Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Joins UnitedHealth Board
UnitedHealth Group, a big health insurance company, has invited Scott Gottlieb, who used to be the boss of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to join their team.
Gottlieb is known for trying to make sure fewer kids use e-cigarettes and for helping to make medicine cheaper.
He wants to help doctors give better care to patients.
UnitedHealth Group appointed Scott Gottlieb to its board
Gottlieb previously served as FDA commissioner from 2017 to 2019
He stepped down from FDA in 2019 and joined Pfizer's board later that year
Gottlieb aims to support providers in delivering innovative, affordable care
He was praised for his efforts to reduce youth e-cigarette use and speed generic drug approvals
- Who
- Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner
- What
- Joined UnitedHealth Group's board
- When
- Effective immediately
- Where
- UnitedHealth Group
- Why
- To support providers in delivering innovative, affordable care
Public Health Advocates
Pharmaceutical Industry
E-cigarette Regulation
Public Health Advocates
Praise Gottlieb's efforts to curb youth e-cigarette use
Pharmaceutical Industry
Criticism of Gottlieb's approach as too restrictive
Generic Drug Approval
Public Health Advocates
Support Gottlieb's push for faster, cheaper generic medicines
Pharmaceutical Industry
Industry concerns about increased competition and lower profits
- Previous Role
- FDA Commissioner (2017-2019)
- Current Role
- Member, UnitedHealth Group Board
- Previous Employer
- Pfizer (after leaving FDA)