US industry hopes for profile boost from ex-FDA appointee
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Women have completed a clean sweep of power in the policy issue areas at US trade association AdvaMed, following the appointment of veteran FDA official, Elizabeth Jacobson, to head the Washington group's scientific, technical, regulatory and environmental activities. All three of the organisation's major policy divisions are now headed by women, with Carol Kelly in charge of reimbursement, and Marge Searing, heading the organisation's international office.