Mr Lawson is the Government policy lead for Medical Technology with responsibility for the implementation of the Government's inaugural Medical Technology Strategy published February last year.

David is also SRO for the Innovative Devices Access Pathway bringing together MHRA, NICE, NHSE and the Devolved Administrations to provide enhanced support for novel technology that meets an unmet need. Prior to joining the Department, Mr Lawson was the Chief Procurement Officer at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust – a position he held for 21 years – and is a double winner of the Supply Chain Excellence Award in 2008 and 2021.