Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in Drug Production

Date: May 7, 2026
Duration:
90 Minutes
Time:
10 AM PT | 01 PM ET

Description


LIVE ONLINE TRAINING COURSE


The primary objective of QA in drug production is to prevent defects, errors, and deviations that could compromise the quality of drugs. QA teams work closely with manufacturers to establish and maintain robust quality systems, which include standard operating procedures (SOPs), document control, personnel training, and equipment validation. Through rigorous testing, monitoring, and audits, QA ensures that each stage of drug production adheres to the defined quality standards.
 
GMP serves as the foundation for QA in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It encompasses a range of principles and guidelines that cover various aspects of the production process, including facility design, equipment calibration, raw material handling, manufacturing procedures, packaging, labeling, and distribution. Compliance with GMP regulations is mandatory for pharmaceutical companies to obtain and maintain marketing authorization from regulatory authorities.
 
To achieve GMP compliance, pharmaceutical manufacturers must establish and follow comprehensive quality management systems. This includes implementing robust quality control measures, conducting regular inspections, and performing thorough documentation and record-keeping. GMP emphasizes the importance of maintaining traceability, cleanliness, and accountability throughout the drug production process, thereby ensuring the consistent production of safe and effective pharmaceutical products.
 
In summary, QA and GMP are indispensable in drug production to safeguard the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. By adhering to rigorous standards and regulations, pharmaceutical companies can instill confidence in consumers and regulatory agencies, thereby contributing to the overall integrity of the healthcare system.

Topics/Areas Typically Covered:
 
• Using Power Query to extract, transform, and load data from text files, accounting systems, and other data sources.
• Adding rows to a blank pivot table to build instant financial reports.
• Applying a consistent style to charts using chart templates.
• Combining VLOOKUP and MATCH to summarize income statement data for waterfall visualizations.
• Enhancing plain number lists with Data Bars conditional formatting.
• Filtering pivot tables with Slicers (Excel 2010 and later).
• Filtering pivot tables by date ranges using the Timeline feature (Excel 2013 and later).
• Reducing pivot table output to show fewer rows/columns for cleaner reporting.
• Visualizing financial statements using the Waterfall chart (Excel 2016 and later).
• Using Icon Sets conditional formatting to provide visual context in financial lists.

Session Highlights:

  • Brief overview of the importance of quality assurance and GMP in drug production
  • Introduction to the speaker(s) and their expertise in the field
  • Understanding Quality Assurance in Drug Production
  • Definition and scope of quality assurance
  • Key principles and objectives of quality assurance
  • Role of quality assurance in ensuring drug safety and efficacy
  • Overview of quality management systems and their components
  • Importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and document control
  • Overview of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Definition and significance of GMP in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Regulatory requirements and guidelines for GMP compliance
  • Key elements of GMP, including facility design, equipment validation, and personnel training
  • Ensuring traceability and accountability in drug production
  • Impact of GMP compliance on marketing authorization and regulatory inspections
  • Implementing Quality Assurance and GMP Systems
  • Establishing robust quality management systems
  • Quality control measures and testing procedures
  • Documentation and record-keeping requirements
  • Auditing and monitoring for compliance
  • Handling deviations, corrective actions, and preventive measures
  • Case Studies and Best Practices
  • Real-world examples of successful implementation of QA and GMP systems
  • Lessons learned from industry case studies
  • Best practices for ensuring quality and GMP compliance in drug production

Why You Should Attend: 

Overall, attending this seminar will empower participants with the knowledge, practical strategies, and regulatory awareness necessary to ensure quality assurance and GMP compliance in drug production. It will equip them with the tools to enhance product quality, adhere to regulatory standards, and contribute to the overall integrity and safety of the pharmaceutical industry.

Who Should Attend:

  • Quality Assurance Personnel
  • Operations Personnel
  • Quality Control Personnel

During the Q&A session following the live event, ask a question and get a direct response from our expert speaker.

Important Notice for Our “Live” Attendees: If you have enrolled in the “Live Webinar,” you will get your instruction kit before 24 hours of the live class.

For Recorded and E-transcript Participants: If you have signed up for the “Recorded” class or for the “E-transcript,” you will get access to the “Recording link” or the “PDF” within 24-48 hours of the live class.

Charles H. Paul SpeakerCharles (Chuck) Paul is President of C.H. Paul Consulting, Inc., with over 30 years of experience in instructional design and training development. He specializes in blended learning solutions that drive measurable results across industries such as life sciences, consumer products, and food and beverage. His background includes leadership roles with the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command and Johnson & Johnson. Chuck is also an experienced instructor in project management, technical writing, and leadership development.

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Recorded$159.00
E-transcript$159.00
Live + Recorded$179.00
Recorded + E-Transcript$179.00
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Live + Recorded + E-transcript$229.00
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