BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. has appointed Thomas B. Smith, MD, FAAFP, as Chief Medical Officer and member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team. Dr. Smith brings nearly thirty years of medical experience and expertise in the field of pain management to BDSI. His extensive and wide-ranging roles include having been Chief Medical Officer at various leading pain companies, head of medical affairs at top tier pharma and CRO companies, as well as running his own private practice. Dr. Smith is a highly published scientific author and has delivered more than 150 presentations in his field of expertise.