The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical or scientific training.

Ally of health secretary worked as speechwriter in George W Bush administration and has no training in medicine

Jim O’Neill once proposed doing away with FDA's mandate of assuring new drugs are safe and effective, suggesting that could be done after they hit the market.

The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical or scientific training.