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Navigating Risk and Compliance in Pharma: Effectively Managing Deviations Training Course

Lunch & Learn

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.

26 September 2025
+ 20 March 2026 »

from £175

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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.

What is Lunch & Learn? Turn your lunch hour into a valuable learning opportunity with our all-new Lunch & Learn category – an exciting twist on the traditional webinar, starting in 2025. These bite-sized, budget-friendly and diverse training sessions are designed to fit seamlessly into your working day, providing a flexible and impactful way to advance your skills without disrupting your busy schedule.

If you’re looking to boost your professional expertise, our Lunch & Learn courses combine the latest insights, expert-led instruction, and practical tools to keep you engaged and evolving — all in the time it takes to enjoy your lunch!

So, what are you waiting for? Learn something new, grow your career, and make every minute count.

From £99! Our Lunch & Learn short courses start from just £99 (early booking price) when you book 5 or more places - any combination of multiple courses for one attendee, or multiple attendees on the same course.

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.

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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

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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.

More details

26 September 2025

Lunch & Learn

Live online

12:00-13:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
13:00-14:00 Paris (UTC+02)
07:00-08:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 16643

  • GBP 175 200
  • EUR 245 280
  • USD 280 320

Until 19 Sep

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20 March 2026

Lunch & Learn

Live online

12:00-13:00 UK (London) (UTC+00)
13:00-14:00 Paris (UTC+01)
08:00-09:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 16644

  • GBP 175 200
  • EUR 245 280
  • USD 280 320

Until 13 Mar

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for 7 days, no obligation

* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.

Multiple colleagues? See above for details of our discounts for 2, 3, or 4 delegates. For more, talk to one of our training experts to discuss how to:

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Aleksandra Beer

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Yesim Nurko

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Training expert

+44 (0)20 7749 4749

inhouse@ipiacademy.com