Sindy Wan
About Sindy Wan
Sindy Wan serves as the Director of Facilities & Operations at Ardelyx, Inc., where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in facilities management and animal research, having held various roles in organizations such as StemCells, Inc., Renovis, and Stanford University School of Medicine.
Current Role at Ardelyx
Sindy Wan currently holds the position of Director of Facilities & Operations at Ardelyx, Inc., a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she oversees the management and operational functions of the facilities, ensuring that they meet the needs of the organization. Prior to her current title, she served as Associate Director of Facilities & Operations at the same company since 2019. Her tenure at Ardelyx, which began in 2013, spans over a decade, reflecting her extensive experience in facilities management within the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience in Research and Operations
Before joining Ardelyx, Sindy Wan gained significant experience in research and operations through various roles. She worked at StemCells, Inc. as Research Associate III from 2009 to 2011, contributing to research initiatives in Palo Alto. Prior to that, she was employed at Renovis, where she held two positions: Research Associate from 2003 to 2007 and Animal Facility Manager from 2007 to 2009 in South San Francisco. Additionally, she served as Animal Facility Manager at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center from 2012 to 2013 in Emeryville, and as Lab Research Associate at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background in Animal Sciences
Sindy Wan earned her Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis. Her studies spanned from 1998 to 2002, providing her with a solid foundation in animal biology and management. This educational background has been instrumental in her career, particularly in roles that involve animal facilities and research operations.