Karen Walker is the Associate Director of Research Development within Knowledge Enterprise (KE) at ASU. Research Development (RD) works with research faculty, staff, and leaders to improve funding success and grow the research enterprise. RD seeks to empower and embolden every faculty, staff, and student member of ASU to increase their competitive edge in support of the expanding quality and quantity of the research enterprise. The office functions currently include competitive intelligence, proposal management, limited submissions, internal funding opportunities management, graphic design, and research related events, including workshops and faculty development opportunities.
Karen originated the competitive intelligence function within RD and is founder of the national Competitive Intelligence Working Group, which brings together academic professionals to develop intelligence best practices. She is certified by the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP). Prior to coming to ASU in 2008, she had over 15 years of experience in research and development in the biotech industry.