FDA chief seeks to soothe US biotech fears over drug approval timeline
Commissioner says agency is hiring scientists as industry warns over delays
Commissioner says agency is hiring scientists as industry warns over delays

Move is latest broadside by Trump administration against pharmaceuticals industry that fought to derail changes

Food and Drug Administration reinstates Vinay Prasad who left agency in July after social media campaign

Elevation of Richard Pazdur expected to improve FDA staff morale and smooth relations with the pharmaceutical industry

Tariff deals with the US have bought time but investment momentum is elsewhere

Vaccine businesses seen as valuable parts of pharma groups but government hostility could deter future developments

FDA decision aligns with Trump administration’s effort to lower pharma costs by eliminating lab monkey requirement