Lorraine Nolan, PhD

Dr Nolan joined the HPRA in 2001 and since that time has held a number of different roles at senior level within the organisation across a range of areas including inspection and authorisation of human medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and controlled substances. Prior to assuming the role of Chief Executive Dr Nolan was Director of Human Products Authorisation & Registration. Dr Nolan is a member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and as Chair of the Management Board of the EMA since March 2022.