Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Sep 2021
FDA advances data, IT modernisation efforts with new Office of Digital Transformation
15 September 2021 - FDA prioritises effective and efficient use of data by reorganising IT, data and cybersecurity functions to agency level.
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the reorganisation of the agency’s information technology, data management and cybersecurity functions into the new Office of Digital Transformation.
The office has been realigned to report directly to the FDA commissioner, elevating the office and its functions to agency-level. This reorganisation will advance the agency’s information technology transformation with improved data and IT competencies that improve agency operations to support the public health mission.
