Erica Smith

Erica Smith

VP, Value and Access Chiesi
Erica Smith

Erica Smith is Vice President, Value & Market Access at Chiesi USA, where she leads U.S. strategy across pricing, contracting, distribution, health economic value communication, and health equity. She led the creation of Chiesi's Enterprise Model and served as the inaugural leader of the National Strategic Business Liaison team, strengthening the integration of customer insights, access strategy, and cross-functional decision-making to improve execution and patient outcomes across therapeutic areas. Erica was the inaugural chair of Chiesi USA's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and now serves as its executive sponsor and core team leader for Chiesi global Uniqueness and Inclusion efforts. She is a sought-after speaker on commercial strategy, health equity, and women's advancement, and actively mentors through CSweetener, supporting the advancement of women into executive leadership. She holds a BA in Journalism from Indiana University and completed a Health Economics & Outcomes Research certificate at Tufts University.

Day Two - Friday, December 4, 2026

1:20 PM Empowering Mothers, Advancing Equity, and Improving Outcomes in Premature Care

  • Implement caregiver support tools that guide mothers through the NICU journey, improving understanding of infant care, reducing anxiety, and enabling earlier, safer discharge
  • Embed trauma-informed, maternal-centric care models that equip both staff and caregivers with the tools to support mental health, strengthen engagement, and improve long-term outcomes for premature infants