Rickey Wilson
About Rickey Wilson
Rickey Wilson is the Vice President of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety at Beigene, with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and drug safety across multiple major pharmaceutical companies.
Current Position at Beigene
Rickey Wilson currently serves as the Vice President of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety at Beigene. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he oversees the company's drug safety operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the implementation of safety monitoring processes. His role involves the strategic management of pharmacovigilance activities to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience at Major Pharmaceutical Companies
Rickey Wilson has an extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry, having held senior roles in various major companies. He worked as Vice President of Pharmacovigilance at Sarepta Therapeutics, Vice President of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance at Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Vice President of Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. His responsibilities in these roles included overseeing drug safety monitoring and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
Leadership Role at FDA
Rickey Wilson has also served in a significant regulatory role as the Director of the Division of Epidemiology CBER at the FDA from 2009 to 2011. In this capacity, he contributed to public health by directing epidemiological research and regulatory oversight, focusing on the safety of biological products. His work supported the FDA's mission to protect public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of biological products.
Educational Background and Expertise
Rickey Wilson holds an extensive and diverse educational background. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from Point Loma Nazarene University, a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Public Health from Columbia University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law from the University of San Francisco, and a Master's in Informatics from Northwestern University. His education complements his professional experience, providing a strong foundation in medicine, law, public health, and informatics.
International Experience
In addition to his roles in the United States, Rickey Wilson has also gained international experience by working in Ireland. From 2005 to 2009, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at Allergan in Coolock, Leinster. This role allowed him to manage regulatory affairs on a global scale, enhancing his understanding of international regulatory standards and practices.