Randi Smith
About Randi Smith
Randi Smith is the Associate Director of Cell Therapy, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector, and Supplier Relationship Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Randi Smith serves as the Associate Director of Cell Therapy, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector, and Supplier Relationship Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, Randi is responsible for overseeing external manufacturing processes and managing supplier relationships for viral vector manufacturing, ensuring that industry standards and company objectives are consistently met.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before being promoted to Associate Director, Randi Smith worked as a Senior Manager in Drug Substance MS&T Development to Launch at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2019 to 2022, Randi was involved in the development and launch of drug substances, contributing significantly to the company’s strategic projects.
Senior Manager Roles at Celgene
Randi Smith spent three years at Celgene, initially working as Manager of Commercialization and Technical Support for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) from 2016 to 2018. Following this, Randi was promoted to Senior Manager in 2018, a role held until 2019. During this period, Randi focused on commercialization and provided technical support, ensuring efficient production and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience at Gilead Sciences
Randi Smith held multiple roles at Gilead Sciences over a span of seven years. From 2012 to 2015, Randi worked as a Commercial API Outsourcing and Supply Chain Project Lead, a role then elevated to Project Lead (II) from 2015 to 2016. Randi also contributed as a Senior Research Associate II in process research from 2008 to 2012. These roles involved leading projects in API outsourcing and managing supply chains, significantly contributing to Gilead Sciences’ operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Randi Smith holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Organic Chemistry from Emory University, completed between 2002 and 2004. Randi also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana, graduating in 2002. This educational foundation provided Randi with a strong background in chemistry and biochemistry, critical for a career in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.