Webinar series this Autumn: The Leading Note
Webinar series this Autumn: The Leading Note
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.
Browse our extensive training programme - across diverse subjects such as Life Sciences, Legal, and Energy - and see what’s on over the coming weeks and months.Join delegates from...
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IPI Academy offers a wide-range of business and commercial law courses for the in-house lawyer that are presented both as public and in-house training courses, in order to fulfil all your (and your department’s) training needs.
Commercial agreements and contracts provide the foundation for businesses to operate and are fundamental to the success of a business. Without carefully constructed agreements, disputes and litigation are more likely. Whether you are looking to improve your legal drafting skills or simply keep abreast of the latest developments in international business law and best-practice.
Our life sciences training courses cover Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, IVDs, Biotech/Biopharma and Animal Health and have been designed to focus on regulatory affairs, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, medical writing, latest developments, and best practices (GxP). Our portfolio of events is extensive and provides training from basic to advanced levels in a variety of formats.
The pandemic created numerous challenges across all areas of business worldwide and companies had to respond and adapt very quickly. Now, as the healthcare sector emerges stronger and with renewed strategy, life science companies continue to focus on key areas for development, explore the use of emerging technologies, and seek opportunities to harness collaborations and build resilience.
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.
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.
Whether you are looking for a refresher course or to learn additional skills to adapt to a new career challenge, our wide-ranging, innovative, highly stimulating and challenging leadership and management training courses will allow you to reach your, and your company's, goals.
Focusing on improving your leadership and management skills is key to enhancing your business capabilities and securing your position as an influential part of the business. With so much change taking place and being faced with many new challenges now is the time to focus on your skills in leadership, innovation, strategy, communication, finance, problem solving and conflict management, to name a few key areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The overall content was strong and informative and I believe there was a good mix of discussions, workshops and information. I wanted to deepen my understanding of clinical trial monitoring, particularly the common pitfalls and how to manage them effectively and how to best monitor online/off-site. I believe I’ve learned several valuable methods for identifying and evaluating issues when something goes wrong in a clinical study. I found the sections on risk-based monitoring approaches very insightful and applicable to my work. I also gained insights into ensuring patient safety and maintaining data integrity, as well as the principles of risk-based monitoring. The session on root cause analysis was especially valuable, and I plan to implement this approach in my own clinical study. Overall, I feel that I’ve achieved the goals I set out for this course.
21 Jul 2025
The programme was well-structured and informative. The session provided practical guidance on structuring SOPs, using clear and concise language, and tailoring content to the intended audience. The real-world examples and actionable tips were especially valuable, and I now feel more confident in my ability to revise or create SOPs that align with current standards and expectations. The speaker was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout. Her expertise in SOP writing was clear, and she communicated complex ideas in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way. I particularly appreciated the practical examples and real-life scenarios shared, which made the content more relatable and actionable. She also encouraged questions and interaction, creating a welcoming and supportive learning atmosphere. Overall, her delivery significantly enhanced the quality and value of the training. It struck a good balance between theory and actionable advice, which made it easy to understand and apply.
In summary, the webinar was a valuable learning experience that provided useful tools and insights for writing effective SOPs.
17 Jul 2025
Very good. I was expected to improve my knowledge and get some tips and I did it.
17 Jul 2025
Group tasks were good, as the interactive parts put theory into practice. Language, speed, flow, and overall presentation was good and easy to follow. Absolutely worth while as an intro to writing of SOPs.
17 Jul 2025
I hoped to achieve a full picture of APIs for my new job and yes I accomplished it. A lot of information..
16 Jul 2025
I have accomplished a better understanding of API's after the two day webinar. Very good webinar which covers a good range of content, a little dense, so will need to refer back to it at some stage. Speakers were nice and accommodating. They clearly have a good understanding of the content they are presenting.
16 Jul 2025
The mini MBA for in-house lawyers has reignited my energy for my career. I feel a renewed focus and I’m excited to go back to my business with everything I’ve learnt and discovered.
