Three top roles at CDC, FDA's CBER, and CDER filled by 15 different people in less than 18 months since January 2025.
CDC director position has seen at least 6 leaders, including interim Jim O’Neill and current NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya.
CBER had 5 directors, including Vinay Prasad's brief tenure and current acting director Katherine Szarama.
CDER also had 5 directors, with Tracy Beth Høeg currently acting after Richard Pazdur's exit.
Turnover linked to Trump administration changes, RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary, resignations, and industry concerns over instability.