Suzanne Smith, a solicitor with extensive experience in the life science industry, has joined Abcam Plc in the new role of chief legal officer. Based in Cambridge, UK, Abcam is a supplier of life science research tools. Ms Smith was previously executive director for legal affairs at Actavis Plc. She was also legal director at Genzyme Therapeutics Ltd and general counsel at Phoqus Pharmaceuticals Plc, a UK specialty pharmaceutical company.
Ms Smith holds an LLB law degree from the University of Exeter and an MBA from the Open University.
Abcam announced the appointment on 29 June 2015.
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