A well-trained workforce is vital for the quality and safety of a product, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as other industries with strict regulatory requirements. Being “well-trained” means employees don’t just go through the mo...
The commercialization of medical devices and drugs depends on a single aspect – patient safety. Patients must know that the device or drug does what it is supposed to do and won’t unintentionally harm them. Enter, quality management. Quality manageme...
A week of intensive United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection has just concluded for your team, and while there’s a cautious sense of relief, there’s still that persistent concern.
Regulatory submission can bring both horror and delight to the office: it just depends on which stage you are at. Paperwork can be grueling yet equally rewarding when accepted. In the life sciences industry, regulatory paperwork is what gets your foo...
The right electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) can help strengthen your compliance processes and build a culture of quality within your organization. Discover the eight best quality management software and learn how to choose the right one for...
The modern medical life science industry is a multiple-wheeled machine. It takes a lot of groups working in tandem to get a medical product on the market. While the majority of the production and assembling might happen in the manufacturing facilitie...
As the life sciences industry becomes increasingly regulated and competitive, quality management has become more vital than ever. Are you confident in your organization’s Quality Management Maturity (QMM)?
Introduction Despite its crucial role in life sciences, college curricula often overlook technical writing. However, life sciences professionals are expected to possess this skill and demonstrate it at a level that frequently exceeds their capabiliti...
How to get your management team to say “Yes” to an eQMS As a quality professional, you know the value of an eQMS. You’re aware of the drawbacks of manual or paper-based systems and how an eQMS can enhance speed, safety, and efficiency in your organiz...
A narrow focus on regulatory compliance can hinder organizations from fully embracing and benefiting from quality and operational excellence.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) describe, well, the standard operating procedures of a company. They provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform the most common tasks at a company. When SOPs are efficient, they decrease miscommunication ...
The FDA is transitioning from Computer System Validation (CSV) to Computer Software Assurance (CSA) for computers and automated data processing systems used as part of medical device production or medical device quality systems. So, what is the diffe...