James Smith

James Smith is currently the Associate Director of Operations at Merck, bringing over 35 years of experience in industrial operations for animal health vaccine companies. They have a robust background in cell culture, fermentation, and bioreactor processing, complemented by significant expertise in managing production teams and navigating highly regulated environments. Previously, James held positions at companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and Pfizer, where they excelled in roles ranging from Manager of Bioreactor Fermentation to Supervisor of Virus Production. James also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.