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Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative at The Pioneer Institute
Location: Wilton, Connecticut, United States 13 work roles 8 schools
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Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative
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William Smith, Phd is listed as Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative at The Pioneer Institute, based in Wilton, Connecticut, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for William Smith, Phd.

William Smith, Phd previously worked as Managing Director and Senior Fellow at The Catholic University Of America and Doctoral Student at The Catholic University Of America. William Smith, Phd holds Ma, Political Philosophy from The Catholic University Of America.

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Summary of Professional Background-- President, ALR Technologies, Inc (May 2014 to February 2016)-- Member, Board of Directors, ALR Technologies (February 2013 to February 2016)-- PhD Candidate in Political Philosophy, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (Jan. 2012 to Present)-- Director, Commercial Strategy and External Affairs, ALR Technologies-- Managing Director, Healthcare, NSI, LLC., Greater New York City, (2010 to 2013)-- Vice President, U.S. Public Affairs and Policy, Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY (2003 to 2009)-- Director/Senior Manager/Manager, Government Relations, Pfizer Inc., Cambridge, MA (1999 to 2003)-- Assistant Chief of Staff to Gov. William F. Weld and then Gov. A. Paul Cellucci, Office of the Governor, Boston, MA (1995-1999)-- Special Advisor to the Secretary on Base Closure Issues and Defense Industry Issues, Executive Office of Economic Affairs, Boston, MA (1993-1995) -- Chief of Staff, Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House,Washington, D.C. (1991-1992) -- Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Public Affairs, Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House, Washington, D.C. (1991)-- Republican Staff Director, Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. (1990-1991)-- Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs, Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House, Washington, D.C. (1989-1990)-- Director of Research, Republican Research Committee, House Republican Conference, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. (1987-1989)-- Research Associate, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C. (1987)Specialties: Corporate government relations, public affairs, alliance relations, public policy strategy.

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The Pioneer Institute
The Pioneer Institute
Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative
13 roles · 37 years

William Smith, Phd work experience

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Senior Fellow And Director, Life Sciences Initiative

Current
The Pioneer Institute

Affiliated with Boston-based think tank on policy issues related to life science companies.

Feb 2022 - Present

Managing Director And Senior Fellow

Washington, DC, US

Managed an academic center and wrote scholarly articles and published a book.

Apr 2017 - Jan 2022

Managing Director

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Managed the healthcare practice of Washington, D.C. consulting firm and advised biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical companies about government affairs issues, organizational efficiency and issues management.

2010 - 2013 ~3 yrs

Vice President, Us Public Affairs And Policy

New York, New York, US

Leader of policy, government relations, alliance development, medical advocacy and public affairs team to support Pfizer’s $23 billion U.S. commercial business. Member of the US Pharmaceutical Operations Leadership Team along with the five Regional Presidents/General Managers of Pfizer’s US commercial business units. Develop, lead and execute lobbying.

Jan 2003 - Oct 2009

Senior Director

New York, New York, US

Represented Pfizer in four New England states. Lobbied on some of the most difficult issues faced by the industry including drug importation, bulk purchasing, price controls, marketing restrictions, and investment divestiture. Created and led a new government relations strategy built around media relations. Provided community relations support to Pfizer’s.

Apr 1999 - Mar 2003

Assistant Chief Of Staff

Office Of The Governor, Massachusetts

Advised the Governor and senior state officials on all policy matters and strategic decisions relating to the federal government and the federal Congress. Chief lobbyist for the state with federal officials, Members of Congress, and their staffs. Provided policy guidance and strategic advice on all interstate relations. Primary point of contact in the.

Jan 1995 - Mar 1999

Assistant Chief Of Staff

Office Of The Governor, Massachusetts

Advised the Governor and senior state officials on all policy matters and strategic decisions relating to the federal government and the federal Congress. Chief lobbyist for the state with federal officials, Members of Congress, and their staffs. Provided policy guidance and strategic advice on all interstate relations. Primary point of contact in the.

Jan 1995 - Mar 1999

Special Assistant

Executive Office Of Economic Affairs

Primary advisor to the Governor’s office during the 1995 federal base closure process. Primary state official interacting with the communities impacted by base closures. Developed and presented case for Hanscom and other military bases in Massachusetts to senior Pentagon officials, Members of Congress, and the defense Base Closure and Realignment.

Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

Chief Of Staff

The White House, Office Of National Drug Control Policy

Principal aide to the Director. Principal advisor on policy, personnel, and administrative issues. Coordinated and directed ONDCP components offices in order to develop the President’s National Drug Control Strategy. Policy areas included international narcotics control, drug interdiction, law enforcement, drug treatment, and drug education. Senior policy.

1991 - 1992 ~1 yr

Deputy Chief Of Staff

The White House Office Of National Drug Control Policy

Senior policy advisor to the Director. Oversaw and coordinated projects and initiatives or ONDCP component offices. Coordinated the development and implementation of the President’s drug policies with senior officials from federal agencies. Developed communications plans; managed the office of public affairs, including press secretary and assistant press.

1991 - 1991

Republican Staff Director

Select Committee On Narcotics, Us House Of Representatives

Chief Republican staff aide for the Committee. Senior advisor to House Republican leadership on federal drug policy. Briefed Members of Congress and developed legislative initiatives for House Republicans. Senior House Republican staffer coordinating the introduction of President Bush’s 1990 Comprehensive Crime Control Act into the House of.

1990 - 1991 ~1 yr

Special Assistant For Legislative Affairs

The White House Office Of National Drug Control Policy

Represented the President’s anti-drug policies to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and their staff. Negotiated the details of drug-related legislation. Wrote testimony and prepared the Director and senior ONDCP staff for congressional hearings. Formed legislative initiatives related to the President’s National Drug Control.

1989 - 1990 ~1 yr
8 education records

William Smith, Phd education

Ma, Political Philosophy

The Catholic University Of America

International Narcotics Trafficking

Defense Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Agency

Ba, History

Georgetown University

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Political Science And Government

The Catholic University Of America

Phd, With Distinction, Political Philosophy

The Catholic University Of America

Phd, With Distinction, Political Philosophy

The Catholic University Of America

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) With Distinction, Political Philosophy

The Catholic University Of America

Phd, With Distinction, Political Science And Government

Catholic University Of America
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William Smith, Phd works for The Pioneer Institute.

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William Smith, Phd is listed as Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative at The Pioneer Institute.

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William Smith, Phd is based in Wilton, Connecticut, United States while working with The Pioneer Institute.

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William Smith, Phd has worked for The Pioneer Institute, The Catholic University Of America, National Strategies, Llc, Pfizer Inc, and Office Of The Governor, Massachusetts.

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William Smith, Phd holds Ma, Political Philosophy from The Catholic University Of America.

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