The Global Clinical Supplies Group 2015 US Conference: Program

Day 1 : Sunday, April 26

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Clinical Supplies 101 (Boot Camp)

Learning Objectives:

● Describe no fewer than three (3) historical events that drove the development of GMPs.
● Identify no fewer than three (3) quality rules to ensure IMP production meets global regulatory standards.
● List three (3) regulatory/quality requirements when shipping temperature controlled IMPs.                                           
● Explain how stability studies generate shelf life dating
● Identify the greatest challenge of the new Clinical Trial Regulation and how it will effect Clinical Supplies.
● List no fewer than two (2) key requirements to developing good IMP SOPs.


 

Speakers:

Day 2 : Monday, April 27

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Advanced Planning and Forecasting Tools - 501

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the cost benefit of forecasting tools, especially in multi-protocol drug development programs.

● Describe at least two (2) complex IMP management scenarios which would benefit from advanced forecasting techniques.
● List at least two (2) metrics used to measure IMP management.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Biosimilars and Biobetters: More than Generic Biologicals

Learning Objectives:

● Define biosimilars and biobetters.

● Identify at least two (2) key differences in the development of biosimilars/ biobetters compared to the innovator product.
● List at least two (2) challenges to clinical supplies for studies supporting biosimilar/ biobetter development


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Introduction to Returns and Reconciliation - 101

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the regulatory basis for the returns and reconciliation process.

● Outline the important elements of IMP reconciliation at clinical sites.
● Diagram the flow of product from clinical supplies distribution center through receipt at a returns collection center, and indicate appropriate points of reconciliation.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Maintaining Cold Chain IMP Integrity During Packaging, Labeling, and Storage

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the importance of tracking time-out-of-environment for cold chain investigational products.

● Describe at least two (2) types of stability studies that support investigational product time-out-of-environment.
● List at least two (2) challenges to tracking time-out-of environment for cold chain products.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

QP Update: The New Clinical Trials Regulation and IMPs

Learning Objectives:

● Summarize the impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on IMPs.

● Outline the changes to the Clinical Trial Application process resulting from the new Clinical Trials Regulation.
● Compare and contrast the QP release process versus QA release.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Recalling IMPs: Do You Know Where Your Drug Is?

Learning Objectives:

● List at least two (2) reasons to recall investigational products.

● Justify a mock recall procedure.
● Compare and contrast the recall of investigational product versus commercial product.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Strategic Tools to Shorten Timelines for IMP Availability

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) strategies to shorten IMP production timelines.

● Explain the importance of building IMP vendor-partner relations and communication to improve speed and quality.
● Give at least one (1) example of how to successfully shorten production timelines using available industry tools.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Taking the Fear out of Regulatory Audits

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast the areas of focus one would expect to see in a cGMP audit versus a cGCP audit.

● List three (3) key areas of focus when preparing for a regulatory audit.
● List two (2) benefits of conducting a self-audit.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Technologies to Improve Patient Compliance with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the impact of poor patient compliance with IMP on clinical studies.

● Give at least three (3) examples of technologies that can improve patient compliance.
● Describe the cost-benefits of compliance technologies to gain operational support for such initiatives.


 

Speakers:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

When Things Go Wrong: Case Studies of Clinical Supply Errors and How to Prevent Them

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least three (3) examples in the clinical supply chain which require attention to avoid disastrous errors.

● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with preparing blinded clinical trial medication.
● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with shipping cold chain IMP.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Clinical Material Challenges for Devices and Drug/Device Combinations

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast the challenges presented by packaging devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.

● Differentiate the regulatory requirements for devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges involved in the import/export of devices or drug/device combinations compared to traditional IMP.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Enhanced IMP Training Using Mock Kits ("Demo Kits")

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) scenarios where mock kits can enhance training.

● Describe the preparation and control procedures for mock kits compared to clinical supplies.
● List the site personnel most likely to benefit from the use of demo kits for training.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Issues and Challenges with Biologic IMP and Comparators

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast challenges between large and small molecule IMP programs.

● List at least two (2) handling concerns specific to biologic/ large molecule IMPs.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to conducting global studies with biologic IMP or comparators


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Management of Ancillary Supplies used in Clinical Trials

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of the benefits of managing ancillary supplies along with IMP.

● Evaluate at least two (2) different strategies for providing ancillary supplies to clinical study sites
● Describe at least two (2) unique challenges associated with management of ancillary supplies compared to IMP.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Managing the Devastating Physical and Mental Effects of the Stress of Clinical Supplies

Learning Objectives:

● List at least three (3) physically and psychologically detrimental effects of stress.

