January 16, 2014
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy
today announced the hiring of Marcus Watt as the Board’s
executive director, effective Feb. 3. Appointed by the seven-
member board with approval by Governor Kitzhaber, Watt
assumes responsibility for the overall direction of the agency
that supports the Board’s mission – to promote, preserve
and protect Oregonians by regulating the quality,
manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs in the state.
The 2009 Pharmacist of the Year, as voted by the Oregon
State Pharmacy Association, Watt brings more than three
decades of experience in Oregon’s pharmaceutical industry
to the position – working his way from a staff pharmacist, to
a supervisor of pharmacy systems, to a buying coordinator,
to a regional manager. Along the way Watt gained valuable
experience working directly with clients, developing
regulatory controls and business operations, and supervising
a wide array of employees.
“We’re thrilled to have such an experienced and accomplished executive,” noted Board Chair
Penny Reher. “Marcus brings a deep knowledge of our pharmaceutical system. That
knowledge and his commitment to a healthy Oregon will serve him well as we work to ensure a
safe and supportive system for all Oregonians.”
Learn more about the Oregon Board of Pharmacy at:
www.pharmacy.state.or.us
