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With over 30 years’ experience of delivering live public, inhouse and e-learning courses to a wide range of industries, IPI is a global leader.

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  • 12 Nov • 1 day course

A Practical Guide to Writing Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

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  • 14 Nov • 1 day course

Confidence in Presenting and Public Speaking

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  • 17 Nov • 2 day course

Good Distribution Practices of Pharmaceuticals and APIs

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  • 18 Nov • 2 day course

Negotiating and Drafting IT Contracts

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  • 18 Nov • 2 day course

Masterclass: Market Authorisation of AI-enabled Medical Devices

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  • 18 Nov • 1 day course

The Leading Note: Graham Boyd with 'From Gridlock to Growth'

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  • 19 Nov • 1 day course

AI in Pharmacovigilance

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  • 21 Nov • 1 day course

Music Licensing in Business Premises: A Practical Look

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  • 24 Nov • 2 day course

Understanding Computer System Validation (CSV)

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Pharmaceutical

By attending our pharmaceutical training courses you will gain access to industry, academic and regulatory authority experts with a wealth of experience.  Our in-person events also provide the opportunity to network and discuss the challenges and developments with our speakers and other like-minded pharmaceutical professionals.

Discovery, development and manufacture of drugs are central to the pharmaceutical industry. Keeping up-to-date with the latest regulations and new discoveries in this fast-paced environment is essential for all professionals working within the industry. Our pharmaceutical training courses have been designed to focus on the latest developments and best practices, presented by industry experts on key topics across the pharmaceutical lifecycle, including clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, GxP, pharmacovigilance, medical writing and biopharma.

Vigilance

Our pharmacovigilance training courses have been designed for drug safety professionals and will offer practical advice on key topics and the latest regulatory developments in this increasingly important field.

Pharmacovigilance has undergone a rapid regulatory change in recent years and become one of the most demanding aspects of the pharmaceutical industry to both understand and comply with.

We also provide training in vigilance and adverse event management for medical devices and pharmacovigilance for veterinary medicinal products and cosmetics.

Commercial Contracts

Good business, leadership and management skills are essential for every lawyer, whether in-house or in private practice. Having the right skill-set is the basis for success in any role and our commercial contracts law training courses have been designed to give lawyers the necessary skills and techniques in order to make a strategic and commercial difference to their business, ensuring that they are able to have a positive influence with clients and colleagues.

GxP

We offer a range of essential GxP (Good x Practice) compliance training courses across a variety of areas to ensure you comply with the regulations and quality guidelines.

GxP is a series of quality guidelines and regulations created to ensure that bio/pharmaceutical products that are consumed, or used by humans or animals are safe, meet their intended use, and adhere to quality processes during manufacturing, control, storage, and distribution.

GxP is an abbreviation of referencing the various ‘good practice’ regulations in the life sciences industry. G (Good) P (Practice) x (variable depending on the application) covers a wide range of processes used in development, manufacturing and distribution of regulated products, such as; Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) etc.

We provide GxP training for the pharmaceutical, medical device, animal health and cosmetics industries, covering, manufacture, laboratory, distribution and clinical good practices. Focused topics include Quality Management Systems, Packaging and Labelling, Computer System Validation and the role of the Qualifed Person and Responsible Person. Staying constantly up-to-date with changes in requirements can be challenging, so keep abreast of changes and their implications on good practices by attending our extensive training series.

Personal Development

Management skills are an important part of increasing your personal effectiveness and therefore success in your role. Our range of personal development training courses will provide you with the skills, tools and competencies required for effectively working in today’s challenging business environment. Each personal development skills training course ensures that you are enhancing your existing managerial skill-set to strengthen your capabilities and realise your potential.

Medical Devices

With our extensive faculty of expert speakers with experience in the field of medical devices, we deliver a variety of medical device training courses that are relevant, will keep you abreast of regulatory changes, are highly interactive and offer a great opportunity for you to network with others working in the medical device industry.

The constant development of new medical devices, alongside changes and updates to regulations, create an ever-changing landscape in the medical device field  Whether you are looking to develop your understanding of drug/delivery combination products, keep up-to-date with the latest EU and FDA regulatory requirements, learn about clinical studies, or hear the latest on the use of medical device software and emerging technologies.  IPI Academy offers a wide selection of medical device training courses for you to extend your knowledge, hear the latest regulatory updates and focus on particular areas of Medical Devices.

