Pfizer on Monday named the former head of the U.S. health regulator's drug evaluation unit, Patrizia Cavazzoni, as its chief medical officer, bringing back an industry veteran to lead its regulatory and drug safety operations.

Pfizer Inc. appointed the Food and Drug Administration’s former top drug reviewer to serve as its chief medical officer.Patrizia Cavazzoni, who left the FDA in January, will lead Pfizer’s regulatory,

Patrizia Cavazzoni, formerly the top regulator of the drug division of the FDA, will join Pfizer as chief medical officer.