Commissioner Succession Plan? Abernethy As Gottlieb’s Number Two Offers One Option
Executive Summary
Gottlieb’s choice of Amy Abernethy as US FDA principal deputy could set her up to succeed him, should the need arise. CDER’s Cavazzoni will fill the post on temporary basis, elevating her profile within agency.
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