Gottlieb’s Deep Resume Means He Can Hit Ground Running, But It’s Also What Has Opponents Concerned
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FDA, will be grilled on his ties to the industry at a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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With A Resume That’s Both Asset And Liability, Scott Gottlieb Preps For FDA Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Scott Gottlieb has been preparing for this job his whole life. He’s a physician and a conservative policy wonk. He’s been a federal regulator scrutinizing new drugs. He’s a writer. An investor. And a consultant: He’s made a lot of money advising biopharma executives on how to get through the bureaucratic thickets of the Food and Drug Administration. (Kaplan, 4/5)
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5 Questions For Scott Gottlieb At His FDA Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Scott Gottlieb makes no apologies for his work with the pharma industry. He’s proud to say he’s helped launch a bevy of biotech startups. And he believes that his experience financing and advising drug companies can help him be a smarter, savvier commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He’ll get a chance to make that case on Wednesday at his confirmation hearing. (Kaplan, 4/5)