PMA TO CREATE NEW TOP LOBBYING POSITION TO COORDINATE FEDERAL AND STATE ACTIVITIES; McKINSEY ANALYSIS TO BE REVIEWED BY COMMITTEE HEADED BY de VINK

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association is recruiting a new senior lobbyist to coordinate federal and state activities as an outgrowth of the recent McKinsey analysis of functions and structure. The Washington lobbying effort has been headed by VP Michael Reed, reporting to President Gerald Mossinghoff. The state government activities have been directed by VP Woody Allen, reporting to Senior VP Bruce Brennan.