Dr. Christie C. Smith is the Senior Director, Payer Initiatives at Oncology Supply/ION Solutions of AmerisourceBergen (AB). She serves as a payer resource to Community Oncology Practices and AB. She is committed to helping Community Oncology Practices increase their access to payer contracts, improve reimbursement when possible, and assist in navigating the complex payer landscape.

Christie earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from University of Texas at Austin, her MBA from University of Dallas, and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from University of Florida. She has certifications in Sterile IV Admixture, Medication Therapy Management, and is a Certified Correctional Health Professional. She is licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas.

Christie’s 29-year career includes pharmacy practice experiences at Kaiser Permanente Oncology, Allergy & Anticoagulation Outpatient Clinics, Retail, Hospital, Specialty, & Home Infusion Pharmacies; she ran a specialty pharmacy practice and business at legacy Caremark Specialty Pharmacy; she presented compelling clinical and financial data trends & solutions to HR Leaders & Executives to influence pharmacy benefit plans of national employer groups at Legacy Aetna Pharmacy Management; she taught pharmacology to pharmacy technicians at Richland College; she designed clinical programs & managed payer contracts for two large government payers - United States Marshal Services & Veteran's Administration; and as an entrepreneur she has performed private consulting and created a MTM practice at The Pharmacy Care Team. Christie has a very rich background, and AB is happy to have her as a part of our Pharmacy Services & Solutions team at AB.

She resides in Flower Mound (a suburb of Dallas, TX) with her husband of 32 years and two young adult children and works remotely for AB.