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Management Forum
Navigating Risk and Compliance in Pharma: Effectively Managing Deviations In-house Training
Master the management of pharmaceutical deviations to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance. Discover key steps, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to prevent risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Format: Live online
- CPD: 1 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Part of Lunch & Learn: Navigating Risk and Compliance in Pharma series:
Unlock the essential strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. This dynamic course series dives into critical areas, from mastering deviation management to controlling changes in manufacturing and supply operations. Discover how to maintain top-tier compliance in storage and distribution, with a special focus on third-party logistics (3PL). Equip yourself with the tools to safeguard product quality, meet regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in the fast-paced world of pharma.
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Course overview
Managing deviations effectively is a key component of a robust quality management system and supports the continuous improvement of pharmaceutical processes and product performance.
Occurring at any stage of a pharmaceutical product’s lifecycle - development, manufacturing, or supply operations - deviations must be properly documented, investigated, and analysed to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. Failure to manage deviations adequately can pose risks to quality, compliance, safety, and the efficacy of pharmaceutical products intended to save lives.
This course will explore the crucial steps involved in the overall management of deviations in the pharmaceutical industry.
This course is part of our GxP training (Good x Practice) course collection, which features a variety of topic areas to ensure you comply with the most recent quality guidelines.
Benefits of attending
- Know the fundamentals of deviations management
- Understand the steps and tools involved in root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Learn about of the different components of a good deviation report
- Be aware of the risks involved in the inadequate deviation management
Who should attend
This course is ideal for professionals in the following industries:
- Pharma
- Biotech
- Medical Devices
- Life Sciences (particularly those involved in handling deviations)
Additionally, this course is well-suited for professionals in pharma and related industries who want to understand the fundamentals of deviation management and its impact on both products and business. It is also beneficial for anyone interested in staying updated on the latest regulations and industry trends affecting pharmaceutical deviation management.
This course will cover:
Introduction to deviations
- Basics and examples
- Industry best practices
Deviation management system
- Steps and tools in the deviation investigation
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
Industry regulations and trends
- Health authority requirements
- Compliance risks and challenges
Gurpal Singh
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
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.
