ABOUT US
Story Behind Marom
Marom was founded on a calling — to elevate the standard of pediatric research so every child has access to safe, innovative medical technology.
BACKGROUND
Our Story
Marom was founded on a calling: to elevate the standard of pediatric research so every child has access to safe, innovative medical technology. We lead with clarity, humility, and purpose — honoring families, empowering sites, and supporting sponsors with values-aligned execution.
Pediatric research deserves excellence, integrity, and deep respect for the families who place their trust in us. We bring a New Heights approach that blends operational rigor with compassion, innovation with stewardship, and efficiency with ethics.
The word Marom means ‘height,’ ‘elevation,’ or ‘the place above’ — reflecting the calling behind our work: to raise the standard of pediatric research from every angle.
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Marom operates on a simple truth: pediatric research cannot advance unless two things grow together — operational excellence at the sponsor level and research capacity at the site level.
— Kay & Julie, Co-Founders
Recognized for her steady leadership and strong client partnerships, Julie plays a critical role in establishing the operational foundation that enables sustainable growth and execution at scale.
Julie is known for translating strategic vision into clear, scalable systems—ensuring every engagement is delivered with precision, accountability, and measurable impact. She excels at building structured, high-performing delivery models that support consistency and long-term success.
Julie is Co‑Founder and COO, serving as the company's head of project delivery. With over 15 years of experience, she has guided global teams and led the execution of complex, multi-country programs across diverse environments and indications.
Julie, Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
Guided by a mission to honor God through her work, Karen is deeply committed to advancing safe, ethical, and compassionate pediatric research—empowering innovators, clinicians, and families to bring forward the next generation of pediatric medical technologies.
Recognized in the top 20% of Forbes Fortune 500 Best Managers in Biotech/Pharma, Karen is known for building high‑performing cross‑functional teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring rigorous regulatory compliance across complex programs.
Karen is the Co‑Founder and CEO, serving as the company's strategic and operational leader. An award‑winning executive with over 20 years of experience, she has led global clinical programs across Phase I–IV, post‑market, decentralized, and medical device studies within the CRO, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors—delivering programs in 18+ countries worldwide.
Karen, Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Meet The Founders
FOUNDERS
OUR PURPOSE
Mission, Vision & Value
OUR MISSION
To honor God by advancing safe, ethical, and compassionate pediatric research — empowering innovators, clinicians, and families to bring forward the next generation of pediatric medical technologies.
CORE VALUE
Compassion
These values are not aspirational — they are operational. Every engagement, every deliverable, every relationship at Marom is shaped by these five pillars, ensuring that our work always honors the families and communities we serve.
Excellence
Integrity
Stewardship
OUR VISION
To build the world’s most trusted pediatric research ecosystem — where every child has access to safe, innovative medical technology, and every community can participate in clinical discovery.
Collaboration