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Office of External Affairs

Major Functions:

  • Advises the Commissioner and other key agency officials on FDA's communications to the media, Congress, and the general public on issues that affect agency-wide programs, projects, strategies, partnerships and initiatives
  • Advises and assists the Commissioner and other key officials on all public information programs; acts as the focal point for disseminating news on FDA activities and as a liaison with the Public Health Service and the HHS on public information programs
  • Advises the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other senior staff throughout FDA on sensitive and controversial programs and initiatives that impact external stakeholder groups
  • Serves as a liaison between FDA and health professional and patient advocacy, organizations to solve problems and address concerns these groups have with agency policies and programs related to human medical product development and safety
  • Coordinates and implements policies, programs and initiatives related to MedWatch, including the MedWatch website and e-list
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