14 Jul 2025
It was a very very informative webinar which I certainly will recommend to others
14 Jul 2025
Overall, very good. Detailed presentations that were easy to follow.
11 Jul 2025
Richard Featherstone was one of the early pioneers of applying human factors research methods to combination products, having set up Medical Device Usability in 2008. Richard has been designing and conducting human factors studies for over 15 years, and his experience includes a wide range of drug delivery technologies including inhalers, auto-injectors, nasal sprays and associated devices such as tele-health systems. Following his most recent role as Research Director in Human Factors for Emergo by UL, Richard is now providing freelance consultancy and training services. Richard has advised some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as small start-ups. Over 15 years of human factors work has meant that Richard has built a considerable body of knowledge of the regulatory requirements for usability testing, in particular in a European context.
Arnaud Gasnier is founder and CEO of Patentopolis BV. With 20 years experience in IP, he has practiced globally in various IP (patents, trademarks) departments and in various leading roles (Patent Attorney, Licensing Associate, Portfolio Manager, Associate General Counsel) for Swatch, Philips, adidas and Dutch contract research organisation TNO.
In 2004-2008 he carried out a PhD research project (sponsored by the European Patent Office) on IP management (strategies and tactics, performance measurement, effective in-house interventions). Arnaud is a regular speaker at international conferences and the author of ‘The Patenting Paradox’.
He holds a Master of Science in physics, a Master of IP law from a US law school, and an Executive MBA from London Business School. He is also a qualified European Patent Attorney. In 2015, 2016 and 2017 Patentopolis and Arnaud won IP Awards for best IP management, attributed by Acquisition International based on a survey among professionals in the industry. A practical and creative thinker with a multi-disciplinary mind-set, Arnaud enjoys working across borders in terms of disciplines and cultures, and assisting established firms, SMEs and ventures with fostering value creation and capture with IP for long-term benefits and growth.
Find out more about Patentopolis HERE.
Arun Singh (Prof) OBE, FRSA is an international lawyer and consultant to an international law firm. He was formerly a partner and head of commercial law at KPMG Legal and partner at Masons (now Pinsent Masons).
Arun has advised on disputes and collaborations in a wide range of jurisdictions including Europe, countries in West and East Africa, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Libya, Jordan, Syria, the US, Caribbean, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Thailand and Singapore. Arun is cited and ranked in the Chambers Guide to the world’s leading lawyers. He concentrates on international investment, joint ventures, licensing of technology, research and development, M&A, energy, outsourcing and corporate governance in developed and emerging markets; he also handles international legal risk management matters. Arun advises a range of international organisations and is a visiting professor in International Business, Leadership and Negotiations at Salford University Business School, senior associate at Oxford University’s Institute of Legal Practice and teaches international leadership and negotiations at the University of Cambridge. He has facilitated programmes in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.
He is a recognised corporate educator and a non-executive director of two international investment companies – one of which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee.
He was appointed an OBE by HM the Queen in January 1999 for services to international trade, investment and intercultural management. Arun is an editor and contributor to a number of publications including Business and Contract Law (a Thorogood Special Report) and How to Lead Smart People – Leadership for Professionals (Profile Books), a facilitator for company programmes and an experienced speaker at international corporate conferences.
TszWai Woo is a regulatory specialist at IVDeology Ltd. She brings her exceptional regulatory experience from 16 years within the IVD industry to support IVD manufacturers navigate the IVD regulations including CE IVDD, CE IVDR, UKCA and ISO13485 Quality Management Systems
With over thirty years’ experience of working in and with the public, corporate, and charitable sectors, Claire has expertise in providing strategic, analytical, emotionally intelligent solutions that engender, inform, facilitate and embed growth through compassionate leadership.
Extending from post-doctoral studies on neurology, specifically the link between emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence, Claire has written, presented, and worked at a national, European, and international level and has published several research papers and books.
In her previous time as a CEO of various charities, she has practical experience in the art of compassionate leadership and has developed a real passion for helping individuals and organisations to optimise their growth potential.
In addition to her work as a facilitator, delivering sessions and presenting, Claire also works as an independent consultant providing emotionally intelligent strategic solutions, embedding compassionate leadership and maximising growth.
