Ralph (Adam) Smith
About Ralph (Adam) Smith
Ralph (Adam) Smith is the Scientific Director of Imaging at Bristol-Myers Squibb, specializing in molecular imaging, clinical lung fibrosis, and early neuroscience.
Company
Ralph (Adam) Smith is currently the Scientific Director - Imaging (Molecular Imaging, Clinical Lung Fibrosis and Early Neuro Lead) at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. His experience at this organization spans multiple roles, including serving as Associate Director - Molecular Imaging Lead and Senior Research Investigator II, DMCP - Bioimaging. His tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb demonstrates a strong focus on imaging technologies and organizational leadership.
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As the Scientific Director - Imaging at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ralph (Adam) Smith leads efforts in molecular imaging, clinical lung fibrosis, and early neuroscience. This role involves the development and implementation of novel imaging tracers and managing cross-functional teams to advance imaging applications from discovery to clinical phases.
Education and Expertise
Ralph (Adam) Smith holds an MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, obtained between 2020-2022. He also has a robust educational background in biomedical engineering, with a B.S. from The Johns Hopkins University and both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University. His scientific expertise is further complemented by his experience as a research fellow in radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Achievements
Ralph (Adam) Smith has received notable recognitions, including the 2017 Ondetti & Cushman Award at Bristol-Myers Squibb for his contributions to molecular imaging and the 2014 Research Leveraging Technology Innovation Award for advancements in imaging technologies. His accomplishments also include successfully leading regulatory submissions in the US, Canada, and EU, and managing significant stakeholder relationships to support clinical imaging strategies.
Background
Ralph (Adam) Smith’s professional journey features extensive experience in molecular imaging within the pharmaceutical and academic sectors. Before assuming his current role, he held positions such as Associate Director - Molecular Imaging Lead and Senior Research Investigator II at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Additionally, he has served as a research fellow at renowned institutions like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. His background showcases a blend of scientific innovation and practical regulatory experience.