Gottlieb's Short Tenure Will Be Felt Long After He Leaves US FDA

Commissioner Scott Gottlieb will leave FDA less than two years after his confirmation, but will exit with a substantial list of accomplishments for industry and patients.

Scott Gottlieb
• Source: FDA

US FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, one of the most popular and visible commissioners in decades, will end his tenure as head of FDA in about a month, having moved the agency in new directions while also advancing high-profile policies.

Gottlieb amassed a legacy that includes new approaches to drug pricing and opioid policy, as well as record generic and novel drug approval

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