Bill Schmitz
About Bill Schmitz
Bill Schmitz is a Senior Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over two decades of experience in medicinal chemistry, specializing in CNS and oncology therapeutic areas.
Title
Bill Schmitz currently holds the position of Senior Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States.
Company
Bill Schmitz has been working at Bristol-Myers Squibb for over two decades. He began his career with the company in June 2000 and has since contributed significantly to its medicinal chemistry programs.
Education and Expertise
Bill Schmitz studied Chemistry at Midwestern State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1993. He then pursued further education at Texas A&M University, where he studied Philosophy and Chemistry, and achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in 1998. His expertise includes extensive experience in HTS triage and Fragment-Based Drug Discovery (FBDD) strategies, focusing on lead compound identification and optimization.
Background
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bill Schmitz worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Colorado State University from 1998 to 2000 in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. His work there laid a solid foundation for his subsequent research career.
Specializations and Experience
Bill Schmitz specializes in the design and synthesis of small molecules targeting CNS and oncology therapeutic areas. He has a strong background in medicinal chemistry programs across multiple therapeutic areas, including neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular, and immunology.