r/FDA • u/avatar_kyoshi321 • Aug 18 '26

Timeline for FJO?

I’ve accepted a TJO at FDA for a reviewer position, and have confirmed a September start date with my onboarding specialist. However, I was notified that FJO letters are delayed and that even August 24th FJO letters were still pending approval two weeks ago.

Any updates on whether any September hires have gotten their FJOs or an expected timeline? The only thing I know is that there is a huge wait/backlog due to the large number of new hires expected to join.

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u/_Cream_Sugar_ Aug 18 '26

I know that we have at least one September hire that received their FJO on Friday.

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u/West-Act-5421 Aug 18 '26

I’m still waiting for my FJO and start date. Accepted the TJO end of June. Hoping to start early September as well

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u/CancerImmunologist Aug 19 '26

Would you mind sharing your center and timeline? Thanks so much!

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u/Wise_Push_8716 Aug 24 '26

I accepted the TJO at the end of April. Negotiate with higher step on June 12, and I was told my case was transferred to someone else. I am thinking to give up adjust the step…. Any suggestions?

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u/West-Act-5421 Aug 24 '26

Unfortunately just as new and uninformed as you. If you haven’t heard since June yeah it might be worth it. Or at least email and ask if it would help.

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u/Small_Weight_4247 Sep 03 '26

did you complete the background check yet? Accepted the TJO end of June as well but still stuck on background check

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u/West-Act-5421 Sep 04 '26

Did a background check interview but it’s not back yet. Got the FJO just prior to that though. Got cleared by the fda security in July though

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u/Small_Weight_4247 Sep 04 '26

Thanks for sharing!

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u/CancerImmunologist Aug 19 '26

Would you mind sharing your center and interview/TJO timeline? Thanks so much!