Alina Smith

Alina Smith is a seasoned professional in clinical operations and research with extensive experience across multiple companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as a Contractor at Nkarta, Inc. since November 2024, Alina previously held the position of Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. from August 2021 to November 2024. Alina's career also includes significant roles at Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company, where responsibilities included Senior Clinical Trial Manager and Clinical Trial Manager from March 2014 to July 2021. Earlier experience encompasses roles as a Clinical Research Associate at Synteract, Inc., and Acclarent, Inc., as well as a Product Analyst at Boston Scientific. Alina graduated with a BS in Biology from UCLA in 2002.