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Pharmaceutical Training Courses

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.

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Drafting and Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements

Bespoke

This intensive and interactive one-day programme focuses on CTAs in the pharmaceutical industry where legal, policy and ethical considerations underpin how these agreements are drafted

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Next: 4 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 9 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10 Sep 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Dec 2025 Live online

Additional Risk Minimization Measures (aRMMs) and Their Effectiveness

New for 2024

Live online

Delve into the world of additional Risk Minimization Measures (aRMMs) and explore everything from the regulatory framework surrounding aRMMs to their impact on patient safety and healthcare outcomes.

  • 3 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Alina Panourgia
  • Next: 9-13 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 24-26 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-4 Jul 2025 Classroom
  • Also: 6-10 Oct 2025 Live online

Advanced Pharmacovigilance

Live online, Classroom

This course will be of maximum benefit to those drug safety professionals who are working both in the clinical and post-marketing safety arena including QA for auditing.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 11 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Oct 2025 Live online

Advanced Project Management in Clinical Research

New for 2025

Live online

This Clinical Research Project Management Training course will provide you with key techniques to apply during your clinical research project to aid successful project delivery. This course will be key for those involved in clinical research projects and will cover system thinking, agile approaches and risk analysis.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Roger Joby
  • Next: 12 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 4 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1 Oct 2025 Live online

The Advancement of Research and Development (R&D) Clinical Trials using Software Automation

New for 2025

Live online

This course will help delegates gain a better understanding of the automation technology driving change within the clinical trials landscape.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Graham Howieson
  • Next: 18-19 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 6-7 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3-4 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Nov 2025 Live online

Agile Leadership for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals in a hybrid world

Live online

This comprehensive two-day course will introduce you to the core concepts of what makes an excellent leader - in the context of the pharmaceutical industry - and how to apply the different skills of leading your staff and team to maximise results

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 20 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 12 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19 Nov 2025 Live online

AI in Pharmacovigilance

New for 2024

Live online

In this exciting new course, gain an introduction into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on drug safety and monitoring.

  • 3 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Alina Panourgia
  • Next: 9 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17 Sep 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10 Dec 2025 Live online

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and 'One Health': Current Challenges, Regulatory Frontiers and Future Solutions

New for 2025

Live online

This course will allow participants to explore the regulatory landscapes governing AMR, discover innovative solutions and understand the challenges AMR poses across different sectors.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Linda Oyama
  • Next: 12 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 27 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 4 Dec 2025 Live online

Best Practice for Writing Effective SOPs

Live online

An essential course for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and including best practice SOP writing using process mapping.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 7-8 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 27-28 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Nov 2025 Live online

Best Practices for Supplier Qualification in Life Science

New for 2024

Live online

Explore the intricacies of Life Science Supplier Qualification through our comprehensive course. Gain expert insights into regulatory compliance, supply chain optimization, and strategic sourcing. Elevate your proficiency in maintaining product integrity with proven industry best practices.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 30-31 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21-22 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 30 Sep-1 Oct 2025 Live online

Biosimilars

Live online

A two-day seminar providing an essential overview of biosmilars and how they differ from the original biological product.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 2-6 Dec 2024 Live online

Biotechnology for the Non-Biotechnologist

Live online

An ideal course for non-scientists and scientists who need to understand the basic theory, principles, techniques and potential of biotechnology.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mardon McFarlane
  • + 6 more
  • Next: 6 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 12 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 5 Nov 2025 Live online

Building Better Health via Digitalised and Personalised Patient Support Programmes

New for 2024

Live online

Learn how to build digital technology that is specifically aligned to match with the patient, the study, the disease and the treatment program.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Graham Howieson
  • Next: 13 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 28 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 5 Dec 2025 Live online

CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Action)

Live online

This course will cover CAPA methodology and documentation, diagnosing process improvement, developing options for process improvement, and planning and implementation in process improvements and CAPA.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 17-18 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 27-28 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 26-27 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 20-21 Oct 2025 Live online

Chemistry, Manufacture and Control (CMC) - Regulatory Requirements for Biological Drug Products