Regulatory Affairs

Our regulatory affairs training courses have been designed to update delegates on a wide range of regulatory topics, from updates on the latest regulations to registration procedures and strategies. We provide information on regulatory approval in key regions globally, with practical advice from our expert speaker panel.

Medical Technology

Technology and innovation in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries is constantly changing, from innovation in products to improving existing products, new manufacturing processes, and modes of practice.  

Our medical technology training courses will provide delegates with essential information, illustrate the opportunities available from the use of medical device software to artificial intelligence, and keep you abreast of the evolving regulations. 

Our expert faculty of speakers will also present developments in specific therapeutic areas.  

 

Copyright & Licensing

Many open platform organisations have made it possible for copyright owners to make their creative works available more quickly and simply. Businesses need to stay ahead of current trends and keep up to date with new practices in this complex area of the law. Our expert trainers in this field will make sure you’re abreast of the latest law and best practice.

Animal Health

IPI Academy provides a wide range of animal health training courses that will give you access to leading experts and the latest information within this field. The regulations that apply to veterinary medicines are complex and our series of courses will help you comply with the regulations for a successful market strategy. 

The animal health industry is a growing and constantly changing market as the result of new opportunities, legislation and regulation in veterinary medicines, vaccines, animal feed and feed additives. To be competitive in this field it is essential to keep up-to-date with the global regulatory requirements and have access to experts who interpret these requirements and provide practical advice on application.  We provide training from an introductory to an advanced level in this area of life science.

Clinical Research

IPI Academy’s clinical training courses cover all aspects of clinical research including regulatory requirements, the conduct of trials, human factors and data management.  Our expert speakers will cover the latest regulatory updates and key topics relevant for all clinical trial professionals.  

Our courses provide a comprehensive portfolio of all aspects of clinical research for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and veterinary medicines and provide an excellent opportunity to understand the complexities and requirements involved in this critical area and learn from leading experts in this field. 

 

 

Biopharma

Biopharmaceuticals, known colloquially as biopharma, are the point at which biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing meet. Biopharma is the application of living organisms or extractions, by-products or components of living organisms, to prevent, relieve, or treat diseases.

IPI Academy’s biopharma training courses provide an extensive series of training opportunities covering a variety of topics, including the development of biopharmaceuticals, clinical trial requirements, manufacture, regulations and applicable standards. Our courses also provide insight into the use of emerging technologies and state-of-the-art processes.  

Data Law & Legal Technology

The expert advice and commentary provided in our comprehensive data law and legal technology training courses will ensure you navigate safely through the plethora of law and regulations. There are many pitfalls to avoid in this fast-moving area of law. It is essential for both in-house and private practice lawyers to stay up to date with the latest law and practice relating to data usage and technology.

Commercial Management

IPI Academy's commercial management courses, are especially designed for the commercial/contracts manager, will give you best practice knowledge and skills to make difficult decisions effectively and confidently as well as allowing you to gain a sound grasp of contract law and understand the financial principles and business implications on which a contract is built.

The role of a commercial/contracts manager is exceptionally demanding and complex, especially as companies are increasingly looking at cost as a means of providing competitive advantage. By proactively managing contracts and understanding the commercial implications for your business you will be able to anticipate risks and resolve problems before they arise.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources, or synthetically created ones. A number of regulations apply to cosmetics globally: in the European Union, the manufacture, labelling, and supply of cosmetics and personal care products are regulated by Regulation EC 1223/2009. In the US the FDA legislation of cosmetics is covered by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and internationally there are ISO standards (ISO 22716:2007) on the safe manufacturing of cosmetics products under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regime 

The definition of a cosmetic is based on “intended use,” which is influenced by product claims, consumer perception, and formulation. Any product that falls into the cosmetics category is subject to legislation and regulations.

Some products meet the definitions of both cosmetics and drugs. This may happen when a product has two intended uses. For example, toothpastes that contain fluoride, deodorants that are also antiperspirants, and moisturizers and makeup marketed with sun-protection claims. Such products must comply with the requirements for both cosmetics and drugs.

Our series of courses delivered by experts will assist you in complying with the various global regulations and help you navigate the best route to market. They will cover such topics as: Cosmetogivilance, Good Manfuacturing Practices, Product Safety, Labelling and Product Information Requirements and the role of the Responsible Person.

