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In a world defined by rapid scientific progress and evolving market demands, the ability to adapt, innovate, and sustain excellence is no longer optional—it’s essential. The 2025 ISPE Biotechnology Conference,...
Each issue of Pharmaceutical Engineering® covers a wide range of topics relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, including scientific, technological, and regulatory advancements throughout the entire...
At the 2024 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, a session titled “Regulatory Surveillance and Advocacy” was presented by Christine Moore, PhD, Executive Director, Quality Systems and Compliance at Organon LLC. Moore spoke about the definition of regulatory surveillance of policy and standards, and going beyond surveillance into regulatory intelligence, specifically related to inspections and...
Pharma 4.0™ represents a transformative shift within the pharmaceutical industry, redefining how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered. At its core, Pharma 4.0 involves the integration of advanced digital technologies...
Biomanufacturing is advancing rapidly, and as the industry evolves, so too must the facilities that support it. Therapeutic modalities are becoming more diverse, and with the increasing demand for speed, flexibility, and sustainability in production, biopharmaceutical facilities must be prepared to meet these new challenges.
The ISPE Sterile Products Processing Community of Practice (CoP) Steering Committee continues its series of blog posts, where committee members and other contributing subject matter experts (SMEs) dive into the validation and use of essential equipment and processes that drive sterile processing in the pharmaceutical industry. The aim is to provide practical insights that will enhance your...
Nathan Roman is a Director, Industry Advisor, and Global Brand Ambassador with Ellab. He has been an ISPE Member since 2004. In the question-and-answer interview below, Roman reflects on why he joined ISPE, how ISPE has impacted his career, and more.
Biotech companies are meeting modern sustainability objectives and gaining a competitive advantage by implementing process intensification strategies and continuous manufacturing technologies to improve production efficiency while reducing impacts on our environment. Attendees will learn about innovative approaches to process intensification, continuous manufacturing, and sustainability in...
In 2023, the ISPE Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) Community of Practice (CoP) conducted a survey on the adoption of integrated C&Q, focusing on the use of paperless/digital systems for planning, executing, and reporting C&Q activities. According to the survey, 74% of respondents anticipated using digital validation tools (DVTs) for C&Q by 2024. “Over the last five years,...
In the pharmaceutical industry, disaster recovery is not just about protecting business continuity; it is about safeguarding patient safety, data integrity, and the entire supply chain. The increasing complexity of global pharmaceutical operations exposes companies to a broad spectrum of risks, ranging from man-made disasters such as geopolitical conflicts to natural disasters that can cripple...
ISPE’s Q12 Implementation team, a working group under the auspices of ISPE's Product Quality Lifecycle Implementation (PQLI)® committee, continued their series of training events with a well-attended course delivered to Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in November 2024.
The ISPE Sterile Products Processing Community of Practice (CoP) Steering Committee continues its series of blog posts, where committee members and other contributing subject matter experts dive into the validation and use of essential equipment and processes that drive sterile processing in the pharmaceutical industry. The aim is to provide practical insights that will enhance your...