Live online

The regulatory requirements for Biological drug products are complex, and pharmaceutical companies are continuously under pressure to ensure regulatory compliance from drug discovery to post-marketing surveillance. This course has been designed to help you navigate the complex regulatory requirements for biological drugs, including ATMPs. It will clearly depict the differences between small and large molecules and the development approaches which reflect the type of molecule. It will address the key aspects of the CTD, look at the CMC regulatory requirements during different stages of development, and discuss the importance of change control.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 5-6 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Dec 2025 Live online

Cleaning Validation Best Practice in Pharmaceuticals

New for 2024

Live online

Master the principles of cleaning validation to ensure pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment meets stringent regulatory standards, preventing contamination and safeguarding public health.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 23-24 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 5-6 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18-19 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1-2 Oct 2025 Live online

Clinical Overview and Clinical Summary: Creating Effective Marketing Authorisation Application

Live online

This seminar looks at the latest guidance on how to prepare a clinical overview and summary in accordance with regulatory expectations and to comply with the requirements of the Common Technical Document (CTD).

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr John Price
  • Next: 23-24 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22-23 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18-19 Sep 2025 Live online

Clinical Quality Management Systems

Live online

A two-day course that will ensure you comply with new regulatory requirements.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 2-3 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 28-29 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21-22 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 Dec 2025 Live online

Clinical Trial Monitoring

Live online

This course will assure monitors understand the importance of compliance with latest ICH GCP R3 requirements, and how these apply to monitoring clinical trials in the future.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 20-21 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15-16 Sep 2025 Live online

Clinical Trial Regulatory Requirements

Live online

This course will take you through the key regulatory and guideline requirements for clinical research in Europe, including the new EU Clinical Trial Regulation and a brief review of key FDA requirements.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 19 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17 Sep 2025 Live online

Cognitive Testing in Clinical Drug Trials: Successful Test Selection and Integration

New for 2025

Live online

An excellent opportunity to hear from two renowned cognition experts and gain a better understanding on the selection and successful integration of cognitive testing into therapeutic development programmes, as well as the emerging science of blood-based biomarkers.

  • 1.5 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Alison Green
  • and Professor John E. Harrison
  • Next: 25-26 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 11-12 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-8 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Nov 2025 Live online

The Common Technical Document

Live online

A comprehensive review of the regulations and technical requirements for chemistry, manufacturing and control (CMC) management of your application.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 28 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 28 Nov 2025 Live online

The Common Technical Document (CTD) Submission in the MENA Region

New for 2024

Live online

This one-day course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements of CTD submissions in different countries in the MENA region.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mohammad Fat'hy Elnadi
  • Next: 14-15 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 3-4 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Oct 2025 Live online

Cosmetovigilance

Live online

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of cosmetogivilance in Europe, the USA and the Rest of the World (ROW). It will provide key guidance for manufacturers and distributors on how to comply with the regulatory requirements, and will be valuable for pharmaceutical and medical device companies looking to access the cosmetic market.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 6 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 7 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 14 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11 Dec 2025 Live online

Data Integrity and Document Management

Live online

Data integrity is a critical issue in document governance and is increasingly becoming a focus for regulatory inspections globally. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge to identify and avoid potential data integrity issues before auditors do.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 4-5 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12-13 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15-16 Oct 2025 Live online

Data Integrity Auditor Masterclass

Live online

During this course, data integrity will be discussed from the perspective of GxP audits, with practical advice for successful data integrity audits given.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 10-11 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Oct 2025 Live online

Development of Combination Products: Critical Interactions

Live online

Linking the technical requirements of device design and pharmaceutical product development. Using QbD to deliver drug/device combinations.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 20-21 Nov 2024 Live online

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Live online

A two-day practical and interactive seminar focusing on current contract drafting, negotiating, best practice and related issues within the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences sectors.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Ben Thomas
  • + 9 more
  • Next: 23-24 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18-19 Sep 2025 Live online