HR & Wellbeing

Whether you are looking to recruit, get up to speed with the latest developments in the law or for guidance on latest best practice, we offer a wide range of HR management training courses and events for Human Resources professionals that are presented both as public and in-house courses, in order to fulfil your (and your department’s) training needs.

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset and the role of the HR function is to take responsibility for the management and allocation of this resource, ensuring that the needs and strategic objectives of the business are met.

 

Medical Writing

The process for new drug approvals and medical devices relies heavily on the quality of documentation submitted to the regulatory authorities, and a high standard of medical writing plays a vital role in ensuring a positive outcome.

Our medical writing training courses will provide delegates with all the tools and techniques necessary to comply with the required standards.

Our expert team of speakers has extensive knowledge and expertise in this specialist area.

Corporate Strategy

IPI Academy offers corporate strategy training courses covering the essential skills and best practices for all Company Directors and Company Secretaries, as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs. Our products also cover a large selection of topics to help you navigate through potential mergers and acquisitions to ensure the best outcomes for you and your business.

Both Directors and business leaders need to understand their full range of complex duties and responsibilities, and how to minimise the company’s liabilities while strengthening its stability. The corporate, business and functional strategies of a business all need to be evaluated, critically analysed and built on to ensure a successful growing business in the face of today's challenges.

 

Facilities, Health & Safety

The role and responsibilities of the Facilities Manager should not be underestimated. There is a plethora of fast-changing legislation that needs to be considered for the smooth running of your business. 

Our publications and bespoke training offer a wide range of topics to help assist you in navigating potential risks in relation to fire safety, industrial accidents and all the vital aspects of facilities and property management.

Energy

The worldwide pandemic has created many challenges for business and, even though the oil and gas industry is used to the highs and lows of economic cycles, the latest downturn was unlike any other. The rebound of the global economy has been faster than many expected but, along with a longer-term decline in petroleum demand, the oil and gas sector needs to ensure it is focussed on key strategic skills to secure the way forward. 

Our specialised courses cover the commercial knowledge, contract drafting skills and management techniques you will need to successfully navigate through these challenging times.

IP & Patents

Whether you are looking to get to grips with the latest processes and procedures, draft effective agreements or simply keep abreast of latest legislation and developments, IPI Academy offers a wide range of IP training courses, presented both as public or in-house events to fulfil your patenting and intellectual property training needs.

Whilst the world’s national IP laws have become more consistent over recent years, the world of intellectual property is still a complex area. In order to legally and efficiently protect and exploit IP rights to the best advantage it is paramount that businesses stay abreast of latest developments and best practice.

Leadership, Strategy & Negotiation

Business skills are a world away from the technical role of practicing law but they are just as important. Every lawyer, whether in-house or in private practice, needs to have exceptional negotiation, communication, leadership, financial and management knowledge and skills that they can put into practice to complement their legal knowledge and achieve the desired results. 

This suite of workshop style programmes will ensure you have the full skill-set needed to excel in your role and bring value to your business.

Reinsurance

Our insurance and reinsurance training courses cover up to the minute issues and the latest legal developments: from understanding contract wordings, how to draft contracts, how to respond to and manage claims and dealing with disputes, to the management and personal skills needed to succeed in this arena.

The international insurance and reinsurance sector is a highly technical and specialised area. Reinsurance contracts, in particular, play a major role in reducing an insurer’s exposure to losses, assist with capital management and, if drafted correctly, can protect against insolvency.

Finance Management

IPI Academy has developed a range of finance management training courses offerings to suit the fast-paced changes needed to face today’s challenges. Our range of formats gives individuals a real choice in how to gain this crucial knowledge.

Focussing on the core financial aspects of a business has never been so important as we navigate out of the global pandemic and focus on what this means to our businesses going forward. A complete understanding of the latest financial standards and best practice procedures are crucial to maintaining financial stability whilst driving your business forward.

Telecoms

Our specialised telecoms training courses will give you a sound sector specific commercial knowledge and the contract negotiating and drafting skills that are essential in this ever-expanding sector.

The pandemic has accelerated structural challenges and trends that have long faced the telecommunications industry. To ensure business agility in the face of these challenges, telecoms technical and non-technical staff need to ensure they are focusing on key knowledge and practical skills and best practices relevant to their industry.

Sales & Marketing

Our collection of sales and marketing training formats covers the key tools, strategies and techniques to give you the skills and confidence to help you achieve successful marketing account management, sales growth and improve your, and your organisation's performance.

