Gottlieb Adds A No. 2: Sherman Is US FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner

Rachel Sherman takes over a position that has not been filled permanently since Josh Sharfstein left in 2011.

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Scott Gottlieb's remake of FDA's senior leadership staff continues with his promotion of Rachel Sherman to the agency's long-empty number two position.

Sherman was named principal deputy commissioner on Aug. 17. She had been deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco.

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