Intensified regulatory scrutiny of data and reporting has increased demand for authentication of documents used in bio/pharma development and manufacturing. Mollie Shields Uehling, CEO of SAFE-BioPharma an association working to provide high-assurance identity trust for cyber transactions, describes the role digital signatures can play in ensuring the integrity of documents used in drug development and manufacturing processes. The discussion includes applications for digital signatures in pharma research, development, and manufacturing; regulatory requirements for document authentication; and how digital signatures can improve document authentication and workflow within organizations and when collaborating with external partners.
Clinical Supply Planning in Europe - Balancing Cost, Flexibility and Time
December 19th 2024The packaging and distribution of clinical supplies is a fundamental piece to the overall success of a clinical trial, and advance preparation can help establish a more efficient supply chain. Selecting the best geographical location for those activities, however, depends on the clinical trial protocol, business decisions, and even the investigational medicinal product (IMP) being studied.