Melanie Smith

Bio:

Melanie Smith is a Senior Director of Digital Experience and Innovation in Global Medical Strategy & Operations at Gilead Sciences, where she leads digital and omnichannel strategies that support Medical Affairs across therapeutic areas. She brings more than 15 years of experience driving measurable impact through data, analytics, and AI across Medical, Commercial, and Clinical Operations in life sciences. Melanie has held senior leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Evidation Health, Roche, and Genentech, where she built and scaled analytics and digital capabilities, led large cross‑functional teams, and advanced data‑driven decision‑making. She is recognized for translating advanced analytics and emerging technologies into practical, compliant solutions that improve insight generation, engagement, and patient outcomes.