Susan Winckler

Susan Winckler, currently serving as the CEO of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration, boasts an impressive 30-year career in the FDA and healthcare sector. Her extensive experience includes a tenure as chief of staff at the agency, and working closely with various members of regulated industry across FDA's portfolio. Additionally, Winckler's expertise has been particularly influential in driving collaborations with healthcare professionals, associations, patient organizations, and consultants, as well as other governmental and quasi-governmental organizations.

Winckler's leadership skills have shone particularly bright during her time at the Food and Drug Law Institute, where she led the organization to speak, write, and convene discussions on food and drug law issues. Her ability to drive the policy, regulatory, and communications agenda of the American Pharmacists Association further underscores her proficiency in the field. Moreover, Winckler's advisory role at Leavitt Partners, where she guided regulated industry (drug, device, biologic, and food companies) and others in the health care sector, is a testament to her comprehensive understanding and command over the FDA and healthcare community.

Winckler's academic credentials are equally noteworthy. She is an alumna of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, from where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Subsequently, she pursued her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating magna cum laude. This unique combination of a robust academic background and extensive professional experience makes Winckler a respected authority in the FDA and healthcare community.