Deputy Center Director

As the Deputy Center Director, participates fully with the Center Director in planning, managing, organizing, and directing all operations, programs segments, functions, and activities of the Center. Represents the Center Director and serves as the Acting Center Director in his or her absence. Serves to organize and coordinate matters brought to the attention of the Office of the Center Director and acts as an advisor to the Center Director on issues requiring decisions based upon comprehensive reviews of the issues. Acts as a principal policy advisor to the Center Director on issues that require the most careful analysis concerning strategic initiatives and regulatory policy programs for CBER. Establishes and maintains effective Center-wide governance and clearance mechanisms for advancing policymaking within the CBER and in collaboration with other FDA Centers and Offices. Participates with the Office Directors in monitoring policy development and policy implementation activities of