● Describe four (4) things to do to decrease stress to better cope with the pressures of clinical supplies.
● Give examples of at least three (3) ways to enhance work-life balance.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Opportunities to Enhance Patients' Site Experience with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of poorly designed or labeled investigational product and how they could have been improved.

● Identify at least three (3) techniques for packaging or labeling investigational supplies that can enhance patient compliance.
● Explain the potential negative impact of poor experiences with IMP.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Technologies to Improve Patient Compliance with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the impact of poor patient compliance with IMP on clinical studies.

● Give at least three (3) examples of technologies that can improve patient compliance.
● Describe the cost-benefits of compliance technologies to gain operational support for such initiatives.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Update on Expiry Date Management

Learning Objectives:

● Identify information / documentation that has been critical in both educating and influencing regulators to accept removal of expiry dates from investigational product labels.

● Give examples of at least two (2) activities that will prevent use of expired medication if the expiry date is not printed on the label.
● Explain the potential impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on efforts to remove expiry dates from IMP labeling.


 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics to Improve Your Efficiency

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of metrics that can be used to monitor performance in the clinical supply chain.

● Compare and contrast the use of KPIs for internal and outsourced activities.
● List at least three (3) ways KPIs/metrics can be communicated to stakeholders.


 

 

Speakers:

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Using SharePoint to Improve IMP Management and Communication

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to implementing cloud-based systems in a GMP environment.

● List at least two (2) benefits to IMP management incurred by using SharePoint.
● Define cloud-based storage, portal, computer system validation.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presentation

Advanced Planning and Forecasting Tools - 501

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the cost benefit of forecasting tools, especially in multi-protocol drug development programs.

● Describe at least two (2) complex IMP management scenarios which would benefit from advanced forecasting techniques.
● List at least two (2) metrics used to measure IMP management.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Issues and Challenges with Biologic IMP and Comparators

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast challenges between large and small molecule IMP programs.

● List at least two (2) handling concerns specific to biologic/ large molecule IMPs.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to conducting global studies with biologic IMP or comparators


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Maintaining Cold Chain IMP Integrity During Packaging, Labeling, and Storage

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the importance of tracking time-out-of-environment for cold chain investigational products.

● Describe at least two (2) types of stability studies that support investigational product time-out-of-environment.
● List at least two (2) challenges to tracking time-out-of environment for cold chain products.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Packaging Innovations: Enhance Your IMP Design

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of recent innovations in packaging designs specific for IMP.

● Explain the benefits of innovative packaging designs to the conduct of clinical trials.
● Compare and contrast innovative packaging techniques with traditional bottles and wallets


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

QP Update: The New Clinical Trials Regulation and IMPs

Learning Objectives:

● Summarize the impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on IMPs.

● Outline the changes to the Clinical Trial Application process resulting from the new Clinical Trials Regulation.
● Compare and contrast the QP release process versus QA release.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Recalling IMPs: Do You Know Where Your Drug Is?

Learning Objectives:

● List at least two (2) reasons to recall investigational products.

● Justify a mock recall procedure.
● Compare and contrast the recall of investigational product versus commercial product.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Taking the Fear out of Regulatory Audits

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast the areas of focus one would expect to see in a cGMP audit versus a cGCP audit.

● List three (3) key areas of focus when preparing for a regulatory audit.
● List two (2) benefits of conducting a self-audit.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Update on Expiry Date Management

Learning Objectives:

● Identify information / documentation that has been critical in both educating and influencing regulators to accept removal of expiry dates from investigational product labels.

● Give examples of at least two (2) activities that will prevent use of expired medication if the expiry date is not printed on the label.
● Explain the potential impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on efforts to remove expiry dates from IMP labeling.


 

Speakers:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Using SharePoint to Improve IMP Management and Communication

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to implementing cloud-based systems in a GMP environment.

● List at least two (2) benefits to IMP management incurred by using SharePoint.
● Define cloud-based storage, portal, computer system validation.


 

Speakers:

Day 3 : Tuesday, April 28

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Advanced Planning and Forecasting Tools - 501

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the cost benefit of forecasting tools, especially in multi-protocol drug development programs.

● Describe at least two (2) complex IMP management scenarios which would benefit from advanced forecasting techniques.
● List at least two (2) metrics used to measure IMP management.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Biosimilars and Biobetters: More than Generic Biologicals

Learning Objectives:

● Define biosimilars and biobetters.

