Scott Gottlieb
Commissioner of the FDA
ReSearch Pharmaceutical Service
Singapore
Biography
After months of scrutiny, Scott Gottlieb has been confirmed as the new Commissioner of the FDA, following his nomination by President Trump back in March.
Research Interest
He has not convinced me he can withstand political pressure from this administration, or that he will be truly committed to putting our families’ health first,” remarked Senator Patty Murray in the run-up to the vote. Fears among the Senate were primarily derived from Gottlieb’s history as a venture capitalist and consultant within the industry, having worked contracts for GSK, Vertex and more, which raises serious concerns over partisanship.
