The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is conducting a national listening tour to meet directly with pharmaceutical and biotech CEOs. Held in major innovation hubs across the country, the CEO Forums will be led by FDA Commissioner Marty A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., along with Principal Deputy Commissioner Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H and Director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H.
“These CEO Forums are a chance for the FDA to listen and gather feedback from those at the front lines of discovery. We are committed to strengthening a regulatory environment that enables breakthroughs to reach patients faster, while upholding the highest standards of safety and scientific integrity.” – FDA Commissioner Marty A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H.ID
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These forums are part of a new initiative to gather direct input from biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders on how the FDA can modernize its regulatory framework to better support innovation and patient access to safe and effective therapies.
Please use the registration form below to express your interest in attending one of the CEO forums being held across the country.
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Requirements
Registrants must have at least one active Investigational New Drug (IND), New Drug Application (NDA) or Biologics License Application (BLA) on file with the FDA.
While participation by a CEO is preferred, registration is also open to the company’s CEO or a Chief Medical Officer or Head of Research and Development.
Interested companies should only register for one CEO Forum.
Final eligibility for attendance will be determined by the FDA.
Dates & Locations
- FDA Silver Spring, MD – June 5, 2025, 3-5 p.m.
- San Francisco, CA – June 12, 2025
- San Diego, CA – June 13, 2025
- Boston, MA – June 17, 2025
- New York, NY – July 30, 2025
- Atlanta, GA – TBD
Upon registration, FDA will provide additional details of specific locations and times to each accepted participant.
SOURCE: https://www.fda.gov/industry/ceo-forums-fda-listening-tour-engage-pharma-ceos