David Lawson
David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology & Innovation, Department of Health & Social Care
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.