Rick Siler
About Rick Siler
Rick Siler serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Systems at Day One Biopharmaceuticals, where he specializes in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance corporate data and compliance functions. With extensive experience in data systems and a strong background in organizational transformation, he has held various leadership roles in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
Work at Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Rick Siler serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Systems at Day One Biopharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with cross-functional teams to support corporate data, commercial, and compliance functions. His responsibilities include leading the development of data roadmaps aimed at enhancing data pipelines and improving analytics speed to market. Siler's expertise in aligning information technology with enterprise goals is integral to the company's operations in South San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Rick Siler has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Avanir Pharmaceuticals from 2010 to 2016 as Senior Manager of Data & Information Technology, and later as Associate Director of Data Engineering and Information Systems from 2016 to 2020. Following his tenure at Avanir, he joined BridgeBio as Associate Director of Commercial IT for 8 months in 2021. He also held a position at Dermira, Inc. as Sr. Manager of Data Engineering & Business Intelligence from 2020 to 2021, contributing to various data management and analytics initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Rick Siler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Marketing from San Diego State University. His educational background supports his expertise in sourcing and negotiating contracts related to data systems and platforms. Siler is proficient in using various data management and analytics tools, including AWS, Microsoft, Snowflake, Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI. He possesses strong SQL skills and data programming capabilities, which enhance his contributions to data architecture and modeling.
Background in IT Management
Rick Siler's career in information technology began at the ERI Economic Research Institute, where he served as IT Manager - Web/IT/Data Development from 1995 to 2003. He then advanced to Director of IT, e-Commerce & Data Research from 2003 to 2009. This foundational experience in IT management laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the pharmaceutical sector, where he has managed various aspects of data systems and organizational transformation.
Skills in Data Systems and Analytics
Rick Siler has developed strong capabilities in managing data systems and analytics throughout his career. He specializes in leading the development of multi-year data roadmaps and has experience in managing merger and acquisition-related integrations. His proficiency in data platforms and business intelligence tools enables him to enhance analytics capabilities and support corporate objectives effectively.