I must get 5 phone calls a day from assorted pharmacenti asking who I think will be the next FDA Commissioner. It's an interesting question -- but there's an equally important question people are not asking -- that of timing. When will a nomination will be made.
The timing of an announcement will, IMHO, demonstrate how seriously the new administration views the FDA's role in both protecting and advancing the public health.
One prediction I will hazard to offer is that the next FDA Commissioner will not be Steve Nissen. He is widely disliked within the agency and is, as those in the know know, quite conflicted.
The timing of an announcement will, IMHO, demonstrate how seriously the new administration views the FDA's role in both protecting and advancing the public health.
One prediction I will hazard to offer is that the next FDA Commissioner will not be Steve Nissen. He is widely disliked within the agency and is, as those in the know know, quite conflicted.
