Elena Lungu

With over two decades of private, public and pan-Canadian experience, and a Master of Arts in Economics, Elena Lungu is an expert in drug data systems, analytics and pharmaceutical policy in Canada. She recently joined Canada’s Drug Agency as the Director of Data Systems and Analytics where she spearheads initiatives to enhance data collection, analytics capacity, and collaborative partnerships to improve the pharmaceuticaldata ecosystem for better patient and health system outcomes. In her previous leadership roles, Elena has supported the guideline modernization efforts for the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, and she has built the NPDUIS initiative into a recognized and respected powerhouse of data analytics in support of policy decisions for the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Since the start of her career in private consulting with Brogan Inc., Elena has fostered stakeholder engagement and has developed lasting relationships with domestic and international stakeholders.