NPC searching for president: Norris resigns Feb. 26; previous candidates may be re-approached.
Executive Summary
NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL SEARCHING FOR NEW PRESIDENT following the Feb. 26 departure of ex-FDA Deputy Commissioner John Norris after less than 10 months with the association. The precipitous nature of the change was highlighted by the description of the transition management. Until a successor is found, NPC said in a short statement, "NPC's senior staff will collectively manage the association, under the direction of the board."
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