The Silicon Valley Billionaire Who Has Trump’s Ear On Health Positions
Those close to the transition team say Peter Thiel has a "pretty broad influence" when it comes to health and science jobs in the new administration.
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Peter Thiel Playing Key Role In Filling Health Posts For Trump
Peter Thiel, the iconoclastic Silicon Valley mogul who has been advising President-elect Donald Trump on technology policy, has become deeply involved in vetting candidates for other health and science posts in the administration, according to individuals familiar with his role. Thiel, who has already advanced a candidate to lead the Food and Drug Administration, has been discussing possibilities with other prospective appointees about a variety of health and science jobs. Among others, he recently spoke with Elias Zerhouni, a former director of the National Institutes of Health and president of global research and development for Sanofi, about a top White House science job. (Kaplan and Scott, 12/20)