DANBURY, CT, January 7, 2026 – Canopy Life Sciences (“Canopy”), a leading provider of clinical to commercial solutions for the life sciences industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Joanna Bova to Senior Vice President, Client Strategy & Enablement and Head of MLR.
A 17-year veteran of Canopy, Joanna’s deep expertise in MLR (Medical, Legal, and Regulatory Review) and commitment to excellence were fundamental to the company’s evolution to a global enterprise serving over 300 customers including 15 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
In her new role, Joanna will oversee strategic client engagement across all of Canopy’s services, including Advertising & Promotional Review, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations, Medical Review, and Clinical and Medical Talent. She will continue to provide direct stewardship of Canopy’s flagship MLR and Content Solutions, reinforcing Canopy’s position as the leader in MLR solutions and drawing on her extensive experience delivering value at scale for clients and stakeholders.
Joanna shares: “I’m thrilled by the opportunity to serve our extraordinary clients and employees in this new role. Growing the Canopy business has been the direct result of passion and hard work but also living the values we bring to clients—authentic collaboration, commitment to best practices, making technology work for people, and the spirit of continuous improvement and progress.”
Susanne Clark, who has served as CEO of Canopy since 2023, adds: “Joanna’s appointment ushers in Canopy’s next wave of innovation, marked by the technology enablement of MLR solutions through our gathrTM platform, optimization of Advertising & Promotion for MLR review, and the rapid expansion of Medical Review capabilities.”
“Joanna’s leadership and expertise have been critical to our progress. I am confident this appointment, in collaboration with our highly talented Senior Leadership, will fuel our growth for Canopy’s next chapter. As we continue to take Canopy to new heights, it reaffirms our steadfast commitment to both our dedicated team and valued clients that will remain the foundation of our success.”
About Canopy Life Sciences:
Canopy Life Sciences provides clinical to commercial solutions to over 300 biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. The company offers solutions in the areas of MLR Operations, MLR Products / Technology, Ad Promo, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations, Medical Affairs, and Clinical and Medical Talent. Learn more at www.hellocanopy.com
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