Richard O'keeffe
About Richard O'keeffe
Richard O'Keeffe is the Head of Global Quality at BeiGene in California, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality management, having held various leadership roles at Amgen and Schering-Plough.
Current Role at BeiGene
Richard O'Keeffe currently serves as the Head of Global Quality at BeiGene. Based in California, USA, he oversees all aspects of Good Practice (GxP) compliance, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC). His role includes ensuring that BeiGene meets the regulatory requirements and quality standards of competent authorities worldwide.
Previous Roles at Amgen
Richard O'Keeffe has an extensive career at Amgen, holding multiple leadership roles. From 2021 to 2023, he was the Vice President - Quality (R&D), managing quality in research and development. Prior to that, he served as the Quality Site Head, Executive Director from 2019 to 2021, and as the Head of International & Distribution Quality from 2017 to 2019. These roles were based in Thousand Oaks, California.
Early Career at Schering-Plough and Schering Pharmaceuticals
Richard O'Keeffe began his career with Schering-Plough in 1990, working in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) roles in Ireland and New Jersey. He later served as the Operational Quality Manager for Schering Pharmaceuticals in Singapore from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he was the Associate Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences Quality at Schering-Plough Research Institute from 2005 to 2006.
Educational Background
Richard O'Keeffe holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biochemistry from University College Cork, Ireland, graduating in 1990. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in pharmaceutical quality management.
Board Membership
Richard O'Keeffe has been a member of the Board of Directors at Journeys Within Our Community, an educational non-profit organization focused on developing young adult leaders in Cambodia. This role aligns with his commitment to contributing to educational and community development initiatives.