Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, is Vice President Technical at Parexel International, Siegfried.Schmitt@parexel.com.
Are You Ready for Inspection?
Reviewing regulatory documents, such as 483 forms and Warning Letters, can aid in determining a facility’s inspection readiness, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Using a Third Party to Perform Audits
There are key elements that should be covered when dealing with third-party auditors, according to Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.
Clearing Up Confusion in Inspection Terminology
Audits and inspections both assure that requirements have been fulfilled and whether documented proof is available, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
The Inspection Result: Warning Letters and Form 483s
FDA Warning Letters and Form 483s can offer a path to better compliance, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.
Measuring Quality in a Culture
The concept of quality culture and how to enforce it are being debated by regulators and industry, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Securing the Supply Chain with Good Distribution Practices
Good distribution practices ensure appropriate physical storage, distribution, and supply chain security, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.
Creating a Contamination Control Strategy
A CCS provides significant benefits to the industry and helps with holistically understanding contamination controls, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Principles of Equipment Qualification
Documentation is crucial to equipment qualification, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Best Practices for Developing a Third-Party Auditing SOP
A process flow diagram can help create an agreed-upon process flow for a third-party standard operating procedure, says Siegfried Schmitt, VP Technical at Parexel.
The Difference between Electronic Records Retention and Archiving
An SOP for electronic-records archiving is a regulatory requirement and good for business, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Performing Remote Audits During the Pandemic
It is important to consider the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of each type of audit in advance.
Starting a Career in the Bio/Pharmaceutical Industry
Having a better understanding about compliance will be of benefit when looking for a job or for furthering one’s career, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.
Embracing Change Management
No matter why change may be needed, it is important to comply with all the relevant regulatory requirements, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.
Developing an Effective Contamination Control Strategy
Providing regulators with a holistic approach to addressing deficiencies is the best response to an inspection, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.
Playbooks Are Not Just Child’s Play
Cultural and language discrepancies during an audit can be resolved using what many call a “playbook,” says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.
The Auditor Vs. Inspector Issue
We need to understand both sides when it comes to audits, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, PAREXEL Consulting.
Is Simplification Aiding Data Integrity Compliance?
Simplification is crucial to maintain data integrity, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical at PAREXEL Consulting.
Global Inspection Harmonization
Understanding the differences in inspection processes is the key to successful global expansion, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president Technical, PAREXEL Consulting.
User Requirements Specifications–How Difficult Can It Be?
Building up relevant expertise in-house will make writing spec sheets for software easier, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Checking Incoming Goods
Detailed process descriptions and robust documentation aid in compliance as well as training, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Harmonization of Batch Records
Monetary benefits will outweigh the hassle of batch record harmonization, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Computerized Systems Validation
In-house experts can help select the right systems and suppliers, making validation and compliance easy, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Meeting Data Integrity Requirements
Enterprise-wide processes, procedures, and systems are the keys to data integrity and peace of mind, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Change Control for Standard Operating Procedures
The level of formality in change control may be holding back your SOP progress, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
The Role of the Quality Unit
The differences between the quality control and quality assurance units can be found in their names, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.
Inspections: The Value of the Opening Presentation
The opening presentation gives the company a chance to put their best foot forward, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal at PAREXEL.
Covering Global Regulations in a Quality System
Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, Principal Consultant at PAREXEL, discusses how to mitigate risk in a global regulatory environment.
Staffing and Preparation for Audits
Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, principal consultant, PAREXEL, discusses how to handle audits and inspections during business expansion.
The Human Factor in Inspections
Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, principal consultant, PAREXEL, discusses how to prepare for an inspection by a foreign regulatory agency.
Root Cause Analysis–Finding the Root of the Problem
Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant, PAREXEL International, discusses how to find the root cause of the problem.