Stanford's George Tidmarsh has authored 143 scientific papers and patents, as well as played a central role in developing seven FDA-approved drugs.

“Dr. Tidmarsh is an accomplished physician-scientist and leader whose experience spans the full arc of drug development — from bench to bedside,” FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said in a statement. “His appointment to lead CDER brings exceptional scientific, regulatory, and operational expertise to the agency.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration named ex-biotech exec George Tidmarsh as its chief drug regulator. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary called Tidmarsh an "accomplished physician-scientist and leader."