The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander as its new
Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO).
Joining in late May 2026, the appointment of Jason strengthens
the Agency's leadership expertise in health data and technologies
as it gets ready to deliver a new 5-year strategy and modernise
regulation to ensure it is fit for the future.
Jason joins the MHRA from the US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), where he served as Chief Information Officer,
leading global technology and cybersecurity operations, public
health informatics and data-sharing strategies.
Bringing over 25 years' experience in technology leadership and
health informatics, Jason brings deep expertise in transforming
complex public sector organisations. At the MHRA he will play a
critical role in modernising MHRA's portfolio of services and
platforms, supporting faster, more efficient and more transparent
regulation.
His appointment supports the MHRA's ambition to remain a
world-leading regulator through data-driven regulation of
medicines, AI and advanced technologies, enabling innovation
while maintaining robust regulatory standards.
Professor Anthony Harnden, MHRA Chair, said:
“As medicines regulation evolves in a rapidly changing
technological landscape, the MHRA is at the forefront of using
data and digital tools to safeguard patients. Jason's proven
track record will be invaluable in taking forward our work to
protect and promote public health, ensuring people have
confidence in their medicines and healthcare products.”
Lawrence Tallon, MHRA Chief Executive, said:
“Jason brings deep experience from one of the world's leading
health regulatory authorities, operating at the intersection of
technology, data and public health. His leadership will be
critical as we modernise the MHRA's systems and services to
support faster, more efficient and more data-enabled regulation.”
Jason Bonander, Incoming MHRA Chief Digital and
Technology Officer, said:
“Throughout my career I've seen how modern digital capabilities
can transform how institutions serve the public. The MHRA sits at
the heart of a complex health and life sciences ecosystem -
protecting patients while enabling innovation. I am excited to
join the MHRA, work with colleagues across the Agency and the
ecosystem to strengthen digital and data capabilities that make
regulation more agile, insight-driven and responsive,
accelerating access to safe and effective products while
maintaining the highest standards of public trust.”
