Irina Kasatkina

Irina Kasatkina is a seasoned quality assurance professional with extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Head of Quality and Executive Director at Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc., Irina has previously held key leadership roles including Vice President and Head of Quality at Allakos Inc. and Pionyr Immunotherapeutics. Irina has a proven track record in managing quality assurance, compliance oversight, and regulatory strategies across multiple organizations, ensuring adherence to domestic and international regulations. With leadership roles at Dermira, Inc. and Genentech, Irina has championed the development of quality management systems, overseen manufacturing and clinical trial quality, and fostered a quality-focused culture within teams. Educationally, Irina holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering and Food Science from Odesa National University of Technology.