● Identify at least two (2) key differences in the development of biosimilars/ biobetters compared to the innovator product.
● List at least two (2) challenges to clinical supplies for studies supporting biosimilar/ biobetter development


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Management of Ancillary Supplies used in Clinical Trials

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of the benefits of managing ancillary supplies along with IMP.

● Evaluate at least two (2) different strategies for providing ancillary supplies to clinical study sites
● Describe at least two (2) unique challenges associated with management of ancillary supplies compared to IMP.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Opportunities to Enhance Patients' Site Experience with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of poorly designed or labeled investigational product and how they could have been improved.

● Identify at least three (3) techniques for packaging or labeling investigational supplies that can enhance patient compliance.
● Explain the potential negative impact of poor experiences with IMP.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

QP Update: The New Clinical Trials Regulation and IMPs

Learning Objectives:

● Summarize the impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on IMPs.

● Outline the changes to the Clinical Trial Application process resulting from the new Clinical Trials Regulation.
● Compare and contrast the QP release process versus QA release.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Recalling IMPs: Do You Know Where Your Drug Is?

Learning Objectives:

● List at least two (2) reasons to recall investigational products.

● Justify a mock recall procedure.
● Compare and contrast the recall of investigational product versus commercial product.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Strategic Tools to Shorten Timelines for IMP Availability

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) strategies to shorten IMP production timelines.

● Explain the importance of building IMP vendor-partner relations and communication to improve speed and quality.
● Give at least one (1) example of how to successfully shorten production timelines using available industry tools.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Taking the Fear out of Regulatory Audits

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast the areas of focus one would expect to see in a cGMP audit versus a cGCP audit.

● List three (3) key areas of focus when preparing for a regulatory audit.
● List two (2) benefits of conducting a self-audit.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Update on Expiry Date Management

Learning Objectives:

● Identify information / documentation that has been critical in both educating and influencing regulators to accept removal of expiry dates from investigational product labels.

● Give examples of at least two (2) activities that will prevent use of expired medication if the expiry date is not printed on the label.
● Explain the potential impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on efforts to remove expiry dates from IMP labeling.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Workshop

Using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics to Improve Your Efficiency

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of metrics that can be used to monitor performance in the clinical supply chain.
● Compare and contrast the use of KPIs for internal and outsourced activities.
● List at least three (3) ways KPIs/metrics can be communicated to stakeholders.
 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Clinical Material Challenges for Devices and Drug/Device Combinations

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast the challenges presented by packaging devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.

● Differentiate the regulatory requirements for devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges involved in the import/export of devices or drug/device combinations compared to traditional IMP.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Introduction to Returns and Reconciliation - 101

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the regulatory basis for the returns and reconciliation process.

● Outline the important elements of IMP reconciliation at clinical sites.
● Diagram the flow of product from clinical supplies distribution center through receipt at a returns collection center, and indicate appropriate points of reconciliation.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Issues and Challenges with Biologic IMP and Comparators

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast challenges between large and small molecule IMP programs.

● List at least two (2) handling concerns specific to biologic/ large molecule IMPs.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to conducting global studies with biologic IMP or comparators


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Maintaining Cold Chain IMP Integrity During Packaging, Labeling, and Storage

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the importance of tracking time-out-of-environment for cold chain investigational products.

● Describe at least two (2) types of stability studies that support investigational product time-out-of-environment.
● List at least two (2) challenges to tracking time-out-of environment for cold chain products.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Managing the Devastating Physical and Mental Effects of the Stress of Clinical Supplies

Learning Objectives:

● List at least three (3) physically and psychologically detrimental effects of stress.

● Describe four (4) things to do to decrease stress to better cope with the pressures of clinical supplies.
● Give examples of at least three (3) ways to enhance work-life balance.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Packaging Innovations: Enhance Your IMP Design

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of recent innovations in packaging designs specific for IMP.

● Explain the benefits of innovative packaging designs to the conduct of clinical trials.
● Compare and contrast innovative packaging techniques with traditional bottles and wallets


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Technologies to Improve Patient Compliance with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the impact of poor patient compliance with IMP on clinical studies.

● Give at least three (3) examples of technologies that can improve patient compliance.
● Describe the cost-benefits of compliance technologies to gain operational support for such initiatives.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Using SharePoint to Improve IMP Management and Communication

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to implementing cloud-based systems in a GMP environment.

● List at least two (2) benefits to IMP management incurred by using SharePoint.
● Define cloud-based storage, portal, computer system validation.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

When Things Go Wrong: Case Studies of Clinical Supply Errors and How to Prevent Them

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least three (3) examples in the clinical supply chain which require attention to avoid disastrous errors.

● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with preparing blinded clinical trial medication.
● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with shipping cold chain IMP.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Advanced Planning and Forecasting Tools - 501

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the cost benefit of forecasting tools, especially in multi-protocol drug development programs.

● Describe at least two (2) complex IMP management scenarios which would benefit from advanced forecasting techniques.
● List at least two (2) metrics used to measure IMP management.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Biosimilars and Biobetters: More than Generic Biologicals

Learning Objectives:

● Define biosimilars and biobetters.

● Identify at least two (2) key differences in the development of biosimilars/ biobetters compared to the innovator product.
● List at least two (2) challenges to clinical supplies for studies supporting biosimilar/ biobetter development


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Enhanced IMP Training Using Mock Kits ("Demo Kits")

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) scenarios where mock kits can enhance training.

● Describe the preparation and control procedures for mock kits compared to clinical supplies.
● List the site personnel most likely to benefit from the use of demo kits for training.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Management of Ancillary Supplies used in Clinical Trials

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of the benefits of managing ancillary supplies along with IMP.

● Evaluate at least two (2) different strategies for providing ancillary supplies to clinical study sites
● Describe at least two (2) unique challenges associated with management of ancillary supplies compared to IMP.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Opportunities to Enhance Patients' Site Experience with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of poorly designed or labeled investigational product and how they could have been improved.

● Identify at least three (3) techniques for packaging or labeling investigational supplies that can enhance patient compliance.
● Explain the potential negative impact of poor experiences with IMP.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

QP Update: The New Clinical Trials Regulation and IMPs

Learning Objectives:

● Summarize the impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on IMPs.

● Outline the changes to the Clinical Trial Application process resulting from the new Clinical Trials Regulation.
● Compare and contrast the QP release process versus QA release.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Recalling IMPs: Do You Know Where Your Drug Is?

Learning Objectives:

● List at least two (2) reasons to recall investigational products.

● Justify a mock recall procedure.
● Compare and contrast the recall of investigational product versus commercial product.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Update on Expiry Date Management

Learning Objectives:

● Identify information / documentation that has been critical in both educating and influencing regulators to accept removal of expiry dates from investigational product labels.

● Give examples of at least two (2) activities that will prevent use of expired medication if the expiry date is not printed on the label.
● Explain the potential impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on efforts to remove expiry dates from IMP labeling.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics to Improve Your Efficiency

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of metrics that can be used to monitor performance in the clinical supply chain.

● Compare and contrast the use of KPIs for internal and outsourced activities.
● List at least three (3) ways KPIs/metrics can be communicated to stakeholders.


 

Speakers:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Using SharePoint to Improve IMP Management and Communication

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to implementing cloud-based systems in a GMP environment.

● List at least two (2) benefits to IMP management incurred by using SharePoint.
● Define cloud-based storage, portal, computer system validation.


 

Speakers:

Day 4 : Wednesday, April 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Clinical Material Challenges for Devices and Drug/Device Combinations

Learning Objectives

● Compare and contrast the challenges presented by packaging devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.

● Differentiate the regulatory requirements for devices or drug/device combinations versus traditional IMP.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges involved in the import/export of devices or drug/device combinations compared to traditional IMP.

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Issues and Challenges with Biologic IMP and Comparators

Learning Objectives:

● Compare and contrast challenges between large and small molecule IMP programs.

● List at least two (2) handling concerns specific to biologic/ large molecule IMPs.
● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to conducting global studies with biologic IMP or comparators


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Maintaining Cold Chain IMP Integrity During Packaging, Labeling, and Storage

Learning Objectives

● Explain the importance of tracking time-out-of-environment for cold chain investigational products.

● Describe at least two (2) types of stability studies that support investigational product time-out-of-environment.
● List at least two (2) challenges to tracking time-out-of environment for cold chain products.

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Opportunities to Enhance Patients' Site Experience with IMP

Learning Objectives

● Give at least two (2) examples of poorly designed or labeled investigational product and how they could have been improved.

● Identify at least three (3) techniques for packaging or labeling investigational supplies that can enhance patient compliance.
● Explain the potential negative impact of poor experiences with IMP.

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Packaging Innovations: Enhance Your IMP Design

Learning Objectives:

● Give at least two (2) examples of recent innovations in packaging designs specific for IMP.

