Ric Peterson has extensive experience in the dermatology industry and was chief financial officer of Dermavant Sciences where he led a diverse range of group functions including finance, company secretarial and operations. Prior to Dermavant Sciences, Mr Peterson was chief financial officer of dermatology companies Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Novan and Medicis Pharmaceutical. At Medicis Pharmaceutical, he also held the positions of executive vice president & treasurer and played a key role in building the largest independent dermatology company and eventual sale of Medicis Pharmaceutical to Valeant for US$2.6bn in 2012.