David Ryan
About David Ryan
David Ryan serves as the Vice President, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at Ardelyx, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in legal and compliance roles, including previous positions at Haemonetics and AMAG Pharmaceuticals, as well as a long tenure at Nixon Peabody LLP.
Work at Ardelyx
David Ryan serves as the Vice President, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at Ardelyx, Inc. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal and compliance matters within the organization, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
Previous Experience at Haemonetics
Prior to his current role, David Ryan worked at Haemonetics from 2012 to 2018. He held the position of Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for six years. His responsibilities included managing legal affairs and compliance initiatives within the company.
Experience at Nixon Peabody LLP
David Ryan spent 15 years at Nixon Peabody LLP, where he served as Deputy Practice Group Leader for the Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Group and as a Partner. His tenure lasted from 1996 to 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on legal representation in complex investigations.
Role at AMAG Pharmaceuticals
David Ryan worked at AMAG Pharmaceuticals for one year, from 2011 to 2012. He held the position of Vice President of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer, where he managed legal operations and compliance functions.
Education and Expertise
David Ryan studied Government at Cornell University, where he achieved an A.B. He furthered his education at Boston College Law School, earning a J.D. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his legal and compliance expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.