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My name is Mark Senak. I’m a lawyer and I work at the international communications firm FleishmanHillard in New York. For the past several years, I have been consulting with pharmaceutical and biologic companies that are engaged in the process of bringing new drugs to market. I have also worked extensively with an array of medical societies and patient organizations providing strategic communications counsel and media training.Stay Connected
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I am an authority on regulatory aspects of communications and medical products, with particular emphasis on pre-approval communications; strategist to help pharma and biotech companies prepare best case for advisory committee approval; and counselor in issues and crisis management. I am a frequent speaker on various aspects of same - drug development, promotion, reimbursement and new media in a highly regulated environment. Author of books, newspaper and magazine pieces related to drug marketing and promotion as well as HIV specialty pieces. And of course... blogger!About This Blog
Eye on FDA is published by Mark Senak of FleishmanHillard’s New York office. The thoughts and ideas in this blog and postings are strictly my own and are not screened by my employer. Everything posted on this blog is my personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of FleishmanHillard or its clients.
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Monthly Archives: December 2006
Now the Vote is Over
The confirmation of Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach after such a long wait for a new FDA Commissioner should be a beginning, not an ending. The FDA has long been in need of leadership, a fact long neglected. Given that … Continue reading
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A Real Analysis of Medicare Policy
If you cruise the blogs on health policy with any regularity, you will no doubt see a lot of knee-jerk commentary on one side of the aisle or the other regarding reform of Medicare Part D and the role of … Continue reading
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Weekly Roundup – 12/08/06
The year is drawing to a close, the cold north winds are blowing. Winds blow in our nation’s capitol as well and everyone is rushing to get things done, including the Senate, which is busy passing bills on voice votes … Continue reading
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Senate Passes Dietary Supplement Adverse Event Bill
As the lame duck Senate gets ready to waddle off to their place in history, they have moved to pass S. 3546 – a bill that would require the makers of dietary supplements to report serious adverse events. Interestingly, this … Continue reading
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More on the FDA and Video
Let’s back up a minute. Rewind to Monday’s posting. Did you know that the FDA produces a monthly video news show on patient safety? I didn’t. It is called FDA Patient Safety News. The show allows you to either watch … Continue reading
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