Ali Smith Named President of CCS at Clinical Education Alliance
Clinical Education Alliance, a growing alliance of continuing professional development, independent medical education, and sponsored education brands focused on improving patient care through the delivery of clinically relevant, evidence‐based education to healthcare professionals, appointed Ali Smith as President, CCS
Ali is the President of CCS at CEA. In this role, she sets the growth strategy for our Insights and Engagement business and serves as President of CCS. With a passion for discovery, relentless excitement about the future, and intense focus, Ali has built a reputation for being a visionary, steady, and inclusive leader who looks for the smartest and most impactful outcome in every situation. She has 15 years of experience in oncology medical communications, which includes leading high-performing teams to deliver solutions in promotional and non-promotional commercialization, scientific storytelling, thought leader engagement, stakeholder segmentation, and insights gathering.
Ali spent 7-years of her career with the Syneos (formerly inVentiv) family of companies working in both CME and med comms. Most recently, she was part of Vaniam Group, where she worked 8 years to transition the agency from a boutique service provider to the most prominent privately-owned oncology medical communications agency in the US.
View her bio here.
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CEA is the HCP education and insights global leader in the development of innovative enduring, virtual, and live education. Integrating personalization and moderated social media, CEA provides education, tools, and resources for the entire healthcare team with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The leadership of CEA have been pioneers in educational design and assessment both in the United States and around the globe for more than 2 decades. For more information, visit ClinicalEducationAlliance.com.
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