Mike Rifflard
About Mike Rifflard
Mike Rifflard serves as the Vice President of Operations for Rare Disease at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Sunovion Pharmaceuticals and Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
Current Role at ANI Pharmaceuticals
Mike Rifflard serves as the Vice President of Operations for Rare Disease at ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on developing treatments for rare diseases. His role involves overseeing operational strategies and ensuring the effective execution of initiatives within the Rare Disease division. He is based in the Northeast region of the United States.
Previous Experience at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Mike Rifflard worked at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals in various capacities. He served as the Senior Director of Sales Operations from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of nine months. Before that, he was the Director of Field Enablement from 2019 to 2020 for eleven months. Both roles were based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, where he focused on enhancing sales strategies and operational efficiencies.
Experience at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Mike Rifflard has held multiple positions at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He was the Head of Commercial Operations for the US and Latin America from 2017 to 2018 for five months. Additionally, he served as the Senior Director of Global Business Informatics from 2016 to 2017 for one year and as the Director of Customer Insights (CRM) from 2015 to 2016 for eleven months. His roles involved managing commercial operations and leveraging data analytics to inform business strategies.
Background in Information Technology
Mike Rifflard studied Information Technology at Western Connecticut State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 1998 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in the pharmaceutical industry, where he has combined his IT knowledge with operational roles to drive business success.
Early Career and Military Service
Before entering the pharmaceutical industry, Mike Rifflard served in the US Army as an Infantry from 1984 to 1989 for five years. After his military service, he began his career in analytics and operations, working at Pitney Bowes as a Senior Analyst in CRM and Analytics Field Service from 2000 to 2005 for five years. His early experiences contributed to his expertise in data management and operational strategy.