Robert M. Califf, Dr.

Dr. Robert M. Califf, currently serving as the Head of Strategy and Policy at Alphabet, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role, with 5 years of tenure at the company’s Mountain View, CA headquarters. Dr. Califf is renowned as the 25th Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), having been nominated by both President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden. He was first nominated in September 2015, confirmed by the U.S. Senate in February 2016, and later renominated by President Biden in November 2021, ultimately confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2022. Prior to his tenure as Commissioner, Dr. Califf served as the Deputy Commissioner of the FDA’s Office of Medical Products and Tobacco. His educational background includes a B.S. and an M.D. from Duke University. Dr. Califf’s political giving reflects his commitment to various causes, with contributions totaling $10,543 as detailed in his OpenSecrets profile here. Further insights into his political engagements can be explored through the FEC database here.