As a trained biologist with a doctorate in cancer research, Karin Köhler-Hansner began her career in clinical research as a freelance CRA. Soon after, she joined one of the major global pharmaceutical companies as a Clinical Study Manager in various indications and with a passion for quality and training. 

Karin Köhler-Hansner successfully supported and prepared clinical trial sites and sponsors for audits and inspections and gained extensive European and global experience by conducting sponsor oversight activities in the indications Rare Diseases and Oncology. 

After founding her own company, AH Clinical Trials Services GmbH, in 2019, Karin Köhler-Hansner conducts training on clinical research topics and advises on processes related to sponsor oversight, risk management and clinical trial management. 

As a quality specialist and auditor she also conducts audits of clinical trials sites and service providers.