Drug Discovery: A Step-by-Step Introduction

New for 2025

Live online

This drug discovery training course takes you on a science-based drug discovery journey. You will travel from inception of a new project to the point of hand-over of the newly discovered molecule to the Drug Development Team for pre-clinical and clinical studies. The course breaks down the long, multi-faceted drug discovery process into individual steps which build towards this key goal. The focus is on how essential science, technology and infrastructure elements are constituted, deployed and integrated to maximise the likelihood of a successful drug discovery project.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Peter A. Lowe
  • Next: 5 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 5 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1 Oct 2025 Live online

Effective Technical Writing & Editing

Live online

Expert advice on how to write and edit scientific and medical texts, technical documents and those documents needed for regulatory submission.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Barbara Grossman
  • Next: 7-8 Oct 2024 Classroom
  • Also: 3-4 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Jun 2025 Classroom
  • Also: 6-7 Oct 2025 Live online

Effective Technology Transfer

Live online, Classroom

The ‘how to’ of technology transfer across the product lifecycle

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Bruce Davis
  • Next: 27-28 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 26-27 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-10 Oct 2025 Live online

Effective Training Skills in the Pharma Industry

Live online

This interactive training skills and processes in pharma course is ideal for anyone with responsibility for planning or delivering training in the pharma, device or animal health industries (includes face-to-face and virtual training).

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 29 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 14 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 4 Dec 2025 Live online

An Essential Overview of Medical Information

Live online

In this one-day course, understand everything from the role of medical information to the guidelines for medical information and advertising.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 27 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-9 Sep 2025 Live online

An Essential Overview of Pharmacovigilance

Live online

A practical guide to understanding the role of pharmacovigilance.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 8 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 14 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7 Nov 2025 Live online

An Essential Overview of the Medical Device Industry

Live online

This one-day workshop aims to give all the key information necessary to understand the regulation of medical devices and diagnostics and to appreciate the key differences from pharmaceutical regulation.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr David Jefferys
  • and Theresa Jeary
  • Next: 16 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22 Sep 2025 Live online

An Essential Overview of the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries

Live online

This programme will give you an invaluable overview of the pharmaceutical industry, from discovery of the molecule through development to marketing.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 11-12 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Oct 2025 Live online

EU Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014: Overview and Implementation Experience

Live online

This course will provide an update on the experience of working to the regulation since Go-live, to help your implementation and compliance including transferring clinical trials from the directive to the regulation.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 14-15 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-10 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 6-7 Oct 2025 Live online

EU Pharmaceutical Regulations & Strategy

Live online

The course will provide an up-to-date overview of the current European pharmaceutical regulatory environment including procedures for obtaining marketing authorisation and post-approval obligations. The proposed changes to the EU pharmaceuticals legislation will be discussed in the relevant sections and impact on strategic considerations for obtaining and maintaining marketing authorisations Procedures for obtaining marketing authorisations in in the UK will be discussed.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Norah Lightowler
  • Next: 20 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16 Sep 2025 Live online

EU Proposed Pharmaceutical Legislation Changes

Live online

This course will provide an up-to-date overview of current European pharmaceutical legislation and the regulatory impact of the proposed changes.

  • 3 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Norah Lightowler
  • Next: 4-8 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 3-7 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 14-16 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3-7 Nov 2025 Live online

European Post Marketing Pharmacovigilance - Including the EMA/PRAC Deliberations and Brexit Implications

New for 2024

Live online

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key post-market pharmacovigilance activities required as the foundation for further understanding of new EU legislation that was introduced in 2012 and has undergone over 20 updates in the last ten years.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 2-3 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11-12 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-8 Oct 2025 Live online

The FDA Drug Approval Process

Live online

A comprehensive overview of FDA procedures, requirements for marketing authorisations and recent developments affecting the drug approval process in the US

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 22 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 14 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21 Nov 2025 Live online

GCP and Clinical Research Update - Hot Inspection Topics

Live online

This course provides recent updates on the New ICH GCP R3 guideline, EU Clinical Trial Regulation update, other EU and FDA requirements, consideration for managing studies in the future and AI and other technology developments.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 9-13 Jun 2025 Live online

Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Summer School

Summer school

Live online

Unlock the world of pharmaceutical regulatory excellence with our Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs training – an intensive journey through the diverse regions, offering practical insights, expert guidance, and strategic mastery for professionals seeking to navigate and succeed in the dynamic global regulatory landscape.

