Hiring authority for scientific, technical, and professional personnel

21 U.S. Code § 379d-3a. Hiring authority for scientific, technical, and professional personnel

(a) In general
The Secretary may, notwithstanding title 5, governing appointments in the competitive service, appoint outstanding and qualified candidates to scientific, technical, or professional positions, including cross-cutting operational positions, that support the development, review, and regulation of medical products and the regulation of food and cosmetics. Such positions shall be within the competitive service.
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