Ndidi Rickert Ultragenyx

Ndidi Rickert is an experienced leader with over 24 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industries. She has been recognized as a thought leader Data Integrity and Vendor Oversight. After completing her education, Ndidi began her career in the UK. An opportunity sparked her move to the west coast, US, where she is now lives with her husband. Her background in Biotechnology and proficiency in Data Management solidified her proven ability to identify data integrity risks, and problem solve the most complaint path to drug submissions and approvals. Ndidi leads the X2 Women in Biotech Employee Research Group (ERG) at Ultragenyx. She is also one of the founding members of the UltraMosaic ERG for BIPOC employees. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing. Ndidi intentionally injects laughter and authenticity into everything she does. She is an advocate for kindness, fostering belonging in the workplace, and is a supporter for issues impacting women, children, and those with disabilities.

Fun fact: Ndidi was born and raised in Sierra Leone and is a descendant of the Creole people (Liberated African slaves who settled in Freetown) from the Americas and the Caribbean.