David E Smith

DAVID E. SMITH, PH.D. Senior Manager/Associate Director, Medical Writer CONTACT- https://www.linkedin.com/in/d -e-smith/ david-smith-phd.com EDUCATION Ph.D. in Neurosciences University of California - San Diego School of Medicine M.S. Coursework in Computer Science San Diego State University M.A. Coursework in Political Science Georgetown B.S. in Oceanography United States Naval Academy Certified Nuclear Engineer United States Department of Energy SKILLS Business Development Scientific Communications Process Improvements Leadership Development Cross-Functional Teams SUMMARY • Experienced in medical and scientific communications, ensuring accurate dissemination of complex clinical research. • Expertise in strategic planning, management of publication plans, congress management, and authoring of manuscripts, congress presentations, and regulatory documents. • Demonstrated success in cross-functional team leadership with experience in vendor management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TRANSTHERA BIOSCIENCES Senior Medical Writer / December 2024 Authored manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, abstracts, and conference presentations. Coordinated messaging with senior management, scientific teams, and sales and marketing. SCIPHER MEDICINE Senior Medical Writer / March 2023 - March 2024 Developed and implemented annual publication plans aligned with corporate goals. Reduced manuscript drafting time by 25% by streamlining team processes and standardizing tools and templates. BIOTHERANOSTICS/HOLOGIC Senior Medical Writer / February 2021 - March 2023 Developed and executed publication strategies for peer-reviewed journals and congresses. Created SOPs and templates for team processes, reducing manuscript preparation time by one month. PATHNOSTICS Principal Medical Writer / January 2018 - December 2020 Authored clinical trial protocols and procedures, collaborated with statisticians on data analysis, and wrote study reports and regulatory documents. SCIENCEMEDIA Medical Writer / February 2016 - November 2017 Developed multimedia medical training modules covering neurology, oncology, and immunology. B I O R E G E N E R A T I V E S C I E N C E S, I N C . Director, Neurodegenerative Diseases Program / January 2015 - January 2016 Led the development of novel therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using induced pluripotent stem cells. AVIVA BIOSCIENCES Executive Vice President / February 2012 - September 2014 Directed overall strategy and operations, driving sustainable revenue generation. ILLUMINA Director of Alliances / March 2009 - December 2011 Established and managed corporate alliances for clinical genomic sequencing and biomarker discovery. LUMINEX Associate Director of Scientific Awareness / February 2006 - March 2009 Led the development of novel multiplex assays and regulatory submissions. THE BINDING SITE Senior Technical Director / February 2004 - February 2006 Led a team of 11 PhD and MD Technical Directors with responsibilities for conference presentations and manuscript development. QUEST DIAGNOSTICS Associate Director of Scientific Awareness / February 2004 - February 2006 Authored and presented Continuing Medical Education and Grand Rounds regarding clinical diagnostic assays.