2019 Engineering Leader Under 40: Karen Mootrey, 37

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Rensselaer, N.Y., BS Chemical Engineering, Tufts University

By McKenzie Burns, Amanda Pelliccione, Mark T. Hoske September 12, 2019

Karen Mootrey, 37
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Rensselaer, N.Y.
BS Chemical Engineering, Tufts University

Karen works to impart her knowledge of process control systems and pharmaceutical manufacturing coupled with insight into navigating the complex world of large corporations on her team. In just seven years, she was promoted to senior manager of automation engineering at a pharmaceutical company. Karen focuses on team building and the development of her people. She especially loves the transition from being an individual contributor to a contributor of other’s successes.

FUN FACT: Karen is a black belt national level competitor in Tae Kwon Do.


Author Bio: McKenzie Burns, production coordinator; Amanda Pelliccione, research director; and Mark T. Hoske, content manager, CFE Media