Pfizer Hires Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni As Chief Medical Officer To Replace Dr. Aida Habtezion
Feb 24, 2025•5 months ago
Position
Chief Medical Officer
Company
Arena Pharmaceuticals
Description
Pfizer has hired Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, the former director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA, as their new Chief Medical Officer, replacing Dr. Aida Habtezion.
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