Washington, D.C. – In a seismic shift that sent shockwaves through the legal and regulatory landscape, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP proudly unveiled their newest star recruit, H. Joy Sharp. This former stalwart of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought her exceptional skills and unparalleled 15 years of FDA regulatory insights to the Faegre Drinker team.
Joy Sharp, a distinguished legal virtuoso, now stands as the formidable counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Faegre Drinker. Her accolades include a remarkable career characterized by profound contributions to the FDA’s intricate labyrinth of regulatory issues. These have revolved around food importers and the delicate ecosystem of drugs, biologics, medical devices, and combination products. To put it mildly, she’s the Sherlock Holmes of FDA regulations.
An Odyssey of Regulatory Wizardry
During her tenure at the FDA, Sharp undertook advisory roles with unbridled enthusiasm, shaping policy on drug and biological products, inspection authorities, product jurisdiction matters, and quality metrics. Her adeptness extended to guiding the agency’s upper echelons on import review processes, innovative sampling strategies, and a myriad of regulatory intricacies.
