Perrigo appoints chief scientific officer

14 January 2019
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Ireland-incorporated generic and OTC drugmaker Perrigo (NYSE, TASE: PRGO) today announced that James Dillard has been appointed executive vice president and chief scientific officer.

In this new role, Mr Dillard will be responsible for providing global oversight and coordination of Perrigo's R&D, quality, regulatory and innovation efforts. He will report to president and chief executive Murray Kessler.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr Kessler stated: "Jim and I have previously worked together for many years. He has a proven 31-year track record in regulated consumer and medical products, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory affairs and consumer product development. Over the course of his career Jim has led the successful development and introduction of many major new products as well as actively built innovative capabilities, frameworks and research strategies."

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