Andrea Manfrin, PhD, MBA, PharmD, MHRA

Andrea joined the MHRA in June 2023 as Deputy Director of Clinical Investigations and Trials. His ambition is to facilitate regulatory change, making the UK one of the best places to conduct clinical research for sponsors and patients. Andrea has over 30 years of international experience as an academic, consultant, and entrepreneur in the healthcare sector. Before working at the MHRA, he was at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as the Faculty Director of Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences and Chair Professor of Pharmacy Practice, where he led the conceptualisation and development of clinical trials in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health services research. Andrea still holds a visiting professor position at UCLan. In the UK, Andrea obtained a PhD from the University of Greenwich and Kent, an MBA from Bradford School of Management, a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Kent and a Certificate in Foundation of Senior Management from the Open University. In Italy, a PharmD and MPharm from the University of Trieste and a Specialisation in Hospital Pharmacy from the University of Padua.