Erica Smith

Erica Smith has a diverse work experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Most recently, they serve as the SVP of Business Development & Marketing at Spencer Health Solutions, Inc. (2022-present). Previously, they worked at Cognivia as the Chief Business Officer (2022) and Vice President of Business Development (2018-2022).

Before that, Erica held leadership roles at Lovelace Biomedical as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing (2017-2018) and Sr. Director of Commercial Sales and Marketing (2016-2018). Erica was responsible for transforming the sales and marketing organization, developing sales strategies, and executing marketing strategies.

At CBSET, Inc., Erica held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing (2014-2016) and Scientific Director of Business Development (2012-2016). Erica successfully increased revenues and managed key accounts, while also initiating and managing marketing campaigns.

Earlier in their career, Erica worked at Charles River Laboratories as a Technical Manager of Business Development (2009-2010) and at Pfizer as a Sr. Principal Scientist (2006-2009) and Sr. Research Scientist II (2001-2006). At Pfizer, they led drug discovery teams and developed preclinical strategies for various therapeutic areas.

Erica Smith obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BSE) from Duke University, where they studied from 1990 to 1994. Erica continued their education at the University of Michigan, where they pursued multiple degrees. From 1994 to 1997, they completed a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Master of Science (MS) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. Erica's educational journey concluded with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, which they earned from the University of Michigan from 1994 to 2001.