  • 84 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Alan Chalmers
  • + 8 more
  • Next: 14-15 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Sep 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Dec 2025 Live online

GMP Principles in Vaccine Manufacturing

New for 2024

Live online

Vaccinology continues to advance and mature impressively, both in developing new and improved vaccines and in administering vaccines to prevent disease. On this course, explore GMP principles in vaccine manufacturing.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 21-22 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-10 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Nov 2025 Live online

Good Distribution Practices of Pharmaceuticals and APIs

New for 2024

Live online

Gain a comprehensive understanding of industry-leading practices, ensuring precision in distribution from manufacturer to end user. Navigate complex supply chains, focus on compliance, and elevate your commitment to quality assurance throughout the entire distribution process.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 29 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9 Sep 2025 Live online

ICH Q9(R1) Quality Risk Management (QRM)

Live online

ICH Q9(R1) Quality Risk Management has recently been updated by the regulators. This training course will bring participants right up-to-date with the latest Q9(R1) requirements. It will explain the changes and give context as to how these impact pharmaceutical products and processes. It will cover a range of product types and situations.

  • 3 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Bruce Davis
  • Next: 26 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15 Oct 2025 Live online

The Importance of Patient Adherence Data and How Digital Tools Can Improve Patient Outcomes

New for 2025

Live online

In this course, you will determine the value of remote patient adherence monitoring and learn how to stay ahead of the curve by creating your own digital solutions. 

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Graham Howieson
  • Next: 11-12 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-8 Oct 2025 Live online

Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

New for 2025

Live online

This course will introduce you both to the principles of GCP, and give you an understanding of how this applies in different settings.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Joe Milne
  • and Sarah Gregory
  • Next: 23 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 17 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9 Jul 2025 Classroom
  • Also: 20 Nov 2025 Live online

An Introduction to Human Factors for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Professionals

New for 2024

Live online, Classroom

This course will cover the key regulations used globally in human factors and usability engineering: the specific standards and guidances, methods, and the tools commonly used in medical device development.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Greg Thay
  • Next: 13-15 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-4 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-26 Sep 2025 Classroom

An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Packaging

Live online, Classroom

This course provides an essential overview of pharmaceutical packaging and will be valuable for newcomers to this field. It will also act as a good refresher for those with more experience.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Chris Penfold
  • Next: 7-11 Jul 2025 Live online

The Leadership and Management Summer School for Pharma Professionals

Summer school

Live online

Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today. This 5-day Summer School has been especially designed to help you transcend these challenges by training you to become equipped to see the bigger picture in all aspects of your role.

  • 30 CPD hours Intensive
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • + 3 more
  • Next: 17-18 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 6-7 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23-24 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Oct 2025 Live online

Managing Service Providers including CRO and CMOs oversight to comply with ICH GCP R3

Live online

Optimising oversight for inspection compliance.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 24-25 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Oct 2025 Live online

MBA Strategic Thinking for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals

Live online

Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 25 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 5 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24 Nov 2025 Live online

Metrics and Earned Value in Clinical Research Projects

New for 2024

Live online

This workshop will focus on the effective use of metrics to monitor the real progress of your clinical research project. A valuable master class for anyone involved in clinical research.

  • 4 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Roger Joby
  • Next: 12 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23 Oct 2025 Live online

Navigating China’s API Regulations: An Essential Guide to DMF Registration

Live online

Enhance your knowledge of the regulatory requirements for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and the Drug Master File in China. An opportunity to learn the quickest pathway options for DMF registration and to hear from industry leaders in this important region.

