First Joint Clinical Assessments (JCAs): Key Lessons for EU HTA
The First JCAs Are Revealing More Than a New Process: Early Lessons and JCA Readiness
The compliance dates for the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) are quickly approaching in May 2022. In this blog series, we discuss the final months before the IVDR date of application, how to...
We live in a world of measurement and metrics. Running a successful business requires a thorough analysis on the work, sales, and financial results. Of course, identifying and tracking business...
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...
Imagine having your clinical trial ready to go, or already underway, and overnight the brakes are slammed, bringing your trial to a screeching halt. This was the reality for sponsors around the world...
In May 2022, the IVDD will be repealed by the European Committee, thereby ending the transition period. To ensure you're compliant with IVDR by that date, learn everything you need to know about the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) offer various pathways that can expedite the development and review of new therapies to treat serious or...
Quality & Compliance
The compliance dates for the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) are quickly approaching (May 2022). In this blog series, we discuss the final months before the IVDR date of application along with...

Maintaining compliance in the dynamic regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC field can be quite a challenge. A CMC regulatory dossier compliance assessment is a critical component and...
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...
Regulatory Sciences
What are Breakthrough Therapy Designation and PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) Applications? The advancement of modern medicine, and the accessibility of researched and regulated medication, has greatly...

Quality & Compliance
Roadmap for Successful IVDR Transition: The compliance dates for the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) will become effective on May 26, 2022. To help you with the IVDD to IVDR transition, we've...
Quality & Compliance
With an increased need for high quality in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR, 2017/746) was entered into force for all IVDs in 2017 with a five-year...
Although domestic travel is slowly ramping up, companies may still consider virtual factory acceptance testing (FAT). FAT is an optional step in the life sciences’ process of purchasing factory...
Clinical Research Solutions
Setting up a clinical trial in the European Union (EU) has historically been an expensive and time-consuming business. With 27 individual member states each requiring its own review and approval, it...
Clinical Research Solutions
Is it Time to Sharpen Your Target Product Profile (TPP)? We’ve heard it countless times: "Fail early and live to fight another day." "Preserve capital, human resources, and energy for a project with...

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...

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...

What is a PSMF? The EU Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is a legally required document created and maintained by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH). Essentially, the document is a...

What’s Next for Rare Disease Innovation? For children suffering from rare and often life-threatening diseases, access to new and effective treatments can mean the difference between life and death....
The FDA’s homepage contains an item in the Public Health Focus section from the Office of Communications entitled “Don’t Use Expired Medicine.” Given this mandate, I recall from many years ago the...