Kristen Jernigan

Kristen Jernigan is an accomplished professional in clinical procurement with extensive experience spanning multiple roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as Associate Director of Clinical Procurement at Merck since October 2019, Kristen has held various sourcing management positions focusing on Clinical R&D, Patient Recruitment, and PreClinical Research. Prior experience includes a Strategic Sourcing Analyst role at CSL Behring and significant tenures at Charles River Laboratories, where Kristen managed substantial proposals and led cross-functional teams. Kristen's early career at GSK involved customer relations and order management, demonstrating foundational leadership skills. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Peirce College.