Rachel Smith
About Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith is an Associate Director of Project Management at CALYX, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in clinical monitoring and project management, having held various roles at Parexel from 2013 to 2018.
Work at CALYX
Rachel Smith has been serving as the Associate Director of Project Management at CALYX since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management activities and ensuring that projects meet their objectives. Her tenure at CALYX has spanned five years, during which she has contributed to the organization’s project management strategies and execution.
Experience at Parexel
Prior to her current position, Rachel Smith worked at Parexel in various roles. She began as a Clinical Monitoring Associate from 2013 to 2015, where she gained foundational experience in clinical operations. She then progressed to Project Manager from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as Senior Project Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her cumulative experience at Parexel totaled four years, during which she developed her project management skills.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Smith studied at Tahanto Regional High School from 2004 to 2008, completing her secondary education. She then attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2008 to 2012, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation for her career in project management within the clinical research field.
Background
Rachel Smith's professional journey began with her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was a student from 2008 to 2012. Following her graduation, she joined Parexel, where she held multiple positions over four years. Her experience in clinical monitoring and project management has shaped her current role at CALYX, where she applies her expertise in project oversight.