April Ryles
About April Ryles
April Ryles is a Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, with extensive experience in the regulatory landscape for orphan drugs and rare diseases. She has held various roles at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and other organizations, and actively mentors young women in the sciences.
Current Role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
April Ryles currently holds the position of Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs at Mirum Pharmaceuticals. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing her expertise in regulatory processes and compliance. Her role involves overseeing regulatory strategies and submissions for products, particularly those related to orphan drugs and rare diseases.
Previous Experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
April Ryles has extensive experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., where she worked in various roles within Regulatory Affairs from 2013 to 2019. Her positions included Intern in Global Medical Affairs, Associate, Associate 2, and Senior Associate. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in managing regulatory submissions and compliance for products at different stages of development.
Educational Background
April Ryles earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, focusing on Neurobiology and Behavior, from Cornell University from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology from the University of San Francisco, completing the program from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she graduated from Castilleja School with a High School Diploma in 2005.
Experience in Research and Development
April Ryles began her career in research as a Postbaccalaureate Researcher at the National Institutes of Health in 2009. She later worked as a Staff Research Associate at the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging from 2010 to 2012. These roles provided her with foundational experience in scientific research, contributing to her understanding of the regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical industry.
Community Involvement and Mentorship
In addition to her professional responsibilities, April Ryles actively engages in community service as a Global Project/Program Director for MERCYWORLDWIDE, where she focuses on serving underrepresented communities. She also dedicates her spare time to mentoring young women in the sciences, fostering the next generation of leaders in the field.