Karla Martins

Karla Martins is an experienced medical professional currently serving as Executive Medical Director for Global Medical Affairs at Astellas Pharma since June 2023. Prior to this role, Karla held various senior positions at Astellas Europe, including Senior Medical Director for Oncology in the EU, Canada, and Australia, as well as Medical Director for Oncology across the EMEA region. Karla's tenure includes significant roles at Clovis Oncology, GSK, Novartis, and Wyeth, where responsibilities encompassed strategic development, operational execution of medical affairs plans, and leadership in oncology product development. Karla's educational background includes a Specialist Pharmaceutical Physician degree from the Royal College of Physicians and an MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand.