Liisa Sundberg Smith, PhD
About Liisa Sundberg Smith, PhD
Liisa Sundberg Smith, PhD, is a Senior Medical Science Liaison specializing in Biomarkers and Diagnostics at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in project management within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
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Liisa Sundberg Smith, PhD, is the Senior Medical Science Liaison for Biomarkers and Diagnostics at Bristol Myers Squibb. She also serves as a Senior Pathology Diagnostics Liaison in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area.
Current Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Liisa Sundberg Smith currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb in two significant roles: as the Senior Medical Science Liaison for Biomarkers and Diagnostics and as the Senior Pathology Diagnostics Liaison based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. She is involved in advancing diagnostic initiatives and managing science liaisons pertaining to biomarkers.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
From 2016 to 2020, Liisa Sundberg Smith served as the Pathology Diagnostics Liaison for the Southeast region at Bristol Myers Squibb. During her four-year tenure, she contributed to diverse projects and initiatives focused on pathology diagnostics within the company.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Liisa Sundberg Smith has extensive experience in project management within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She worked at Q² Solutions as a Senior Project Manager in 2016 and as a Project Manager from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she managed laboratory project services at Quintiles from 2014 to 2015. At Gentris Corporation, she held multiple roles including Senior Director of Clinical Studies and Director of Analytical Project Management.
Educational Background
Liisa Sundberg Smith studied Cellular and Molecular Pathology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, earning her PhD in 2007. She holds a BA in Biochemistry from Connecticut College, obtained in 1999. She is also a Master of Public Health candidate at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.