Russell Smith

Russell Smith is a highly experienced scientist currently serving as a Senior Scientist II at AbbVie since January 2020, where responsibilities include providing organic synthesis support and development across various therapeutic areas. Prior to this role, Russell held positions as a Senior Scientist and Scientist at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from June 2011 to January 2020. Russell began their career as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the California Institute of Technology from June 2010 to June 2011. Russell earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 2004 and 2010 and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University from 2000 to 2004.