Karina Morley

As Global Head of Research Innovation at AstraZeneca, I bring a distinctive perspective shaped by early practice in Critical Care and more than two decades of leadership across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. At global and national levels, I have led transformative initiatives that improve outcomes across cardiovascular, metabolic, obesity, and respiratory diseases, and now focus on next‑generation research and innovation platforms. I lead cross‑sector collaborations that accelerate adoption of guideline‑directed care and expand equitable access to clinical research across non‑communicable diseases. I design and scale quality‑improvement and digital‑first programs that compress time from evidence to practice, strengthen trial readiness, and deliver measurable value for patients and health systems