Marsha Smith
About Marsha Smith
Marsha Smith is the Senior Director, Head Global Biospecimen Management Late/Full Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with extensive experience in biomarker identification and immuno-oncology clinical trial operations.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Marsha Smith serves as the Senior Director, Head Global Biospecimen Management Late/Full Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In her role, she oversees the management of biospecimens for late and full development stages of research, ensuring the integrity and availability of specimens for clinical trials and research initiatives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to her current position, Marsha Smith held several key roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. Between 2017 and 2020, she was the Associate Director, Biomarker Operations Team Lead, managing biomarker operations. From 2015 to 2017, she worked in I-O Clinical Biomarker Operations and Strategy within the Translational Medicine department. These roles contributed to her extensive expertise in biomarker identification and clinical trial operations.
Early Career Experience
Marsha Smith began her career in biomarker research and clinical science, working as a Consultant at Alpha Consulting Corp. from 2014 to 2015. Before this, at Merck, she was a Senior Scientist focusing on biomarkers from 2009 to 2013. She also spent a decade at Schering-Plough Research Institute as a Scientist, building a solid foundation in research and development from 1999 to 2009.
Educational Background
Marsha Smith studied Biology and Human Evolution at the University of Utah, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree between 1987 and 1992. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her extensive career in biomarker identification and clinical research.
Field Research and Program Coordination in Kenya
From 1986 to 1995, Marsha Smith was the Program Coordinator for the Koobi Fora Summer School, affiliated with Harvard University. She managed a field research training program in Kenya, providing hands-on experience in a challenging environment to students and researchers, which honed her skills in program management and coordination.