David Jefferys

Dr David Jefferys is Senior Vice President for Global Regulatory, Government Relations, Public Affairs and Patient Safety (EMEA, Russia and Australasia) at Eisai. After qualifying, he worked in clinical and academic medicine before spending 20 years as a senior regulator for both medicines and medical devices.

He was executive director of the UK Medicines Control Agency, CEO and Director of the MDA and joint CEO of the MHRA. He was involved in the establishment of the European Medicines Agency, is a CPMP/CHMP member and Chair of the MRFG and PER scheme. For the last ten years he has worked in industry and chairs several key committees for ABPI, EFPIA and IFPMA.

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  • Next: 14 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7 Nov 2025 Live online

An Essential Overview of the Medical Device Industry

Live online

This one-day workshop aims to give all the key information necessary to understand the regulation of medical devices and diagnostics and to appreciate the key differences from pharmaceutical regulation.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr David Jefferys
  • Next: 30 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21 Oct 2025 Live online

A Regulatory Update on the Medical Device and In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulations in the EU and UK

Live online

This course will provide an excellent opportunity to hear the latest developments from regulatory experts, and enable participants to discuss the implications of the regulations on working practices and the potential impact on future regulatory strategies.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr David Jefferys
  • Next: 21-22 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Sep 2025 Live online

Navigating EU and FDA Regulations for Drug/Device and Device/Drug Combination Products

Live online

Gain practical guidance on the complex regulatory landscapes of EU and FDA for drug/device & device/drug combination products in this comprehensive course.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr David Jefferys