Ardelyx announced on April 16, 2025, the appointment of Laura A. Williams, M.D., MPH, as its Chief Patient Officer, effective immediately. This new role underscores the company's commitment to integrating patient and caregiver voices into its operations and strategies.
Dr. Williams, who previously served as Ardelyx's Chief Medical Officer since 2021, will be responsible for championing patient-centricity, expanding patient access to treatments, elevating diversity standards for clinical trials, and shaping policies to improve patient care. Her appointment builds on Ardelyx's existing foundation of patient advocacy.
The company is actively searching for a new Chief Medical Officer to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Williams's transition. This strategic move aims to further embed the patient perspective across all functions of the organization.
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