Bonander will join the MHRA in late May from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he served as chief information officer, leading global technology and cybersecurity operations, public health informatics and data-sharing strategies.

He said: ‘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.'

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.'

Bonander brings over 25 years' experience in technology leadership and health informatics, including expertise in transforming complex public sector organisations.