  • 1.5 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by April Wang
  • and Helen Ye
  • Next: 21-22 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Sep 2025 Live online

Navigating EU and FDA Regulations for Drug/Device and Device/Drug Combination Products

Live online

Gain practical guidance on the complex regulatory landscapes of EU and FDA for drug/device & device/drug combination products in this comprehensive course.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr David Jefferys
  • + 3 more
  • Next: 26-28 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 11-13 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1-3 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 25-27 Nov 2025 Live online

New EU GMP Annex 1: Compliant Aseptic Operations

New for 2024

Live online

Maintaining a sterile production environment on an ongoing basis is critical in the production of sterile pharmaceuticals, and strict adherence to guidelines and relevant standards is required to minimize contamination risks and ensure product quality and safety. During this training, all changes in Annex 1 will be evaluated, and the minimum requirements that aseptic operations must meet will be discussed and presented to the participants through examples.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 6-8 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 19-21 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-11 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 5-7 Nov 2025 Live online

The Pharma Mini MBA

Live online

A three-day accelerated management programme to give you the high-performance management skills of an MBA, designed specifically for pharmaceutical/biotechnology professionals and also applicable to medical device/animal health industries

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • + 2 more
  • Next: 14-15 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 3-4 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Development of ATMPs

Live online

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the regulatory, quality and GMP requirements to consider when developing ATMPs.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 19-20 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21-22 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in Africa

Live online

Covering the key regions of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and Maghreb countries - Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Makram Nehme
  • and Salma Ismail
  • Next: 9-11 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 25-27 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11-13 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 8-10 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in Asia

Live online

This seminar will provide an overview of the key areas of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs in Asia including, China, Hong Kong SAR, Brunei, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, Japan

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Alan Chalmers
  • and Monica Dressler-Meyer
  • Next: 10-11 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 31 Mar-1 Apr 2025 Live online
  • Also: 25-26 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 26-27 Nov 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in China

Live online

A detailed overview of the key areas of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Alan Chalmers
  • and Monica Dressler-Meyer
  • Next: 22 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 25 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in Latin America

New for 2024

Live online

This programme offers a detailed examination of the regulatory landscape, emphasizing both challenges and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry across key Latin American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Belkys Ruiz
  • Next: 6-7 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2-3 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in Russia and the Eurasian Union

Live online

This interactive course will discuss the regulatory requirements within these regions, and discuss the implications of the new joint Eurasian Union regulation.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Anna Harrington-Morozova
  • Next: 9-10 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 25-26 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23-24 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21-22 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in the Middle East

Live online

Covering Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, UAE and Yemen

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Heba Hashem
  • and Ilona Putz
  • Next: 5-7 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11-13 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15-17 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmacovigilance

Live online

Understanding PhV today – a basic training course on the principles and practice of global PhV for those working in drug safety.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr John Parkinson
  • + 3 more
  • Next: 27-28 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 10 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1-2 Dec 2025 Live online

Pharmacovigilance Aspects of Licensing Agreements

Live online

This programme will be of interest to all personnel involved in business development and licensing agreements aspects of pharmacovigilance

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Joanne Flitcroft
  • and Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 29-31 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-9 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 29 Sep-1 Oct 2025 Live online

Pharmacovigilance for Drug Safety, Regulatory Affairs and PV Auditors – Broadening your Knowledge

New for 2025

Live online

This course has been designed for those wishing to expand their knowledge in pharmacovigilance and explore what they would like to understand next in this complex area.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 20-21 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 25-26 Sep 2025 Live online

Pharmacovigilance QMS & Inspection Preparation

Live online

This course is designed to help understand pharmacovigilance quality management systems (QMS) and risk-based audits.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 11-14 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-8 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Nov 2025 Live online

Positive Persuading and Influencing Skills for Pharma Professionals

Live online

This two-day workshop will give you an opportunity to improve and enhance your persuading and influencing skills within business

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Robert Hersowitz
  • Next: 14 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3 Oct 2025 Live online

A Practical Guide to Producing and Maintaining the PSMF

Live online

This course provides a practical guide to both producing and maintaining the PSMF to ensure compliance and has been fully revised to include the latest updates.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 9 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 21 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12 Nov 2025 Live online

A Practical Guide to Writing Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Live online

Understand the relationship between RMPs and safety reviews; PBRERs/DSURs; licence submissions (CTD) and their maintenance.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 10-11 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12-13 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Oct 2025 Live online

Practical Requirements of the Arab Pharmacovigilance Guidelines

Updated for 2025

Live online

Practical guidance on how to comply with the pharmacovigilance requirements in the Middle East

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 13-14 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 20-21 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 22-23 Sep 2025 Classroom

Process Validation with Qualification

Live online, Classroom

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the EU and FDA process validation guidance, learn how to establish a process validation programme, understand the link between QbD and process validation, apply relevant tools for process validation including risk assessment.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Bruce Davis
  • Next: 9-10 Dec 2024 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 1-2 Dec 2025 Live online

Project Management for Pharma Professionals

Live online

This interactive two-day course has been designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of both technical and interpersonal project management skills. 

