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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.

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.

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  • 29 Sep • 1 day course

Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO

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  • 29 Sep • 1 day course

The Trade Mark Administrator

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  • 30 Sep • 2 day course

Signal Detection and Regulatory Expectations

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  • 30 Sep • 1 day course

Turn Conflict into Progress: Staying Calm, Clear and Constructive

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  • 01 Oct • 2 day course

Successful Medical Writing – from Protocol to CTD

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  • 01 Oct • 2 day course

Biosimilars

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  • 05 Oct • 2 day course

EU Pharmaceutical Regulations and Strategy

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  • 06 Oct • 1 day course

Orphan Drug Regulatory Masterclass: EU & US Insights

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IP & Patents

Successfully navigating the intellectual property landscape demands expertise spanning patent law, strategic planning, risk management, and international best practices. Our comprehensive training portfolio develops the multifaceted skills and practical knowledge that IP professionals need to protect innovations and drive business value.

Leadership & Strategy

In today's rapidly evolving business environment, exceptional leadership and strategic acumen separate high-performing organisations from their competitors. Our expert-led programmes equip professionals with proven methodologies in team leadership, strategic decision-making, and business transformation to excel in challenging commercial environments.

Personal Development

Personal development is the cornerstone of professional success, encompassing the essential skills and mindset shifts that transform individual potential into measurable achievement. Our comprehensive programmes address critical areas including leadership development, entrepreneurship, time management, and performance enhancement to help professionals thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Pharmaceutical

From regulatory compliance and clinical research to pharmacovigilance and manufacturing excellence, the pharmaceutical sector demands specialised knowledge across multiple interconnected disciplines. IPI Academy's pharmaceutical training programmes provide industry professionals with the expertise needed to meet stringent regulatory requirements, ensure patient safety, and maintain competitive advantage in this rapidly evolving field.

Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory affairs forms the backbone of successful pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology operations, ensuring products meet stringent global compliance standards whilst navigating complex approval pathways. IPI Academy's comprehensive regulatory training equips professionals with essential expertise to drive market access strategies and maintain compliance across diverse international markets.

Vigilance

Vigilance training ensures professionals can effectively monitor and manage safety risks across pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetic products throughout their lifecycle. From signal detection and risk assessment to regulatory compliance and quality management systems, vigilance expertise is essential for protecting public health.

Medical Devices

Medical device development demands expertise across complex regulatory landscapes, clinical evaluation protocols, and evolving technological innovations. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge spanning global regulations, quality management systems, and cutting-edge areas including AI, software validation, and sustainable design practices.

Biopharma

The biopharmaceutical industry represents one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in healthcare, where cutting-edge science meets life-saving treatments. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge spanning biotechnology fundamentals, regulatory compliance, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies like CRISPR and nanoparticles.

Clinical Research

Clinical research excellence demands mastery of evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and quality management systems that ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive clinical research training portfolio equips professionals with essential skills spanning GCP requirements, data integrity, digital innovation, and project management methodologies.

Medical Writing

Medical writing forms the backbone of pharmaceutical development and scientific communication, requiring precise documentation skills for regulatory submissions, peer-reviewed publications, and consumer health materials. Our comprehensive training portfolio covers everything from clinical trial protocols to grant proposals, ensuring professionals can communicate complex medical information with clarity and regulatory compliance.

Medical Technology

Medical technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability imperatives that are reshaping healthcare delivery. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with the critical knowledge needed to navigate regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, and innovative manufacturing processes that define modern medical device development.

Commercial Contracts

In today's complex business environment, robust commercial contract knowledge is essential for enhancing contract resilience, minimising legal exposure and securing competitive advantage. Our specialised programmes develop the strategic drafting, negotiation and risk management capabilities that distinguish exceptional commercial professionals from their peers.

Data Law & Legal Technology

Master the legal frameworks governing data protection, digital assets, and emerging technologies that are reshaping professional practice across all sectors. Our comprehensive training programmes provide practical insights into GDPR compliance, AI regulation, blockchain law, and digital intellectual property protection for modern legal challenges.

