Jimmy Pappas

Jimmy Pappas is an accomplished quality assurance executive with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Currently serving as Executive Director and Head of Global Quality Systems at Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. since December 2020, Pappas previously held the role of Sr. Director at the same company and served as Director of Global Quality Assurance at Kyowa Pharmaceutical, Inc. With a history that includes positions such as Associate Director at Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. and Senior Quality Manager at Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Pappas has consistently managed quality systems across various organizations. Pappas began the career as an Assistant Immunologist at CEL-SCI Corporation, later transitioning to quality roles focusing on compliance, audits, and quality system management. Pappas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix.