Dr. Jethro Ekuta

Dr. Jethro Ekuta serves as the President of the RAPS Board of Directors, contributing significantly to the field of regulatory affairs for healthcare products through leadership roles in various organizations such as the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) and previously at Alexion Pharmaceuticals as Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Dr. Ekuta has held senior positions at major pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi Genzyme, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and Procter & Gamble, focusing on regulatory oversight and safety operations across multiple therapeutic areas, particularly rare diseases and cardiovascular pharmacology. Dr. Ekuta holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Mississippi, a DVM from ABU, and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School.