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 20 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 26 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19 Nov 2025 Live online

Real World Evidence (RWE), Real World Data (RWD) and the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in The Pharmaceutical Market

Live online

A deep dive into the importance of real world evidence (RWE), real world data (RWD) and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceuticals.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Graham Howieson
  • Next: 27-28 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 12-13 May 2025 Classroom
  • Also: 22-23 Sep 2025 Live online

Regulatory Affairs for Support Staff

Live online, Classroom

This two-day course provides an introduction to pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and the basics of drug development and has been designed specifically for those working in a support staff role.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Norah Lightowler
  • Next: 8 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 10 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 23 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7 Oct 2025 Live online

Regulatory Strategies for Orphan Drugs

Live online

This must-attend event will provide an essential overview of the opportunities and challenges presented by orphan drug regulation.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Shaun Stapleton
  • Next: 15 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24 Sep 2025 Live online

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) vs Risk Management Plans (RMP)

New for 2025

Live online

A comprehensive comparison between Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and Risk Management Plans (RMP).

  • 3 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Alina Panourgia
  • Next: 8 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 4 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 6 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7 Oct 2025 Live online

Risk Management for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals

Live online

This essential course will explain the importance of using risk management techniques in drug and device development to comply with the latest focus on inspection in this area.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 25 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24 Nov 2025 Live online

Root Cause Analysis and Critical Thinking

Live online

This programme will explore the key concepts of critical thinking applied to problem solving and decision making for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Next: 12-15 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 7-8 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 18-21 Nov 2025 Live online

Signal Detection and Regulatory Expectations

Live online

This two-day programme will give you a comprehensive review of signal detection and regulatory expectations including the new updated Signal Module IX and Eudravigilance quantitative signal requirement

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graeme Ladds
  • Next: 4-5 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 2 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3-4 Nov 2025 Live online

Smart Packaging and Electronic Patient Information

New for 2024

Live online

This course will provide an overview of the current technologies, the patient and societal benefits and some building blocks for the establishment and delivery of e-PIL and SMART strategic initiatives.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Graham Howieson
  • Next: 11-12 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 24-27 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 21-22 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 10-11 Nov 2025 Live online

Stability Testing of Pharmaceuticals and Biopharmaceuticals

Live online

Design efficient stability studies that are suitable for global marketing. Be able to carry out appropriate stability studies and manage stability samples and facilities, learn how to save resources on stability testing and improve the likelihood of regulatory approval of stability protocols.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Farah Nadeem
  • and Paul Palmer
  • Next: 27-29 Nov 2024 Live online

Successful Medical Writing – from Protocol to CTD

Live online

Success in the pharmaceutical industry depends on the speed and efficiency of new drug approvals and the quality of documentation submitted to the regulatory authorities. This intensive, practical medical writing course will benefit participants by enabling them to achieve this standard.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Next: 14-15 Jan 2025 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 May 2025 Live online
  • Also: 17-18 Sep 2025 Live online

Thinking Outside of the GMP Box

New for 2025

Live online

In this two-day course, you will be able to gain a whole new perspective on GMP requirements, including how to implement them.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Next: 18-19 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 25-26 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 19-20 Nov 2025 Live online

Understanding Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Live online

This course will cover key terminology, the EU and USA regulatory framework, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements including controls and validation, and consider Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and how to manage your supply chain.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Farah Nadeem
  • and Paul Palmer
  • Next: 4-5 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 18-19 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-10 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 24-25 Nov 2025 Live online

