Amanda Leigh Smith
About Amanda Leigh Smith
Amanda Leigh Smith is the Manager of Medical Communications, Medical Affairs at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland, with over 7 years of experience in medical communications and medical affairs.
Current Position at Alkermes
Amanda Leigh Smith currently holds the position of Manager, Medical Communications, Medical Affairs at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland. She transitioned into this role after working as a Senior Scientific Communications Specialist at the same company. She has been integral to the medical affairs team and has shown a strong commitment to improving medical communications within the organization.
Previous Roles in Medical Communications
Before becoming the Manager, Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Amanda worked at Alkermes as a Senior Scientific Communications Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Medical Writer from 2016 to 2018. Her work in these roles contributed to her extensive experience in medical communications, spanning over 7 years. Her career at Alkermes demonstrates her capability and expertise in the field.
Academic and Research Background
Amanda Leigh Smith completed her academic studies at the University of Connecticut, where she earned multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience, a Master of Arts, and a Doctor of Philosophy. Her time at the university also included roles as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, and Graduate Teaching Assistant, giving her a deep understanding of both teaching and research methodologies.
Roles at the University of Connecticut
Amanda has a diverse background in academic roles at the University of Connecticut. She worked as a Research Coordinator and Manager for 3 months in 2016, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant for 5 and 6 years respectively. Additionally, she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2009 to 2010 and was involved in tutoring and monitoring study halls for intercollegiate athletes from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Achievements
Amanda achieved several academic milestones at the University of Connecticut, where she studied Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2006 to 2010, followed by a Master of Arts, and a Doctor of Philosophy from 2010 to 2016. Her comprehensive education laid a strong foundation for her career in medical communications and medical affairs.