Sales and marketing are two key functions that impact both the creation of new business and overall business revenue and success. Focusing on the latest best practice and building your key skills will enable you to target and retain more valuable customers and reduce the duration of the sales cycle.

Latest reviews See more

I was hoping to gain a better understanding of regulatory variations, and the webinar was very useful, clear and comprehensive. It will definitely help me in my work. I appreciated that speaker was interactive with the class and very kind.

29 Oct 2025

Variations to Marketing Authorisations

Communication was really good. [I] Gain a deeper knowledge in Data Exclusivity, Market Exclusivity, FTOs, Patent Clearance, SPC waiver, PED in order to be able to coordinate with our partner IP expert and to simpler my communication with clients who ask for this type of documents

21 Oct 2025

Patent Strategies for Generic Medicines and Generic Medicine Companies

The content, the presentation, and the presenter were all excellent. Standard requirements for the gamma sterilization process part of the training was very detailed and helped me a lot in understanding the expectations.

20 Oct 2025

Sterilization of Medical Devices

I believe I have received structured information about trade secret that can be used for practical matter in order to improve everyday work. Moreover, I have received support to explore very important legal aspect in greater depth. The combination of legal and practical aspect of this matter -derived from speakers know how- along with the integration of quizzes, was particularly effective.

17 Oct 2025

Managing Information Flows for IP (Intellectual Property) Purposes: Trade Secrets

The webinar was very interesting and interactive. I wanted to improve my knowledge of trade secrets and so it was. All the webinar and very interesting the quiz time.

17 Oct 2025

Managing Information Flows for IP (Intellectual Property) Purposes: Trade Secrets

Content was good, speaker was knowledgeable and the pace was good.

15 Oct 2025

Advanced Veterinary Pharmacovigilance

The speaker was clear and concise and very willing to answer any questions with patience.

15 Oct 2025

Advanced Veterinary Pharmacovigilance

Overall, the course is very good. The speaker is very kind and answers the participants’ questions patiently and clearly. It’s evident that he masters the subject and has faced the same challenges and doubts that we, as participants, encounter in our daily work. It was also great that he helped us with practical examples and gave us tips to reduce the workload in some areas.

15 Oct 2025

Advanced Veterinary Pharmacovigilance

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Niels Ersbøll

Niels Ersbøll, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP, advises clients on EU competition law in relation to cartels and restrictive practices, merger control, abuse of dominance and State aid. He is currently involved in several pending EU cartel investigations. He advises on merger control investigations by the European Commission and competition authorities worldwide for clients such as General Electric, Boston Scientific, Pfizer, and Sanyo. Where investigations (mergers or cartels) are run by several authorities in parallel, he assists with overall strategy and coordination. Niels also has significant experience helping clients with designing and implementing compliance measures and conducting internal investigations and audits.

Peter Rudd-Clarke

Peter Rudd-Clarke specialises in helping businesses navigate regulatory challenges and liability risks, particularly in the life sciences, healthcare and consumer products sectors. 

Peter advises a range of businesses including medical device companies, software producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, service providers and producers of lifestyle products.

His regulatory experience includes advising on the regulation of medical devices and consumer products, as well as CE/UKCA marking, clinical trials, regulatory investigations, the application of industry codes and ongoing compliance matters.

The litigation and risk management side to Peter’s practice involves defending manufacturers of complex products against liability claims, often across multiple jurisdictions; as well as advising clients on product recalls and corrective actions. 

Peter is ranked in the Legal 500.

 

Fred Nicolle

Fred Nicolle is a UK and European qualified patent attorney (CPA, EPA) at Simmons & Simmons. He has over 15 years experience specialising in patent prosecution and contentious matters for the life sciences sector. He has particular expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health products, cosmetics, foods and health supplements. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Natural Sciences degree with a final year research project in synthetic organic chemistry.

Fred has extensive experience of contentious patent proceedings in opposition at the European Patent Office and in national litigation, having defended patents for numerous commercially important products. Notable examples include the defence of patents for Noctiva™ (desmopressin acetate nasal spray), Bendeka® (bendamustine HCl injection), Revlimid® (lenalidomide), Xeplion®/Invega Sustenna® (paliperidone palmitate), wound dressings, and contact lenses.

Fred is featured in The Legal 500 and IAM Patent 1000 as a recommended patent attorney.