Understanding Computer System Validation (CSV)

Live online

This course covers the key concepts of computer systems validation and provides practical guidance on how to comply with the regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Farah Nadeem
  • and Paul Palmer
  • Next: 8-9 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13-14 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 16-17 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 9-10 Oct 2025 Live online

Understanding Pharmacovigilance Regulations in APAC

New for 2024

Live online

Pharmacovigilance regulations in Asia are dynamic and fast-changing. As the Asia-Pacific region becomes increasingly important for pharmaceutical companies, it's vital to ensure compliance and safety by staying informed of the latest regulatory developments.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Ms Marylene Zhan
  • + 6 more
  • Next: 27 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 13 Mar 2025 Live online
  • Also: 11 Jul 2025 Live online
  • Also: 26 Nov 2025 Live online

US FDA - Understanding Key Factors When Working with the FDA

New for 2024

Live online

This course has been designed to provide an essential overview of the critical factors when working with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).  For those short on time this course is for you, as you will receive a focused and comprehensive overview of the key strategic considerations when making applications to the FDA.  

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 28-29 Nov 2024 Live online
  • Also: 6-7 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 3-4 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 15-16 Oct 2025 Live online

Variations to Marketing Authorisations

Live online

A two-day event that will provide an invaluable overview of the EU system for variations, with practical advice on the preparation and submission of variation applications using the various European procedures.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andrew Willis
  • Next: 14 Oct 2024 Live online
  • Also: 10 Feb 2025 Live online
  • Also: 30 Jun 2025 Live online
  • Also: 20 Oct 2025 Live online

Working with Emotional Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Industry

Live online

This emotional intelligence in pharma and biopharma straining course will help you learn to communicate more effectively in the pharma and biopharma industries. "What really matters for success, character, happiness and life long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ — not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by IQ tests.” — Daniel Goleman

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • Recorded webcast

Human Factors - The Increasing Importance of Instructions for Use

Free + recorded

Recorded webcast

This free webinar will focus on the often overlooked but increasingly important area of instructions for use for medical products.

  • 1.5 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Greg Thay
  • Recorded webcast

In the Light of Annex 1: Use of Barrier Systems for Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Free + recorded

Recorded webcast

This free webinar will familiarise attendees with Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) technologies. An excellent opportunity to receive detailed information about barrier systems with a main focus on isolator technology, particularly since the implementation of EU GMP Annex 1.

  • 1.5 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Lukas Munzinger
  • Recorded webcast

The Latest Updates in Global GMP

Free + recorded

Recorded webcast

In this free 90-minute webinar, you will gain an insight into the latest updates in GMP, as well as consolidating your existing knowledge on the subject.

  • 1.5 CPD hours Intensive
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Recorded webcast

New EU GMP Annex 1 and its Impact on Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Free + recorded

Recorded webcast

This free webinar will explain the reasons for the revision of Annex 1 and will address the changes and implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Topics to be covered will include how to prepare your Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) document, and how to adapt to the principles of Quality Risk Management. The expectations of the regulatory authorities and the questions that may be encountered in audits/inspections will also be discussed.

  • 1.5 CPD hours High impact
  • Presented by Mustafa Edik
  • Recorded webcast

Robotics and Digitalization in Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Free + recorded

Recorded webcast

This free webinar will provide an essential overview of robotics and digitalization in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Daniel Sturm
  • Self-paced

The Pharma 'Mini-MBA' On-line Learning Programme

Self-paced

A 14 module self-managed, flexible, online learning course: Focus on the essential MBA theory, practice and technique needed to be a high-performing manager in the field of pharmaceutical with this 14 module course allowing 3 to 4 hours per module to be completed in your own time.

  • 42 CPD hours
  • Mark Thomas
  • + 6 more
  • Self-paced

Understanding the Pharmaceutical Industry

Self-paced

A 6 MODULE SELF-MANAGED DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE – An insider’s guide to the pharmaceutical industry for anyone new who wants to enhance their knowledge on working in the pharma, bio-tech or life sciences sectors. Gain key skills needed with this 6 module course requiring 3 to 4 hours study each module.

  • John Ansell