Biden Picks Califf As Safe Bet for FDA Commissioner

Biden has nominated Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although Califf’s position at Google’s Verily has drawn some criticism, pharmaceutical companies largely support his appointment.

“President Joe Biden’s final choice is one both the industry and agency insiders have hailed as the perfect one…Woodcock’s lengthy tenure at the FDA, which many had initially seen as reason for her nomination, ended up working against her. Democrats lambasted her perceived role in fueling the opioid crisis and loosening the gold standard for drug regulation.” Read more here.

(Source: Amber Tong, Endpoints News, 11/12/21)