Vijay Kumar, FDA's acting OTP director, says he's stepping down for reasons unrelated to agency turmoil, as the White House also weighs finalists for FDA commissioner.

The departure of Vijay Kumar follows a broader leadership shakeup at the FDA.

Following Vijay Kumar’s exit, acting CBER Director Karim Mikhail will also oversee a review office that has become a battleground for debates on FDA flexibility.

Vijay Kumar, FDA's acting OTP director, says he's stepping down for reasons unrelated to agency turmoil, as the White House also weighs finalists for FDA commissioner.