Michelle D. Smith
About Michelle D. Smith
Michelle D. Smith is a Senior Scientist in Investigative Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in toxicology, pharmacology, and molecular biology.
Title and Current Position
Michelle D. Smith is a Senior Scientist in Investigative Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has been in this role since November 2019. Smith focuses on nonclinical safety as part of the Nonclinical Safety Research and Development (NCRD) division, leveraging over two decades of expertise in toxicology and pharmacology.
Previous Roles at Celgene
Michelle D. Smith worked at Celgene in Summit, NJ, from 2017 to 2019. During her two-year tenure, she held the title of Scientist II in Investigative Toxicology-NCD. Her responsibilities included advancing the understanding of toxicological profiles of various compounds under investigation.
Experience at Merck
Michelle D. Smith has significant experience from her time at Merck, where she held multiple roles. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Senior Scientist in In Vitro Pharmacology and Cell Biology. From 2011 to 2013, she worked in the Department of Neuroscience Biology. Her combined experience at Merck spans five years, contributing to various research projects.
Positions at Schering-Plough
Smith spent 12 years working at Schering-Plough Research Institute in Kenilworth, NJ. Her roles included Senior Scientist in the Departments of Cardiovascular (CV) Metabolic Disease and CNS/CV, Molecular Biology. Starting in 1997, she was also involved as an Associate Scientist. Her work mainly focused on cardiovascular and metabolic disease research.
Early Career at Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corp (Lundbeck)
Michelle D. Smith began her professional career at Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corp (Lundbeck) in Paramus, NJ. She worked for a total of five years in the Molecular Biology Department, first as a Research Associate from 1991 to 1995, and then as a Senior Research Associate from 1996 to 1997. Her work laid the foundation for her long-term expertise in molecular biology.
Education and Expertise
Michelle D. Smith studied Genetic Engineering at Cedar Crest College, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Her academic background, coupled with over 20 years of experience in toxicology and pharmacology, has solidified her position as an expert in her field. Smith has a strong grounding in molecular biology, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease research.