Karl E. Burgin, PhD
Founder and Managing Director
Karl Burgin has over 30 years experience in biomedical research and drug development. After completing his PhD and post-doctoral training in the US, UK and Switzerland, he joined the pharma industry, serving in progressively senior positions across all aspects of strategic and operational regulatory affairs. In the late 1990s, he led the development of Roche’s regulatory document management system and redefined cross-functional processes to ensure rapid, simultaneous submissions in all major global markets. In 2006, he moved to Japan as Liaison Director at Chugai Pharmaceuticals, supporting the Roche-Chugai collaboration across the co-development portfolio. Upon returning to Basel, Karl was responsible for defining the overall strategy for integrating Asian and US/European drug development programs. Karl founded Maxia Strategies in 2010, bringing his global experience to small and mid-size companies to maximize product value from clinical candidates to established medicinal products. Karl is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership at George Washington University and a Lecturer and External Examiner for the European Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine.
Drug Development is Our Profession
– Creating Value is Our Passion
