PhRMA CEO succession
Executive Summary
The Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America is understood to have finalized its plans to hire Rep. Billy Tauzin (R-La.) as CEO of the trade association. However, no announcement is expected before the Dec. 4 Louisiana state run-off election to fill Tauzin's seat, and potentially until Tauzin formally leaves Congress in January. PhRMA CEO Alan Holmer plans to remain with the association until at least the end of the year; the board's next scheduled meeting (Jan. 13) could be the transition point...