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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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Daily Archives: March 18, 2008
Approvable Letter for MRSA Treatment
Basilea Pharmaceutica announced today that the FDA has issued an approvable letter for its first-in-class anti-MRSA agent cephalosporin for which company sought an indication to treat skin infections and diabetic foot infections. According to the company, prior to approval the … Continue reading
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Putting FDA Under the Congressional Microscope
Last week, the FDA offered testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding food safety delivered by Stephen F. Sundlof, DVM, PhD, Director at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. It … Continue reading
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