Mario Subramaniam

Mario is a partner at Bird & Bird and an IP and transactions specialist with extensive experience in the Life Sciences. He advises global Life Science clients on strategic IP licensing, collaboration and partnering transactions. He also supports those clients with M&A, joint ventures, asset acquisitions and disposals, strategic manufacturing, supply and outsourcing arrangements. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Mario worked as a research scientist in the fields of tumour immunology and molecular biology. Having spent a significant period of his career in-house advising Life Science clients, Mario brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to clients contemplating strategic transactions and partnerships. His experience and approach also brings great synergy to Bird & Bird's outstanding Life Sciences offerings, allowing an unrivalled opportunity to support clients with their most pressing challenges.

James Agnew

James Agnew is a supervising associate at Simmons & Simmons. He has worked on a range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters including commercial licensing, collaboration agreements, software protection, settlement proceedings and the intellectual property aspects of corporate transactions, financings and commercial arrangements. James also advises on life sciences regulatory issues including the promotion of medicines and devices and interactions with healthcare professionals. He has experience in a wide range of industries, including life sciences, TMT, finance, Fintech, energy and defence, with a focus on transactions involving intellectual property.

Stephen Reese

Stephen Reese is a partner at Clifford Chance and advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters including patents, trade marks, trade secrets and copyright. Stephen represents and advises a broad range of clients in relation to the protection, exploitation and enforcement of their intellectual property rights. With significant experience representing clients within the life sciences and technology fields, Stephen has acted on some of the most significant licensing transactions in the life sciences industry. Since 2010, Stephen has been listed as one of IAM’s Top 250 Patent Licensing specialists.

Christopher Freeth

Christopher Freeth is a senior IP lawyer at Gowling WLG in London, with over 11 years of experience across the sector and particular expertise in complex worldwide patent licensing and R&D collaborations. Chris specialises in the life sciences sector acting for clients from 'big pharma' to biotechs, universities and start-ups. He has also has significant litigation and IP strategy experience.

Clive Thorne

Clive’s practice encompasses all areas of intellectual property; including patents, copyright, trademarks, passing off, breaches of confidence, privacy and data law. He has wide international experience, particularly in the Far East, and is admitted to practice in Hong Kong and Australia. He has handled disputes in all relevant courts including the High Court, IPEC, Court of Appeal, Privy Council and UK Supreme Court. Clive is a firm believer in the value of arbitration for determining IP disputes and has been appointed to sit as an arbitrator by inter alia, ICC, WIPO and in specialist panels. He has written and lectured widely on IP law and recently published the latest edition of “Users Guide to Copyright.”

Clive trained at Clifford-Turner and later practised in the UK and Hong Kong with Baker-Mckenzie. For many years he headed the IP practice at Denton Hall and subsequently at Arnold and Porter.  More recently he was a partner at RPC and Wedlake Bell and Special Counsel at Baker -Botts.

He has acted for clients in many industrial fields including; IT, aerospace, retail, pharmaceutical and healthcare, toys and games, publishing, food, press, advertising and air-conditioning. He has also handled many leading IP actions.

Recent work has included acting for the successful party in the Court of Appeal in a patent action relating to wound dressing technology, handling a multi-jurisdictional copyright and trade mark dispute for a Hong Kong food manufacturer, acting for an intervening party in the UK Supreme Court in the constitutionally important Article 50 judicial review, handling a design protection campaign for a New Zealand manufacturer of distinctive kitchenware and defending patent attorneys in professional negligence claims.

Ewan Townsend

Ewan Townsend's practice focusses on the commercial transactions involved in the development, exploitation and commercialization of medicinal products, representing many of the world's most sophisticated biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. His experience includes structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including license and collaboration agreements, manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements, clinical trial agreements, services agreements and co-promotion/co-development arrangements.

Ewan also advises on the regulatory issues that frequently arise in the context of those transactions and throughout the medicinal product life cycle, particularly in relation to marketing authorisations, manufacturing, distribution, advertising, pricing and reimbursement.

David Bryon

Dr David Bryon has an extensive business background that includes senior roles within aviation, leisure and hospitality, and event management. For the past decade, he has built a media profile that includes business keynote presentations, after dinner speeches, TV and radio media commentary, and stand-up comedy. He also delivers workshops on speaking and presenting techniques to businesses and staff, including at CEO and director level. He has a degree and PhD from the University of Liverpool.

 

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