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Medicademy Module R2: EU Applications for Marketing Authorisations, Paediatric Investigation Plans, Clinical Trials and Orphan Drug Designation
Startdate:
1 September 2010 - 3 September 2010
Purpose:
During the 3 days the participants will interact with the expert lecturers and will work with case stories in smaller group sessions to illustrate the necessary considerations for the different types of applications. The module will give you a solid basis for evaluating the opportunities and consequences related to different types of products and submissions and subsequently to plan and operate within the frame work of the various application procedures.
Module 2 will also be an essential basis for the modules concentrating in more details on the Quality, Safety and Efficacy aspects or on strategic considerations as well as the modules covering th requirements in other parts of the world.
 
Content:
Whereas Module 1, "The Pharmaceutical Law Frames in the EU" provides knowledge of the pharmaceutical legislation in the EU, Module 2 "Applications for Marketing Authorisations, Paediatric Investigation Plans, Clinical Trials and Orphan Drug Designation" focuses on the implementation of this legislation, e.g. on the procedural and operational aspects when applying for marketing authorisations, clinical trials and orphan drug designations in the EU. In addition you will learn how to comply with the EU requirements for paediatric investigation plans, risk management plans as well as how to obtain scientific advice from EU authorities.
Areas that will be covered:

Marketing Authorisation Applications – Overview, Terminology and Organisation
Roles and responsibilities: the Commission, EMEA, National Competent Authorities
Types of application
Procedures
EU vs. the rest of the world
 
Applications for New Medicinal Products
Legal basis
Content and format
Fixed combination products
Drug-device combinations
 
Applications for Generic and Similar Biological Medicinal Products
Legal basis
Data protection
Content and format
Well-established medicinal use
Challenges and opportunities (case stories)
 
The Centralised Procedure – EMEA Perspective
Centralised Procedure (role of EMEA, eligibility, pre-submission dialogue, procedure for filing application, fees, selection of rapporteurs, timelines, operational aspects, pros/cons, appeal procedure)
Accelerated procedure, conditional approval, exceptional circumstances
Transparency
 
The Centralised Procedure – Industry Perspective
Pros and cons
Challenges and opportunities (case stories)
 
Scientific Advice from CHMP and National Competent Authorities
Why, when, how and where to apply for scientific advice
National vs. CHMP advice, pros and cons
Protocol assistance
Pre-submission
EU/US co-operation
 
Orphan Medicinal Products
Legal basis
Opportunities (market exclusivity) and limitations
Small population guideline
Procedure for obtaining designation
Timelines and fees
Post-approval obligations
Transparency
Annual reports
EU/US – differences and similarities
 
Clinical Trial Applications
Legal basis
Content and format
EUDRACT
IMPD quality guideline
Procedures, timelines, submission to regulatory authorities and ethic committees (role and responsibility)
Substantial amendments
Annual Safety Report
End of Trial Notification
First-in-human clinical trials
 
Risk Management
The Risk Management Plan
Content and format
Timing and resources
RMP data base
Scientific assessment
Conditions and restrictions
Post-marketing updates
 
Paediatrics – Authority Perspective
Legal basis
PDCO
PIP, waiver, PUMA
Format and content
Procedures
 
Paediatrics – Industry Perspective
Timing and resources
Templates
Challenges and opportunities (case stories)
 
E-Applications
eCTD, format and content – demonstration
EUDRACT
System requirements
Challenges and opportunities
 
New Applications in the Decentralised/Mutual Recognition Procedure
Types of products
Filing the application
Fees
Selection and role of RMS
Timelines
Granting of national authorisation
Operational aspects
Referrals
Experience
Transparency
 
DCP/MRP – Industry Perspective
Pros and cons
Challenges and opportunities (case stories)
 
Line Extension and Variation Applications
Types of application
Content and format
The new variations regulation
Scope and status
Downgrading, pooling and consequential changes
Status of supporting guidelines
 
Renewal and Deregistration
 
Product Information
Readability testing
Translation
 
 Lecturers:
 
  • David Jones, Senior Pharmaco-Toxicologist, Licensing Division, MHRA, UK
  • Thomas Girard, European Medicines Agency, UK
  • Pilar Carrero, Safety Medical Writing Group Team Leader at the Dept. of Safety Surveillance Diabetes, Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark
  • Dr. Anja Langeneckert, Group Leader for Early Development, F.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Switzerland
  • Dr. Bao Phan, Roche, Switzerland
  • Dr. Sandy Dickin, Principal Regulatory Consultant, Eli Lilly and Company, UK
  • Dorte Jensen, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Actavis, Denmark
  • Truus Janse-de-Hoog, The Medicines Evaluation Board (MEB) in the Netherlands, responsible for the the Mutual Recognition Procedure and chair of the CMD Group, The Netherlands
  • Dr. Marén U. Koban, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Nycomed Deutschland GmbH, Germany
  • Mette Maxmølris, Head of Section, Products and Labelling; Regulatory Affairs, H. Lundbeck A/S Denmark
  • Dr. Harald Tietz - Director Global Patient Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Lilly, Germany
  • Karen Tornøe, Danish Medicines Agency, Denmark
  • Nanna Aaby Kruse, M.Sc.Pharm, Senior Biological Assessor, Member of BWP, Danish Medicines Agency, Denmark
  • Mette Maxmølris, Head of Section, Products and Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, H. Lundbeck A/S
  • Anders Gerner Petersen, Nordic Regulatory Affairs Manager, Genzyme, Denmark
Prerequisites:
In order to secure the professional level of the education. The participants must have a educational background at bachelor level within a relevant area and at least two years’ experience within Regulatory Affairs or equivalent qualifications. Please note that applications will be considered in order of receipt.
Medicademy accept up to 10 - 20 % of the seats at a module to be occupied by applicants who have none or limited experience within the regulatory affairs area. These participants must have experience within the pharmaceutical/biological area that qualify them to benefit from the training and to participate actively during the module. The participation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 
Literature:
A list of recommended literature will be send to the participants approx. 4 weeks prior to the start of the module.
The list will be divided into mandatory and optional reading. The mandatory references is part of the examination syllabus.
 
The participants are expected to study and be familiar with the mandatory references in advance of the module.
 
 
Price:
DKK 17,000.00 (approx. EUR 2,285.00) + VAT 25%, included: course fee, meals during the days, coursematerial, networking dinner
Exam fee DKK 1,500 (approx. EUR 202)
 
Any cancellations must be in writing to Medicademy.
From 1 month to 14 days prior to the course, a charge of 10 % of full course fee per order.. From 14-8 days prior to the course, a charge of 50 % of full course fee per order. 7 days prior to the course and later it would no longer be possible to refund the course fee. If you are unable to attend, you are of course free to assign your seat to a colleague. You just have to inform Medicademy in writing.
If Medicademy cancels a course, Medicademy refund the course fee in full.
In case of circumstances outside the control of Medicademy, Medicademy reserves the right to change the program, teachers, date and location.
Registration deadline:
25 August 2010
Exam:
Date of examination: October 4, 2010
You can take the examination in your own country!
 
Medicademy arranges examinations at Embassies, Universities etc. all over the world.
 
Information about examination form etc. will follow.
 
Remember to register for the exam separately!
 
Register:
DKK 17,000.00
VAT, 25% DKK 4,250.00
Incl. VAT DKK 21,250.00
 
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