Shanna Smith
Chief Commercial Officer
Shanna, with over 24 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industries, is an accomplished leader dedicated to driving growth and innovation. She currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Symbio where she oversees the Business Development, Proposal Management and Marketing Team. Shanna focuses on driving sales growth and cultivating strong client relationships, as well as serves as Executive Team Member, contributing to the company’s strategic direction.
Shanna’s career at Symbio spans more than 17 years, during which she has held several pivotal leadership roles, including Director of Project Management, Director of Clinical Operations, and Executive Director of Global Clinical Operations. In these positions, she has refined her expertise in leading global, cross-functional teams, managing complex clinical trials, driving growth, and implementing process development and improvements.
Before joining Symbio, Shanna held roles in the pharmaceutical sector, including R&D Analytical Chemist and various management positions within clinical research. In these roles, she gained invaluable experience in leading clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas, navigating the regulatory landscape, and developing and implementing effective processes.
Shanna holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and continues to leverage her deep industry knowledge to strategically plan and execute initiatives that fuel company growth and foster innovation.