WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2021) – Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement today on the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

“Congratulations to Dr. Robert Califf for being nominated as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s vital that we have a commissioner who understands the important role the FDA plays in promoting public health and providing science-based oversight of our nation’s medicine supply. We hope the confirmation process will proceed quickly, and we look forward to continuing to work with the FDA as we fight the pandemic and other deadly diseases.”

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