role, Karlee held various positions at Takeda Canada Inc., including Marketing Manager for Specialty Care focused on Eosinophilic Diseases and Product Manager in Gastroenterology. Experience at AstraZeneca involved roles in marketing for Immuno-Oncology and diabetes sectors, as well as contributions to strategic brand planning and stakeholder engagement. Earlier experience includes work as a Patient Study Division Assistant at Dr. William G. Bensen Medicine Professional Corporation, where efficiency and patient enrolment in clinical studies were prioritized. Karlee holds a Master of Biotechnology from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from McMaster University.