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MAH Expertise Across Eastern Europe — and Beyond

Navigating pharmaceutical regulations across multiple countries isn't just about knowing the rules — it's about understanding the rhythm of each market, responding quickly to change, and having the right expertise to move confidently through complex and often fragmented regulatory environments.

Meet the Expert: Clarence Young, MD

Meet the Expert: Clarence Young

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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The Hidden Costs of Project Communication Gaps

Ineffective communication may be a key factor contributing to the challenges in your projects. Communication is a vital aspect of our daily lives, and the success of a project is closely linked to...

Meet the Expert Brian Wellins

Meet the Expert: Brian Wellins

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

FDA Proposes Significant Changes to LDT Regulation

On October 3rd, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to amend its enforcement approach to Laboratory Developed tests (LDTs). If implemented, this rule would result...

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FDA Finalizes the Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance and Reinforces Innovative Medical Device Manufacturers that Help to Address Health Inequities

The FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to expedite the development of innovative technologies for patients with life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. The...

Meet the Expert: Immaculich Rani

Meet the Expert: Immaculich Rani

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Single Arm Trials: How to Make the Future Brighter

Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are widely recognized as the gold standard for clinical and regulatory decision-making. Indeed, RCTs would be required in most cases, in particular when modest...

Meet the Expert: Steve Silverman

Meet the Expert: Steve Silverman

Expert Consultant, Regulatory Sciences Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a...

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Regulatory Sciences

Navigating Expedited Regulatory Pathways in Europe: The Latest Insights and Advancements

Are you truly up to speed on the most effective strategies to expedite the approval process for your innovative product in Europe's evolving regulatory landscape? In the United States (US), the Food...

How to Give Quality Assurance the Respect It Deserves During a Post-Merger Integration

A typical post-merger integration (PMI) between two companies is challenging, time-consuming, stressful, and resource intensive. Even the companies most experienced with integration find these...

Meet the Expert: Janice Worley

Meet the Expert: Janice Worley

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

Recognizing the Value of Outsourcing GxP Audits

Recognizing the Value of Outsourcing GxP Audits

In today's highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries, maintaining compliance with GxP Practices, and other regulatory requirements is paramount. Failure to meet these...

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FDA’s Updated Software Guidance

The FDA has recently published a number of software related guidance documents, covering topics such as off-the-shelf software, cybersecurity, closed-loop-control, and predetermined change control...

Meet the Expert: Savannah Kay Anzaldua

Meet the Expert: Savannah Kay Anzaldua

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Challenges in Oncology Trials: How to Navigate the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Setting the Scene: What Makes Oncology Clinical Trials Different? Ever increasing knowledge of the molecular basis of malignant disease has stimulated development of targeted agents. This often leads...

What to Expect During the NDA Review Process

Compiling and submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) submission is a complicated and intensive activity. Once you have submitted your application to FDA, you may be curious about what can you expect...

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FDA's Expedited Programs Explained

In order to incentivize the development of therapies (drugs biologics) to fill unmet medical needs for treatment of serious conditions, the FDA has developed various programs to expedite drug...

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What are Patient Support Programs?

Patient Support Programs (PSPs)  in the pharmaceutical sector offer a range of services to help patients start and adhere to their therapies, including Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), patient...

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Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) – An Overview

A Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) or Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) is a legal written contract which ensures that all safety data, PV tasks and responsibilities are detailed between two or...

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Formal FDA Meetings for Sponsors or Applications of PDUFA Products

This article has been updated since its original February 28, 2017 publication. Since the introduction of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII for fiscal years 2023 - 2027, the FDA...

The QPPV: An Essential Guide to the Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance

When submitting marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) in Europe, the applicant (Marketing Authorization Holder, MAH) shall already have set up a pharmacovigilance system. A Summary of the...