Austin, TX – 17 February 2025 – CDISC is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Smiley as Vice President of Data Science. With over 30 years of experience in life sciences and healthcare, Julie brings a wealth of expertise in data management, standards governance, metadata-driven automation, and digital transformation.
Throughout her career, Julie has held leadership roles overseeing large-scale technology portfolios and pioneering solutions that bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. She has been actively engaged with CDISC for 25 years as a member, volunteer, and industry collaborator, contributing to the development of the CDISC Library and driving initiatives that improve interoperability across clinical research.
“I am honored to join CDISC at such a transformative time in our industry,” said Julie Smiley, VP of Data Science at CDISC. “Having collaborated with CDISC for years to advance data standards, I am excited to now take a direct role in shaping the future of clinical research. By driving innovation, automation, and cross-industry collaboration, we will accelerate the adoption of data-driven strategies that enhance efficiency, compliance, and decision-making.”
Julie’s expertise includes CDISC Standards implementation, data governance, and clinical trial optimization. Most recently, she led a team at Oracle Health Sciences to develop a solution for TransCelerate’s Digital Data Flow initiative, demonstrating the potential of automation in study design and execution. She holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University and recently completed the MIT Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making.
“Julie has been a longtime champion of CDISC and a driving force in advancing data standards across the clinical research ecosystem,” said Chris Decker, CEO of CDISC. “Her deep knowledge of data science, combined with her commitment to interoperability and digital transformation, makes her an invaluable addition to our team. We are thrilled to welcome her as we continue to evolve our standards to meet the needs of a rapidly changing industry.”
As Vice President of Data Science, Julie will play a key role in advancing CDISC’s 360i Initiative to expand and enable standards drive automation across the study information lifecycle from study design through results.
About CDISC
Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) creates clarity in clinical research by convening a global community to develop and advance data standards of the highest quality. Required by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and adopted by the world’s leading research organizations, CDISC standards enable the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of data. With the help of CDISC standards, the entire research community can maximize the value of data for more efficient and meaningful research that has invaluable impact on global health. CDISC is a 501(c)3 global nonprofit charitable organization with thousands of partners, volunteers, and member organizations around the world.
