Pharma Conference 2019

March 5-6, 2019

Back to Basics: The Pharmaceutical Industry

During this 2-day course, attendees will participate in lectures and discussions led by regional experts covering an array of topics fundamental to working in the pharmaceutical industry. The presentations are intended to supplement the practical knowledge working professionals use daily with a broader understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the regulations that govern it. In addition to the formal program, attendees will have substantial time for discussions with experts and peers during breaks, meals, and social times.

Beverages, lunch, snacks, lecture slides, and supplemental materials will be provided.


DAY 1

Event Locations: 3rd floor of the ECU Science and Technology Building, Room 346.

TimeTopicPresenter
8:30am - 8:50amCheck in; coffee, doughnuts, conversation
8:50am - 9:05amWelcome, Opening RemarksJack Pender, ECU Chemistry, Pharma Center
9:05am - 9:50amIntroduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry; History and LawKeith Holmes, ECU Chemistry, Pharma Center
10:00am - 10:45amDrug Development ProcessWael Elmasri, Thermo Fisher Scientific
10:45am - 11:15amMorning Break; light snacks, conversation
11:15am - 12:00pmQuality SystemsAngela Swain, Thermo Fisher Scientific
12:00pm - 12:50pmLunch; Catered, conversation
1:00pm - 1:50pmElectronic Records, Part 11, and Data IntegrityStacy Southerland, Thermo Fisher Scientific
2:00pm - 2:50pmStability ProgramsBoyce Johnson, Mayne Pharma
2:50pm - 3:15pmAfternoon Break; light snacks, conversation
3:15pm - 4:15pmThe USP Organization and Compendia TestingAlan Potts and Martina Jones, Thermo Fisher Scientific
4:15pm - 5:00pmSocial Hour, End of Day 1

DAY 2

Event Locations: 3rd floor of the ECU Science and Technology Building, Room 346.

TimeTopicPresenter
8:30am - 8:50amCoffee, doughnuts, conversation
9:00am - 9:50amIntroduction to ValidationJennifer Popovich, Mayne Pharma
10:00am - 10:45amThe Purpose of Common Pharma Test MethodsMichael Dehart, CMP Pharma
10:45am - 11:15amMorning break; light snacks, conversation
11:15am - 12:00pmAnalytical Method Validation, Transfer, System SuitabilityRichard Vinson, Mayne Pharma
12:00pm - 12:50pmLunch; Catered, conversation
1:00pm - 1:50pmIntroduction to Regulatory FilingsKimberly Lupo, Mayne Pharma
2:00pm - 2:50pmSurvey of Recent Warning LettersAngela Swain, Thermo Fisher Scientific
2:50pm - 3:15pmAfternoon Break; light snacks, conversation
3:15pm - 3:45pmFinding Guidance... CFR, FDA, USP, PF, Conferences, and Other ResourcesJack Pender, ECU Chemistry, Pharma Center
3:45pm - 4:00pmConference Wrap-up, Feedback, and Future Events

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