Michael Wijaranakula

Michael is passionate about bridging the gaps between bench and board, and translating scientific innovation into value creation for patients, shareholders, and stakeholders. As an Associate Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Ardelyx Inc, he leverages 15+ years of biotech industry experience and his MBA in Health Sector Management from Questrom to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships that advance the mission of developing life-changing medicines for significant unmet needs.