Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. announced the appointment of Devin W. Smith as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Smith will manage all corporate legal affairs and provide business counsel on a broad range of strategic, tactical and operational issues related to the growth of the Company and the development of its portfolio of CNS products. Mr. Smith was previously General Counsel and Company Secretary at Stallergenes Greer plc. His responsibilities encompassed support for commercial and medical activities, business development, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, management of claims, intellectual property, litigation and investigations, compliance and finance.