● Explain the benefits of innovative packaging designs to the conduct of clinical trials.
● Compare and contrast innovative packaging techniques with traditional bottles and wallets


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

QP Update: The New Clinical Trials Regulation and IMPs

Learning Objectives:

● Summarize the impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on IMPs.

● Outline the changes to the Clinical Trial Application process resulting from the new Clinical Trials Regulation.
● Compare and contrast the QP release process versus QA release.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Strategic Tools to Shorten Timelines for IMP Availability

Learning Objectives:

● Give examples of at least two (2) strategies to shorten IMP production timelines.

● Explain the importance of building IMP vendor-partner relations and communication to improve speed and quality.
● Give at least one (1) example of how to successfully shorten production timelines using available industry tools.


 

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Taking the Fear out of Regulatory Audits

Learning Objectives

● Compare and contrast the areas of focus one would expect to see in a cGMP audit versus a cGCP audit.

● List three (3) key areas of focus when preparing for a regulatory audit.
● List two (2) benefits of conducting a self-audit.

Speakers:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Technologies to Improve Patient Compliance with IMP

Learning Objectives:

● Explain the impact of poor patient compliance with IMP on clinical studies.

● Give at least three (3) examples of technologies that can improve patient compliance.
● Describe the cost-benefits of compliance technologies to gain operational support for such initiatives.


 

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Advanced Planning and Forecasting Tools - 501

Learning Objectives

● Explain the cost benefit of forecasting tools, especially in multi-protocol drug development programs.

● Describe at least two (2) complex IMP management scenarios which would benefit from advanced forecasting techniques.
● List at least two (2) metrics used to measure IMP management.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Biosimilars and Biobetters: More than Generic Biologicals

Learning Objectives

● Define biosimilars and biobetters.

● Identify at least two (2) key differences in the development of biosimilars/ biobetters compared to the innovator product.
● List at least two (2) challenges to clinical supplies for studies supporting biosimilar/ biobetter development

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Introduction to Returns and Reconciliation - 101

Learning Objectives

● Explain the regulatory basis for the returns and reconciliation process.

● Outline the important elements of IMP reconciliation at clinical sites.
● Diagram the flow of product from clinical supplies distribution center through receipt at a returns collection center, and indicate appropriate points of reconciliation.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Management of Ancillary Supplies used in Clinical Trials

Learning Objectives

● Give at least two (2) examples of the benefits of managing ancillary supplies along with IMP.

● Evaluate at least two (2) different strategies for providing ancillary supplies to clinical study sites
● Describe at least two (2) unique challenges associated with management of ancillary supplies compared to IMP.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Managing the Devastating Physical and Mental Effects of the Stress of Clinical Supplies

Learning Objectives

● List at least three (3) physically and psychologically detrimental effects of stress.

● Describe four (4) things to do to decrease stress to better cope with the pressures of clinical supplies.
● Give examples of at least three (3) ways to enhance work-life balance.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Recalling IMPs: Do You Know Where Your Drug Is?

Learning Objectives

● List at least two (2) reasons to recall investigational products.

● Justify a mock recall procedure.
● Compare and contrast the recall of investigational product versus commercial product.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Update on Expiry Date Management

Learning Objectives

● Identify information / documentation that has been critical in both educating and influencing regulators to accept removal of expiry dates from investigational product labels.

● Give examples of at least two (2) activities that will prevent use of expired medication if the expiry date is not printed on the label.
● Explain the potential impact of the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation on efforts to remove expiry dates from IMP labeling.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics to Improve Your Efficiency

Learning Objectives

● Give at least two (2) examples of metrics that can be used to monitor performance in the clinical supply chain.

● Compare and contrast the use of KPIs for internal and outsourced activities.
● List at least three (3) ways KPIs/metrics can be communicated to stakeholders.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Using SharePoint to Improve IMP Management and Communication

Learning Objectives

● Give examples of at least two (2) challenges to implementing cloud-based systems in a GMP environment.

● List at least two (2) benefits to IMP management incurred by using SharePoint.
● Define cloud-based storage, portal, computer system validation.

Speakers:

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

When Things Go Wrong: Case Studies of Clinical Supply Errors and How to Prevent Them

Learning Objectives

● Give at least three (3) examples in the clinical supply chain which require attention to avoid disastrous errors.

● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with preparing blinded clinical trial medication.
● Identify at least three (3) strategies to reduce the risks associated with shipping cold chain IMP.

Speakers:

Day 1080 : Monday, April 9

12:00 am - 12:00 am
Workshop

Session B

Speakers:

12:00 am - 12:00 am
Networking

Session C

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