Lise Alter has served as Director General for Research, Innovation and Digital Health at the French Ministry of Health since September 2026.

She is a medical doctor and holds an MSc specializing in public health and health economics.

Throughout her career, Lise has worked across both the public and private healthcare sectors, with a focus on health policy, innovation, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, health technology assessment, clinical research, and healthcare system performance.

Prior to her current role, she served as Managing Director of the French Health Innovation Agency and as Director of Assessment and Access to Innovation at the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS). She has also held several senior positions within the French Ministry of Health, working with healthcare management, innovation, and clinical research.

Earlier in her career, Lise worked at Eli Lilly in oncology and pricing, reimbursement and market access, as well as at the French National Health Insurance Fund. Her broad experience gives her a comprehensive perspective on the development, assessment, financing and implementation of health innovation in France.