April 8 (Reuters) - Steve Ubl, the chief executive of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, plans to step down at the end of the year, the U.S. pharmaceutical lobby group said on Wednesday.
Ubl communicated his decision to the board, which will begin a search for his successor. Ubl will remain in his role until a new CEO is appointed to ensure a smooth transition.
Ubl has been the CEO of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America since September 2015.
Before joining PhRMA, Ubl served as president and CEO of AdvaMed, the medical device industry's top trade association.