Monica Dias

Dr. Monica Dias studied pharmacy in Lisbon and obtained her PhD from the University of Cardiff. She has subsequently worked in industry in R&D. In 2004 Dr. Dias joined the EMA Quality Office as Scientific Administrator and in 2013 moved to the Office of the Deputy Executive Director where she was Principal Policy and Crisis Coordinating Officer. She was involved in the development of policies and coordinated the Brexit operational preparedness activities at EMA. During the COVID-19 pandemic Dr. Dias coordinated activities in relation to shortages. Since 1 October 2021, Dr. Dias is Head of supply and availability of medicines and devices, a.i. and she is Co-Chair of the HMA/EMA Task Force on the availability of authorised medicines.