Steve Briggs
About Steve Briggs
Steve Briggs serves as the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Ardelyx, Inc. in Fremont, California, a position he has held since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in quality management across various pharmaceutical companies.
Work at Ardelyx
Steve Briggs has been serving as the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2022. He is based in Fremont, California, where he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with industry standards. His role involves leading quality initiatives and implementing best practices to enhance product quality and safety.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Ardelyx, Steve Briggs held several key positions in quality assurance across various organizations. He worked at Bausch & Lomb SOD as Manager - Quality / Service from 1992 to 1997. He also served as Manager - Quality at Hoechst Marion Roussel from 1986 to 1992 and as Manager - External Quality at Genentech, Inc. from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, he was the Director - Quality at Novacea, Inc. from 2003 to 2007.
Leadership Roles in Quality Management
Steve Briggs has held senior leadership roles in quality management at multiple companies. He was the Sr. Director - Technical Operations / Quality at Versartis, Inc. from 2009 to 2016 and the Sr. Director - Quality at Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in quality assurance and operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Steve Briggs earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry - Analytical from the University of Missouri, completing his studies from 1982 to 1986. His educational background in analytical chemistry provides a strong foundation for his work in quality assurance and management within the pharmaceutical industry.