Lunchtime Briefing on Innovating to Deliver the Life Sciences Sector Plan
With David Lawson, Director, Medical Technology and Innovation, Department of Health and Social Care.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 12:30-13:30.
With the Life Sciences Sector Plan setting out the vision to drive growth, innovation and better health outcomes, it is vital to understand how cross-sector collaboration can position the UK as a leading life sciences economy.
By joining on the day you will:
- Explore how partnerships are being built across government to support the growth of this key IS-8 sector
- Identify approaches to streamlining the access and adoption of MedTech in England
- Understand the decision making that ensures balance between potential opportunities in MedTech with the need to protect patients
Speaker
Policy lead for Medical Technology & Innovation with responsibility for the implementation of the Government's inaugural Medical Technology Strategy published February 2023 and commitments under the 10 Year Health Plan and Life Science Sector Plan published July 2025. Key initiatives include: Design for Life programme, Innovative Devics Access Pathway, Rules Based Pathway, Value Based Procurement guidance, MedTech Compass comparison system, National Product Information Management system, Reform of £1.6bn Part IX Drug Tariff. Former Chief Procurement Officer at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – a position held for 21 years – and double winner of the Supply Chain Excellence Award in 2008 and 2021.
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