The Trump administration permanently filled four key leadership roles in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, the agency announced, following the nomination of Heidi Overton to lead the FDA. The acting leaders in charge of regulating drugs, vaccines and tobacco will transition into the jobs permanently.  Michael Davis, a psychiatrist, will be director…
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Trump administration names permanent FDA division leaders
The Hill
September 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The Trump administration permanently filled four key leadership roles in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, the agency announced, following the nomination of Heidi Overton to lead the FDA. The acting leaders in charge of regulating drugs, vaccines and tobacco will transition into the jobs permanently. Michael Davis, a psychiatrist, will be director…