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Comprehensive Overview of FDA Regulatory Compliance for Drugs and Biotech Products™

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Who Should Attend

This course provides a comprehensive, cost effective compliance strategy for professionals in the drug and biologics industries.  The course is designed to provide attendees with a strong foundation for understanding the regulatory requirements of the US FDA.  Content is ideal for those looking for an introduction to regulatory compliance or who need a refresher on current compliance trends within the regulated environment.

Typical attendees include those in the following disciplines:

  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Manufacturing/Production
  • Research and Development
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Development and Preparation of Submission Material
  • Laboratory Operations

The course is ideal for new hires, as well as Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.  All levels of experience will benefit from this course.



Learning Objectives

The course is designed to give participants a strong foundation in the fundamentals of FDA regulatory compliance for drugs and biotech products.  Additionally, this course will detail how to meet compliance objectives in a cost-contained manner. 

Upon completion of the course attendees will:
  • Understand the guidelines, philosophy and practical approach to FDA compliance
  • Explore the seven key strategies to cost-effective compliance: use of outsourced assistance, audits, simultaneous submissions, Quality by Design, use of operational definitions, reliance on electronic submissions, and prioritization of guidelines
  • Have resources for reference and update


Course Description

This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the parameters for regulatory compliance, successful approaches to compliance, and meeting the concerns of regulators.  Attendees will leave with a comprehensive set of tools for preparing regulatory initiatives, coping with challenges, and managing compliance.

Additional benefits of this class include:

  • FDA authority and processes including 483s, Warning Letters, recalls, and other potential actions
  • The FDA electronic submission procedures
  • A brief comparison with other national regulatory compliance issues
  • A chance to actively learn form fellow participants, as well as from an instructor who brings 30 years of practical regulatory experience to a lively combination of lecture, discussion, and exercises.


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Past Participants' Comments:

"CfPIE has once again delivered a course of the highest standard.  The instructor relayed her best knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in a comprehensive and energetic manner.  I look forward to attending further courses with CfPIE in the future."
Janet P., QCT, Pfizer

"This was and excellent class!  The information gives you a very comprehensive overview of what the FDA requires.  I was able to get more information from this FDA training class in two days than I have in all other training courses I have taken combined!"
Cory D., Associate Manager, Document Control, Cardinal Health – Oral Technologies

"Very informative course.  The Course Director takes the time to answer client-specific questions which really helps drive the information home."
Claudia B., Senior Consultant, Tunnell Consulting

"Great introduction to the FDA inspection process and requirements from all perspectives.  The Course Director's experience and knowledge is very applicable and evident."
Scott G., Senior Scientist, Shire Labs

"The Course was well organized and supported well by the written material.  The instructor was knowledgeable and illustrated numerous points by example.  She appeared to be very current on FDA thinking."
William M., Livestock Vet. Manager, Pfizer Animal Health

"Presentation was clear and the Course Director showed a willingness to go beyond the material by giving real-life examples to help with understanding and clarification."
Monica S., Senior QA Auditor, Merck

"The Course Director was very informative.  Her ability to give examples based on personal experience really enhanced my learning and understanding of the topics."
Kelli H., QA Manager, PharmaForm

"The course used numerous examples of personal experience and examples from FDA audits of biotech and pharma companies which was critical in effectively understanding FDA regulations, audits and quality systems.  I have been able to make a direct comparison between my company's current quality systems and what the FDA expects to see.  This has not only provided me with a degree of reassurance, but has also enabled me to think of new ideas.  I intend to implement change within my own manufacturing department which will assist in the monitoring and control of current process and systems.  The course has been very thought provoking and a fantastic refresher."
Angela S., Reagents Manager, Genzyme Diagnostics

"Our instructor was very knowledgeable and very encouraging.  Communication was excellent and she cared that we understood the course materials."
Sarah V., Regulatory Affairs Compliance Analyst, Paddock Labs




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Certification Programs available for this Course:
Certified Medical Writing Professional (CMWP)™
Certified Process Validation Professional (CPVP)™
Current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) Certified Compliance Professional (GLPCP)™
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certified Professional (GMPCP)™
Global Regulatory Affairs Compliance Professional (GRACP)™


Related Courses:
FDA Inspections: What Regulators Expect and How to Prepare™
Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)™
Medical Devices: EU Directives, Guidance, CE Marking and ISO Standards Certifications™
Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories -  A Regulatory Compliance Primer™



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