David Smithson
Dr. Smithson is an accomplished leader, scientist, and program manager with extensive expertise in laboratory automation and high-throughput processes in the biomedical field. He currently serves as the Director of Laboratory Automation and Instrumentation in the Biological Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Science group at Pfizer, where he leads strategic initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and automation capabilities. Dr. Smithson’s career spans several prestigious organizations, including Seagen and Genentech, where he held key roles in laboratory automation and digital transformation. His work has significantly contributed to the development and implementation of innovative automation solutions, optimizing data flows, and enhancing laboratory productivity.
He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Biology from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Smithson’s research has been widely published in top-tier journals, and he has presented his findings at numerous international conferences.