In her spare time, Claire runs for mental health and wellbeing, including running marathons and ultra marathons.
Hélène Russell, founder of The Knowledge Business, is a UK solicitor (non-practising) and specialist in Knowledge, Learning and Innovation. After 8 years in practice, primarily in clinical negligence litigation defence, she has worked as a self-employed knowledge management consultant for 13 years. Hélène specialises in practical tools to improve the efficiency and profitability of real-life law firms.
Hélène has extensive experience in business strategy, project management and teaching leadership skills. She runs a popular 'KM Strategy + coaching' course in UK and has written short form and lengthy strategies for a variety of law firms, as well, of course, as writing her own business’s strategy. Hélène has spoken at various events, including Ark’s KM Legal, Lexpo-18, for UWE, St Andrew’s University, BLS and Allice, and chaired international conferences.
She runs a global online KM training and networking group and is a core committee member organising the annual UK Knowledge Mobilisation Conference and Chair of CILIP’s Knowledge and Information Management Special Interest Group. Hélène has an executive MBA with distinction (which included a strategy module), and she is the sole author of two textbooks, contributor to five of Ark’s multi-author books and is currently contracted to Facet Publishing to write a handbook on KM Strategy.
Dr. Gurpal Singh is an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Management professional with more than 25 years of experience and a history of success in QA operations management, Quality systems implementation and Continuous improvement. He previously worked in global quality assurance roles within large pharmaceutical companies like MSD and Novartis where he led various quality projects and QA initiatives ensuring compliance with international GxP and regulatory requirements. Gurpal holds a doctorate in Chemistry from Magadh University of India and holds professional certificates in Six Sigma, Quality Auditing and Business Management. He is also a member of International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering.
Chris Penfold is an experienced Freelance Packaging Development Specialist and Consultant; a self-motivated, achievement oriented, confident and creative leader with a proven track record in general and technical management. He is a packaging professional with over 25 years packaging development and NPD experience working on £million-brands in the OTC, healthcare and Rx pharma arenas for ‘blue-chip’ multinational companies such as Glaxo (GSK), CIBA (Novartis), Boots Healthcare and Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare.
He is an MBA graduate and Chartered Marketer with extensive cross-functional experience in a broad spectrum of related disciplines, including marketing, supply chain, QC and production. An ‘International Player’ with experience working in various European countries, Middle East, North America and extended business trips to the Far East. Underpinned by proven interpersonal skills, the ability to make things happen and experience gained from independent international consultancy projects and running his own business, Design Cognition Ltd.
Barbara Grossman has a passion for proofreading, quality control, and education. She is a biochemist by training and a medical writer, editor and teacher by profession, with 20+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Before starting her own medical writing and consultancy business (Hawkeye Medical Limited), she built up and managed the medical writing group at Covance, the contract research organisation, working in a wide range of therapeutic areas. She has given professional development training at educational institutions and organisations such as the DIA (Drug Information Association – Europe and USA), EMWA (European Medical Writers Association) and NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), and has led many company-internal training courses.
Barbara is an honorary member of EMWA, was Treasurer 1998–2005, has been an EMWA workshop leader since 2001, served on EMWA’s Education Committee 2010–2018, was the Education Officer for 2 years until 2016, and was EMWA's President for 1 year until May 2020. In addition, she is an Associate Editor of Medical Writing, EMWA’s journal.
Ed Jordan is a dynamic keynote speaker and seasoned executive and leadership coach, with over 10 years' experience empowering leaders and organisations to reach their full potential. After 25 years as a TV and radio presenter, multi-platinum recording artist and film composer in South Africa, he joined the corporate sector in 2014 and gained significant experience in financial services, specifically in innovation, wealth and high net worth private banking. He’s worked in 16 countries across the African continent as well as London, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
Ed is now based in the UK and specialises in transformational leadership, executive development, and corporate communication coaching. He is is passionate about inspiring change and fostering growth by delivering engaging keynotes and customized coaching solutions that drive performance and success.
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