Candidates for next FDA commissioner

Four former FDA officials and an oncologist are on a list of candidates President-elect Joe Biden’s team is considering as FDA commissioner, individuals who are advising the transition team told BioCentury.

Before announcing FDA’s new leader, Biden is likely to first decide on a candidate for HHS secretary, who would have a say in selecting agency heads. While additional names may emerge, the transition team has started vetting potential FDA commissioner nominees, individuals involved in the process told BioCentury.  ...