Melissa D. Smyth

Melissa D. Smyth is an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, currently serving as the International Brand Lead for Solid Tumor and Heme at AbbVie since March 2021. Previous roles include Global Brand Team Lead and Global Marketing Director for Hematology at AbbVie, as well as Director of Value Strategy and Access Solutions at Astellas Pharma US. Melissa has a strong marketing background with positions in oncology portfolio marketing and strategic planning at AbbVie. Additionally, Melissa held the role of Midwest Regional Director for Marketing & Communications at the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Educational achievements include a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, a B.A. in Politics and Classics from Mount Holyoke College, and an Advanced Marketing Certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.