Katie Kelm

Katie moved to North Carolina two decades ago for her doctoral studies in Pharmacology and postdoctoral studies in Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. 

Katie channels her passion for writing and effective communication in her role as a Medical Writing Director at PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this capacity, she leads teams that provide regulatory medical writing support to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Additionally, she drives process improvement initiatives and holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, highlighting her dedication to operational excellence. She volunteers with the American Medical Writers Association Carolinas Chapter and Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.