Animal Health

Animal health regulatory expertise forms the cornerstone of successful veterinary pharmaceutical development, from initial product conception through market approval and beyond. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with the practical knowledge and regulatory insight essential for navigating complex approval processes across global markets.

GxP

GxP represents the fundamental framework of good practice guidelines that ensure quality, safety, and efficacy across all aspects of pharmaceutical and life sciences operations. From manufacturing and clinical research to distribution and data management, mastering GxP principles is essential for professionals seeking to maintain regulatory compliance and deliver products that protect public health.

Leadership, Strategy & Negotiation

The ability to lead effectively, think strategically and negotiate successfully distinguishes exceptional legal professionals from their peers. These critical competencies enable practitioners to manage complex stakeholder relationships, drive business outcomes and position themselves as indispensable strategic advisors within their organisations.

Project Management

Successful project management requires mastery of both technical methodologies and interpersonal leadership skills to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and competing demands. Our comprehensive training portfolio addresses the full spectrum of project management competencies, from foundational techniques through advanced stakeholder management strategies.

Leadership & Management for Life Sciences

Effective leadership in life sciences requires unique skills to navigate complex regulatory environments whilst driving innovation and managing diverse teams. Our comprehensive leadership and management programmes equip professionals with the strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical tools essential for success in this demanding industry.

Corporate Strategy

Corporate strategy forms the backbone of successful organisations, determining how businesses navigate complexity, create value, and maintain competitive advantage in an ever-evolving marketplace. Our comprehensive corporate strategy programmes equip leaders with essential frameworks for governance, risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making across all organisational levels.

Management

In today's dynamic workplace, exceptional management requires mastery of both traditional leadership principles and contemporary challenges such as remote team dynamics, employee wellbeing, and organisational resilience. Our expertly designed training programmes provide practical, evidence-based approaches to developing the complete skill set modern managers need to lead effectively and drive sustainable business success.

Commercial Management

Effective commercial management drives organisational success by optimising contract performance, mitigating risks, and building strategic partnerships that deliver sustainable value. Our comprehensive training portfolio equips professionals with essential skills in contract administration, negotiation, legal compliance, and supply chain management to excel in today's competitive business environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Life Sciences

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising life sciences by enhancing drug development, improving clinical trial efficiency, and transforming regulatory compliance across pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Master the essential AI applications, regulatory frameworks, and practical implementation strategies driving innovation in modern healthcare.

Copyright & Licensing

Navigate the intricate landscape of intellectual property rights with confidence through comprehensive copyright and licensing expertise. Understanding these fundamental frameworks is crucial for protecting creative assets and maximising commercial value in today's content-driven economy.

Energy

As energy markets evolve rapidly towards sustainability targets, legal professionals need cutting-edge expertise in contract structuring and regulatory frameworks. Our energy law courses provide practical skills in drafting, negotiation, and compliance across traditional and renewable energy sectors.

Facilities, Health & Safety

Professional excellence in facilities, health and safety management requires mastery of complex regulations, strategic planning capabilities, and practical implementation skills across diverse workplace scenarios. IPI Academy's training portfolio develops the comprehensive expertise professionals need to manage risk effectively, ensure compliance, and create resilient operational environments.

Finance Management

Strong financial management capabilities distinguish exceptional leaders from their peers, driving both personal career advancement and organisational prosperity. IPI Academy delivers practical training in financial analysis, credit control, and commercial strategy tailored for professionals across diverse industries.

Communication & Presentation

The ability to communicate with impact and present with confidence has never been more critical in our interconnected business world. Our comprehensive programmes combine time-tested principles with contemporary techniques, developing professionals' capacity to engage diverse audiences, deliver compelling messages, and achieve their communication objectives.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance remains the cornerstone of global insurance stability, enabling insurers to manage risk exposure whilst maintaining competitive market positions. Mastering reinsurance principles, from fundamental industry mechanics to advanced contract management and claims resolution, is essential for insurance professionals seeking to drive strategic business decisions.

Cosmetics

The cosmetics industry operates within a complex regulatory landscape that demands rigorous safety monitoring and compliance expertise. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge in cosmetovigilance, regulatory requirements, and safety standards to ensure market success and consumer protection.

