Online Seminar 2019 - Writing Effective SOPs for the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries

Overview
Failure to Follow established SOPs” is the most common observation from regulatory bodies. Translated this means the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put into place were not adequate for personnel to follow as well as record the information needed. Poorly written procedures make it difficult for your employees to understand and consistently follow procedures. Once these SOPs are put into place it is difficult to rectify the problem, putting the work and thoughtfulness up front to make sure your procedures are concise and understandable will save your business trouble when an auditor arrives for an inspection.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a critical ingredient in an effective and efficient Quality Management System. Well written SOPs send a message to the FDA and Notified Bodies that your QMS is complete, accurate, and followed. More importantly, well written SOPs ensure that your personnel can consistently and accurately follow your processes resulting in well documented and justifiable results
This webinar will help you to write clear, concise, and flexible SOPs. You will learn techniques for creating easy to read and clear SOPs your employees can easily follow. Well written SOPs ensure that your employees understand and consistently follow your manufacturing processes.
Session Highlights
Lessons Learned from 483s and Warning Letters
FDA Expectations for SOPs
Common Problems and Mistakes
How to Outline and Format your SOPs
Using Process Maps to Make Procedures Clear
Use of Visual Aids
Ensuring Adequate Training to your SOPs
Who will benefit
Pharma & drug manufacturing personnel
Quality Control personnel
Quality Assurance personnel
Personnel involved with medical device manufacturing
Personnel involved with training and development
Document Control Personnel
Speaker Profile
Carl Patterson is a seasoned Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Aseptic Processing, and Quality Assurance Professional who is based in San Diego, California. As soon as he discovered the importance of biotechnology in the area, he was inspired to enter the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. However, his avid interest in all things biology, microbiology, and biochemistry officially began when he served in the U.S. Army as a Preventative Medicine Specialist and a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Furthermore, Carl holds various degrees and certifications, including an M.S. in Biomedical Quality Systems from San Diego State University, a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Texas, and Specialized Certificates in QA/QC & Biotechnology from UCSD.