Carla Smith

Carla Smith has extensive experience in validation roles across several prominent companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as Associate Director of Validation at Gilead Sciences, Carla has previously held key positions such as Director of Validation at Hyland's, Inc. and Associate Director of Process Validation Strategy at Shire, overseeing major initiatives in product development and quality by design. Additional roles include Senior Manager positions in Process Validation Strategy at both Baxalta and Baxter International Inc. Carla holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Miami University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Wittenberg University.