Richard Velardi

Richard Velardi is an experienced compliance professional with a robust background in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Compliance at Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., Richard has previously held prominent roles including Senior Manager of Risk and Regulatory Healthcare Compliance at PwC, and Associate Director of Compliance at SK Life Science, Inc. Richard's earlier positions also include Head of Compliance at Kedrion Biopharma and Compliance Manager at SUN PHARMA. Richard's expertise encompasses developing protocols to enhance product quality and navigating compliance issues, backed by a Juris Doctorate from Western New England College School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.