Glaxo Fires Trump’s Former Vaccine Czar on Harassment Claim
- CEO Walmsley cites ‘abuse of leadership position’ in letter
- Slaoui apologizes, will take leave from professional duties
Moncef Slaoui
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GlaxoSmithKline Plc fired former U.S. vaccine czar Moncef Slaoui as chairman of a company it controls after an internal investigation found he sexually harassed an employee several years ago.
An investigation of Slaoui’s conduct substantiated allegations of harassment and inappropriate behavior and is ongoing, according to Glaxo, which is majority shareholder of the company, Galvani Bioelectronics.