Formerly, for 26 years, he served as a director of neuroscience clinical research at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and currently serves as Clinical Operation Manager for Invion LTD. Neil serves on the Board of Directors of the Health Promotions Council of Philadelphia formerly and has been chairperson of the NAACP health committee. Neil has also served on the faculty of the Drug Information Association. Currently, Dr. Pitts works with non-profit organizations to advocate for improved health among underserved populations of Philadelphia and is a founding director of Miriam Medical Clinics, Inc., charged with this mission in North Philadelphia. Through CBUHP, Dr. Pitts is the community advisor for the group of students working with Zion Cares Ministry for the Community Engagement course.