Yanoff, deputy director of the Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology and Nephrology and an 18-year agency veteran, will temporarily fill the post previously held by agency legend Robert Temple, as CDER continues rebuilding its leadership ranks. CDER is bolstering its senior leadership team. (Shutterstock) Key Takeaways OCHEN Deputy Director Lisa Yanoff is CDER’s new acting deputy director for clinical science.