Joseph C. Papa

Biography

Mr. Papa has been serving on the Board since May 2016 as chairman and chief executive. He has more than 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and specialty pharmaceutical industries, including 20 years of branded prescription drug experience. He was CEO of Perrigo Company since 2006 and was appointed chairman in 2007. He resigned from all positions at Perrigo in April 2016. Prior to Perrigo, Papa served as chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health’s Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services business unit (2004 – 2006). He was president and chief operating officer for Watson Pharmaceuticals (2001 – 2004), president of Global Country Operations for Pharmacia’s North American business (2000-2001) and president of Searle’s U.S. Operations (1997-2000). Prior to Searle/Pharmacia, Papa served in a variety of general management, sales, marketing and R&D positions during his 15-year career at Novartis Pharmaceuticals (1983-1997). During his pharmaceutical industry career, he led teams that successfully launched several blockbuster pharmaceutical products including Lotrel, Diovan and Celebrex, and is the patent holder for a cardiovascular combination treatment containing Amlodipine and Benazepril.

Research Interest

Management