Daina Selvig
About Daina Selvig
Daina Selvig serves as the Vice President Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2020, bringing extensive experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, and risk management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at Ardelyx
Daina Selvig serves as the Vice President Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal and compliance matters within the organization. Ardelyx is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, and focuses on developing innovative therapies for patients with unmet medical needs. Selvig's expertise in regulatory affairs and compliance supports the company's mission in navigating complex legal landscapes.
Education and Expertise
Daina Selvig holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School, which she completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Queen's University, now designated as a Juris Doctor (JD), between 1991 and 1994. Additionally, she studied Political Science at the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 1986 to 1990. Selvig specializes in regulatory affairs strategies, compliance, and risk management, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Daina Selvig has a diverse background in the legal and compliance sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. She has held various positions, including Senior Director of Compliance at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Vice President Legal & Chief Compliance Officer at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals. Her career spans multiple organizations, including Pfizer and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, where she worked in roles such as Assistant General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Daina Selvig has demonstrated expertise in shepherding pharmaceutical products from conception to global marketplaces. She has a strong background in managed markets contracting and pricing, as well as experience in privacy and data security within the pharmaceutical sector. Selvig advises boards and executives on navigating the changing technological, economic, regulatory, and competitive landscapes, providing practical and client-centric business advice tailored to industry-specific challenges.