Katy Palmer Joins KJT as Strategic Accounts, SVP

We are delighted to welcome Katy Palmer, PhD as our new Strategic Accounts, SVP, at KJT. With a rich background in executive leadership and over two decades of experience in life science commercial insights, Katy brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, and scientific expertise to our team. Having demonstrated remarkable leadership skills in business development and fostering cohesive work environments, Katy’s people-first approach will undoubtedly elevate our team.

With a profound commitment to client satisfaction, Katy will spearhead our Strategic Account Team, ensuring that our clients, both existing and prospective, benefit from the true essence of collaboration and excellence that defines KJT. Her deep-rooted passion for medical innovation, backed by a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies and customer-centric principles, will steer us towards greater success in the healthcare insights industry.

Katy earned her doctorate in immunology and infectious disease from Washington University in St. Louis and her BA in Biology from Lake Forest College, solidifying her academic prowess in the field. We look forward to the impactful contributions she will make to our organization.

“We are thrilled to have Katy join the Leadership Team at KJT given her decades of experience supporting pharmaceutical brands. Her scientific background coupled with research expertise is an exceptional match for our team and we look forward to our employees and clients benefitting from working with her. In these early days, she has already demonstrated a strong command of our clients’ business challenges and how KJT solutions can afford them more confidence in their business decisions,” said Michaela Gascon, President and CEO of KJT.