Media & Entertainment

The fast-evolving world of media and entertainment presents unique legal challenges – from intellectual property and licensing to digital rights management and talent agreements. As content continues to cross borders and platforms at lightning speed, it’s essential for industry professionals to stay ahead of these developments. While the courses in this category are aimed primarily at legal professionals and rights management experts looking to move more specifically into the media and entertainment industry, the courses will also provide valuable insights for producers, filmmakers and writers; publishers, broadcasters and distributors; and performers wanting a clearer understanding of the legal side of their roles.

HR & Wellbeing

Effective people management combines strategic HR expertise with genuine care for employee wellbeing, creating organisations where both business performance and human potential flourish. Our comprehensive HR and wellbeing programmes equip professionals with the essential skills to navigate complex employment challenges whilst fostering cultures that prioritise mental health and employee engagement.

Telecoms

Success in telecommunications requires more than technical knowledge - it demands a deep understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and emerging technologies. Our specialised training programmes provide the comprehensive skill set that high-performing telecoms professionals need to thrive.

Sales & Marketing

Mastering the art of sales and marketing is fundamental to driving sustainable business growth and competitive advantage in today's dynamic marketplace. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with proven strategies across digital marketing, pricing, customer acquisition, and sales management to transform business performance.

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It was very informative and engaging. I wanted to brush up on liabilities and get a deeper understanding and I absolutely did. Prof. Singh was very engaging and charismatic.

16 Jul 2026

Liabilities, Damages and other Contentious Issues in International Commercial Agreements

Overall, the course was well structured, informative and engaging. Arun made a rigid and law-heavy subject feel accessible by focusing clearly on the key topics before bringing them together at the end to demonstrate their practical application. Arun's knowledge and use of relevant real-world examples helped make the content easier to understand and relate to.

15 Jul 2026

Introduction to Commercial Contract Review and Negotiation: A Practical 9-Step Framework

I wanted to understand things to consider from negotiating contracts and I'd say the course achieved this. Delivery was confident and knowledge was high. Mark is clearly very knowledgeable and has been involved in some very complex IT contract negotiations.

14 Jul 2026

Mastering IT Contracts: Legal, Commercial and Technical Essentials for Today’s Tech-Driven Deals

I had hoped to get a more detailed introduction to creating a BEP/BER and to learn a strategy for avoiding some of the tests. It was great; I learned a lot and gained a new perspective., she was very warm and responded well to all questions. Even as a non-native speaker, she was very easy to understand and spoke clearly.

13 Jul 2026

Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices

Good, very informative and was helpful. Definitely achieved a better understanding of Biocompatibility of medical devices testing and applications.

13 Jul 2026

Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices

It was great; I learned a lot and gained a new perspective. She was very warm and responded well to all questions. Even as a non-native speaker, she was very easy to understand and spoke clearly.

13 Jul 2026

Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices

I hoped to learn tricks and tips that would keep audiences engaged. I believe this objective was accomplished! I thought this was great and, hopefully I'll be able to attend more like this in the future.

2 Jul 2026

The Leading Note: Nick Looby with 'Zombie Slaying Communication'

My expectation was to learn more about the CIS region and the EAEU registration route. My expectations were fully met. Anna has a lot of experience in this region and shared a lot of her knowledge with us. Very nice presentation and interesting workshop at the end of the webinar. I wish there would be more webinars like this for the CIS & EAEU region overall.

30 Jun 2026

Medical Device Regulation in the Eurasian Union, Russia and the CIS

He's great and knowdgeable, and very clear to teach and lecture. He takes the time to reply and bring clarity.

29 Jun 2026

Masterclass: Market Authorisation of AI-enabled Medical Devices

I think he was great delivering the materials and content

29 Jun 2026

Masterclass: Market Authorisation of AI-enabled Medical Devices

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Victoria Silk

Victoria Silk is Senior Counsel, Trade Marks – New Category Products for BAT. She is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and in-house Counsel. She qualified in London in 2005 and spent 6 years in-house with ICI paints before becoming Virgin’s in-house Trade Mark Attorney in Geneva in 2011. She joined BAT in 2017.

