Susan Smith

About Susan Smith

I am an expert in drug development with a strong foundational background in immunology, and over two decades of experience translating deep biology into medicines that improve patients’ lives. My career spans discovery through post-marketing development, with proven scientific and strategic leadership across immunology, inflammation, dermatology, infectious disease, and translational science. I’ve led and built high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver—from target identification and candidate selection to clinical strategy, biomarker development, and regulatory execution.I am known for defining clear, science-driven strategies and for guiding complex programs through critical decision points with rigor, transparency, and momentum. As a people leader, I focus on developing talent, fostering inclusive and high-trust cultures, and aligning diverse expertise around shared goals.I work with amazingly talented people and I love what I do every day!

Experience

1. Associate Vice President, Clinical Development Scientist

   Incyte

   Aug 2025 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  BS, Chemistry

  1994 — 1999

• University of Pennsylvania

  Ph.D, Immunology; Immunology/ Cellular biology/ Molecular Biology

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Laboratory
• Drug Development
• Animal Handling
• Lifesciences
• Protein Expression
• Flow Cytometry
• Cancer Research
• Immunohistochemistry
• Cell
• Animal Work
• Life Sciences
• Microscopy
• Inflammation
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Confocal Microscopy
• Cell Culture
• Rt-Pcr
• Laboratory Skills
• Pcr
• Mouse Models
• Elisa
• In Vivo
• Protein Chemistry
• Protein Purification
• Molecular Cloning
• Animal Models
• Science
• In Vitro
• Research
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Immunoassays
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Drug Discovery
• Clinical Development
• Western Blotting