Odile Smith
Vice president, campus lead, Devens
Bristol Myers Squibb, in Devens
Residence: Bolton
Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical
engineering from Ecole Europeenne des
Hautes Etudes des Industries Chimiques de
Strasbourg, France, and a PhD in medicinal
chemistry from the University Louis Pasteur,
Strasbourg, France
What are the keys to success for
women in the workplace? In our field,
it is important to recognize women still
represent the majority of the caregivers
and decisionmakers for health choices for
families. Their input is essential in our field!
What is the biggest obstacle you had to
overcome? I don't consider anything an
obstacle. I love to learn, and one learns
more from solving complex problems rather
than easy ones. My biggest challenge
remains making time to relieve pressure and
recharge.
Who inspires you? My mother. From
growing up during World War II to raising
five children to being the breadwinner after
my father's illness. She always gave me the
sense I could achieve anything I wanted.
2022
WINNER
