Expectations Are High For New EMA Boss

Emer Cooke seems set to take over as head of the European Medicines Agency – one of the world's most powerful regulatory bodies – before the end of the year. We report on the reaction of a range of pharmaceutical sector stakeholders to her nomination.

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"Emer has a great opportunity of re-establishing EU leadership in global regulatory cooperation."

"Who better to continue to drive the agency's ambitious agenda and deliver regulation that is 'fit for innovation' and able to better connect research,

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