Joeri Beetz

Joeri Beetz, Patent Attorney, Keltie LLP, specialises in patents in the fields of mechanical engineering, physics and control software. Amongst all the different technologies he has been extensively involved in are optical recording, medical devices, agricultural equipment, lighting, displays and automotive. He regularly represents clients in opposition procedures at the EPO, both to defend and to attack patents.

Joeri spent nine years in a Dutch patent firm based in Eindhoven, after five years of working at the in-house patent department of CNH Industrial. He joined Keltie in 2017. During his in-house period he managed a large patent portfolio for a broad range of different combine harvesters. At CNH Industrial, he built an extensive expertise in freedom to operate and patent infringement analysis and gained a keen insight in the commercial implications of different IP strategies.

In 2002, Joeri obtained his masters degree in physics at the University of Utrecht. In his final year at University, he built and tested equipment for testing particle detectors for the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

Claire Mould

Claire is a global strategist, advisor, mentor, and author with 30+ years’ experience driving innovation-led transformation. Grounded in neuroscience and leadership, she integrates complex systems analysis with communication and negotiation facilitation, guided by emotional intelligence, to shape sustainable, future-focused strategies.

As Chair of the Executive Leadership Committee for the International Growth Council, Claire champions inclusive leadership, strategic collaboration, and sustainable growth on a global stage.

John Price

Dr John Price is a physician consultant in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs, working with several small biotechnology companies in North East USA planning submissions for marketing approval of oncology, haematology, renal and orphan drugs.
He was previously Vice President and Head of Global Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, USA. Until 2014 he was VP and Head of Medical, Clinical and Regulatory Operations at Johnson and Johnson Consumer Health, USA and previously VP of Medical Documentation, Labelling and Submissions Management, Worldwide Safety and Regulatory Operations, Pfizer Inc, USA. In these roles he has led and participated in the preparation of multiple clinical overviews and summaries for MAAs, variations, renewals and labelling updates globally.
He is a physician trained also in clinical pharmacology who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry since 1998, including working as a consultant providing medical writing support to pharmaceutical companies and service providers. Prior to joining Pfizer he spent 7 years as medical assessor and head of the Clinical Evaluation Unit of the Post Licensing Division at the Medicines Control Agency (now the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).

Geoff Marsh

Geoff Marsh is the Managing Director of Dansam Ltd, a training company that began in September 1999. 

Geoff started his career as a presenter in 1986 on the Lloyds Bank's 'Customer First' Programme. This was one of the largest series of roadshow workshops in the world at that time. The programme was seen by approximately 70,000 staff.

Geoff has presented courses with Management Forum for nearly 20 years.

In addition he has delivered training and coaching programmes for Robert Bosch Ltd, London Underground, Scottish and Newcastle Breweries, Rohm and Haas, Serono Pharmaceuticals, Domino Printing UK Ltd, Kall Kwik Printing, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Councils, Linton Lubricants, Halliburton, Interserve Project Services, The Midlands Co-op Funeral Division and many others.

Geoff has particular expertise in the financial services sector and his clients include organisations such as Coutts, Acin, Barclays Wealth, Lombard Odier, Lloyds Bank IPB,  JP Morgan, Citibank, Bank Of Vietnam, Bank Of Singapore, Siam Commerce Bank, Bank of Georgia, Caledonia Investments,  Unigestion,  Taib Securities, , Asquith, Cheviot Asset Management, Ernst & Young, Nationwide, Fleming Family and Partners and Rothschilds.   His work for these organisations has ranged from management and leadership skills, teambuilding, communication, presentation skills, front line sales and negotiation training as well as dealing with demanding clients, cold calling and asking for referrals. 

As a trainer and presenter, Geoff has been involved with conferences, seminars and roadshows for organisations such as Kall Kwik, The Color Company, Alphagraphics,  Regus, Great Western Railways, Wessex Water, Vision Box, Viapath and The Zoological Society of London.

