Kacie Smith
About Kacie Smith
Kacie Smith is a Senior Clinical Trial Associate at BeiGene with extensive experience in clinical research and a background in cognitive science.
Current Position at BeiGene
Kacie Smith holds the position of Senior Clinical Trial Associate at BeiGene. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of clinical trial protocols, ensuring the integrity and compliance of studies with regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities also involve managing clinical trials, providing operational support, and working on patient recruitment and retention strategies.
Previous Roles at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Kacie Smith has held several key positions at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. From 2019 to 2020, she served as the Supervisor of the Clinical Research Program, and from 2015 to 2020, she worked as the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator and Transcranial Doppler Technologist. She currently continues in the latter role, focusing on overseeing clinical research projects and coordinating patient care in clinical trials.
Experience at UC San Diego
Kacie Smith's career also includes significant roles at UC San Diego. She worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders & Comprehensive Alzheimer's Program from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as a Research Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study from 2010 to 2011. In these roles, she was involved in various aspects of Alzheimer's disease research and community engagement.
Educational Background
Kacie Smith completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, where she earned a degree in Cognitive Science from 2007 to 2011. She further enhanced her expertise by earning a certificate in Clinical Research Conduct and Management from UC Berkeley Extension, studying there from 2021 to 2022.
Specialization in Cognitive Science and Clinical Research
Kacie Smith possesses a strong background in cognitive science, which she leverages in her clinical research roles. Her extensive experience includes working with neurodegenerative disorders and contributing to Alzheimer's disease research. This foundation informs her approach to developing and implementing clinical trial protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing clinical trials.