Perspectives on gender parity in bioanalysis: an interview with Lauren Stevenson.

Biography Lauren is Senior Director, Development Biomarkers & Bioanalytical Sciences at Biogen, Cambridge, MA, USA where she leads a team of talented scientists, setting bioanalytical and biomarker strategies and developing pharmacokinetics (PK), immunogenicity and biomarker assays in support of programs at all stages of development, from discovery to post-marketing. Lauren's team currently supports over 40 therapeutic programs, delivering PK and immunogenicity strategy and execution for Biogen's large molecule, antisense oligonucleotide (ASO0 and gene therapy portfolio as well as developing biomarkers in support of multiple sclerosis, immunology, fibrosis, rare and neurodegenerative disease indications. Externally, Lauren engages the broader industry and regulatory agencies as an invited speaker and course instructor at multiple conferences and workshops each year. In concert with her scientific role, Lauren is passionate about people development, has received certification as a Strengths coach and is active in mentorship and career development programs.