Summary

In this episode of Measuring Up, Thinking Out Loud, host Bill White sits down with Karen Greene, Vice President of Client Solutions at Network Partners Group and Principal Consultant at Canyon Labs, to discuss the critical intersection of packaging engineering and temperature control. With over 40 years of experience in the life sciences industry, Karen explores the complexities of cold chain applications and the necessity of protecting temperature-sensitive products as they move from point A to point B.

The conversation delves into the vital work of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), where Karen serves on the Board of Directors. She explains how ISTA sets the standards for distribution packaging and how its Pharmaceutical Committee provides the industry with the thought leadership and test profiles needed to safely ship sensitive medical devices and biotech products.

About the Guest

Karen Greene is Partner and VP, Client Solutions – Packaging Engineering at Network Partners Group and Principal Consultant at Canyon Labs. She is a seasoned life sciences packaging engineering professional with more than 40 years of industry experience. Karen is an IoPP Certified Packaging Professional (lifetime CPP), a global board member of ISTA, the International Transit Association, and a board member of the ISTA Pharma committee. Additionally, she is a member of ASTM F02 Flexible Barrier Packaging Committee and an ISTA 7E-certified auditor.

Karen’s expertise spans packaging testing, compliance, quality systems, design, and validation across medical device and pharmaceutical product portfolios. In her dual roles at Network Partners Group and Canyon Labs, she leverages this deep technical and regulatory background to help clients bring safe, effective, and compliant products to patients.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, and a certificate in engineering management from the University of California, San Diego.

Resources

Guest Contact:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-greene-a391055/

Measurement Solutions:

Testo Environmental Monitoring Systems