HPRA
Executive Assistant To CEO
Karl Cogan Ph.D. After competing a Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in metabolism and health focusing on interventions to improve glycaemic control in diabetic patients, Karl joined the clinical assessment unit of the Health Products Regulatory Authority of Ireland in 2019. Having worked as part of numerous pre- and post-approval assessment teams, Karl moved to the Office of the Chief Executive in 2020, with specific responsibility for planning and coordinating cross-organisational projects at national, regional and international level, in addition to contributing to internal and external communications. As part of this role, Karl works closely with many global regulatory agencies and harmonisation bodies on projects aimed at increasing collaboration, information sharing and reliance.