EMA Says Digital Transformation A ‘Fundamental Shift’ In Meeting Regulatory Challenges

Sponsors can expect faster evaluation processes for key medicines and greater support in mitigating medicines supply shortages this year as part of the European Medicines Agency’s digital transformation overhaul.

Hannes Kulovic presenting virtually at the RAPS Euro Convergence 2025 (Pink Sheet)
Key Takeaways
  • The European Medicines Agency is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at improving regulatory efficiency and decision-making for medicines, Hannes Kulovic, head of human management systems at the agency, says.

The European Medicines Agency is “eager to fully embed” advanced digital tools into regulatory processes to “improve decision-making, optimize processes...

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