Geoff is an international trainer and presenter and has worked outside the UK for organisations such as United Airlines, American airlines, Qatar Airways, BNP Paribas, HSBC, OCBC, Maybank and Unichem

He has been a visiting lecturer on the Swiss Finance Institute executive IWEMBA (International Wealth Management Executive MBA) programme. He has been a guest lecturer with the IE Business school in Madrid and has worked with the Singapore Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and the Singapore Management University for more than 14 years on their Masters in Finance programme (in conjunction with the Singapore Management University and the Nanyang University of Technology.

In addition Geoff is also much sought after as a presenter and after-dinner speaker. He has had his own weekly radio shows on Swindon FM and Swindon 105.5. He is the author and co-author of several books including 'High Performance Presentation Skills', ‘A Sixty minute Guide To Powerful Presentations’, ‘A Sixty minute Guide to Developing Key Accounts’ ‘A Sixty Minute Guide To Franchising’, and ‘A Sixty Minute Guide To Direct Mail’. 

Graeme Ladds

Graeme Ladds, Director of PharSafer, has over 30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He began his career in 1989 at Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals as Head of Drug Safety & Medical Information, before going on to become Head of Global Pharmacovigilance at Shire Pharmaceuticals.

He later founded his consultancy and specialist CRO, PharSafer Associates Ltd, where he has supported companies in establishing pharmacovigilance systems, conducting audits across Europe and the USA, developing SOPs, acting as a QP, and supporting regulatory inspections.

Since 1994, Graeme has also been involved in the monitoring of medical devices, including drug–device combinations, structural devices and electrical medical devices. His experience spans clinical trials and global device vigilance, alongside pharmacovigilance activities across both clinical development and post-marketing phases.

Cheryl Roberts

Cheryl is currently the Global Head of Medical Writing at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., and specialises in medical writing for serious and life‑threatening rare diseases. She joined the pharmaceutical industry in 2001 in drug development, and continued in positions in medical editing and medical writing in both the pharmaceutical and consultancy industry. She holds a degree in Medical Biology and a Masters in Neuroscience. Cheryl has been an approved workshop leader for the European Medical Writers Association since 2015 and gives training on subgroup analyses and orphan medicinal products. 

Zuzanna Kwade

Zuzanna Kwade is Software Clinical Evaluation Lead at Dedalus Healthcare. Zuzanna holds a PhD in Biochemistry and has 15 years of experience in clinical and medical research. She is the co-author of several white papers on regulatory aspects of clinical research and clinical evaluation.

Since 2016, she has been actively involved in Clinical Evaluations according to MEDDEV 2.7.1 (Rev.4) for multiple devices, including high risk hardware devices and medical software. She also represented COCIR in the European Union Task Force on clinical evaluation of software and co-authored MDCG2020-1 guidance on clinical evaluation of MDSW.

Andrew Willis

Andrew Willis is an independent consultant providing expert advice and training on global regulatory solutions and pharmaceutical development. Previously, he worked for Catalent Pharma Solutions as VP Regulatory Affairs & Consulting Services, where he was head of a team of internal and external regulatory affairs consultants.

He qualified as a Chemist from the University of Glamorgan, after which he furthered his understanding of pharmaceutical development, working as a research chemist with Parke Davis. He had 10 years manufacturing and analytical experience prior to entering regulatory affairs as a Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for submission of European MAAs and project management of development programs. He has over 30 years’ pharmaceutical experience with extensive knowledge in the development and manufacture of sterile, solid oral, inhalation, topical and biotech pharmaceutical products. These experiences have allowed knowledge of many biotech products requirements with experiences of growth hormones and multiple cancer treatments, including development and clinical registration of the first genetically modified live bacterium for such treatment.
He has extensive experience of major European and US regulatory projects, in the clinical and marketing authorisation stages, and has significant experience in coordinating and managing meetings with European and US Health Authorities.

Norah Lightowler

Norah Lightowler is a partner in Lightowler Associates, an independent consultancy offering regulatory advice and support to pharmaceutical companies in or proposing to enter the European market for human pharmaceuticals. They are in their twenty fourth year of successful business. She has wide experience in the pharmaceutical and related nutraceutical, herbal and devices industries as a pharmaceutical assessor with the UK regulatory authority and as associate director of European regulatory affairs with an international pharmaceutical company. She is experienced in organising and presenting courses on European regulatory control systems, including requirements, procedures and strategy.

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