Regulatory Operations - The Digital Imperative

Strategies for a data-driven regulatory landscape

  • Intensive 2 half-day sessions
  • Practical updates on IDMP, eCTD 4.0, ePI, and AI
  • Real-world use cases
  • Officially certified according to ISO 9001 and 21001
Regulatory Operations - The Digital Imperative

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Ab 1.290,00 € zzgl. MwSt.
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Serie (abgeschlossen)

Ab 1.290,00 € zzgl. MwSt.
Leistungen & Ablauf

This seminar covers the key drivers of digital transformation in Regulatory Operations - from data quality and AI-driven automation to IDMP, eCTD 4.0, and ePI. Across two half-day sessions, you will gain practical strategies and discuss real-world use cases with experienced practitioners.

Your speakers

Sebastian Bergmann

Sebastian Bergmann

STADA Arzneimittel AG,
Bad Vilbel, GERMANY

Head Global RAMACA Systems & Regulatory Operations

Gürtay Altinok

Gürtay Altinok

STADA Arzneimittel AG, Bad Vilbel

Head of IT Regulatory;
As Head of the IT Regulatory Department at STADA, Mr. Altinok is responsible for the RIM platform as well as other key regulatory systems,…

Christine Hirt

Christine Hirt

MAIN5 GmbH & Co. KGaA,
Frankfurt, GERMANY

Management Consultant & Regulatory Consulting Lead;
Christine Hirt is Management Consultant & Regulatory Consulting Lead and responsible for regulatory business…

What to Expect

  • Data quality, interoperability & data governance in Regulatory Affairs
  • AI, automation & digital transformation in Regulatory Operations
  • IDMP, SPOR & the evolution of data sources
  • eCTD 4.0 & ePI - the new submission and product information landscape
  • Future trends & strategic positioning of Regulatory Operations

Who Should Attend

This seminar is aimed at professionals working in the field of regulatory affairs and regulatory operations, as well as adjacent roles involved in regulatory systems and processes. It is also relevant for professionals in quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and data management who work at the interface of regulatory submissions and digital transformation.

Participants are expected to have a solid understanding of EU regulatory procedures.

Objective of the Event

This intensive seminar spanning two half-day sessions provides a comprehensive overview of the digital transformation in Regulatory Operations. From data quality and AI-driven automation to IDMP implementation and eCTD 4.0, all key aspects of a modern, data-driven regulatory landscape will be addressed.

You will learn how to ensure data quality as the foundation for RIM performance and AI-readiness, and how to leverage automation and cloud-based platforms to streamline your regulatory workflows. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of IDMP/SPOR requirements, the transition from XEVMPD, and the upcoming eCTD 4.0 and ePI frameworks.

Through real-world use cases and interactive group discussions, you will be equipped with practical strategies to position Regulatory Operations as a strategic data hub within your organisation.

Your Benefit

  • You gain a thorough understanding of data quality, governance, and structured content management as key enablers for regulatory automation and AI
  • You learn how AI, workflow automation, and cloud-based RIM platforms are reshaping Regulatory Operations today
  • You receive a detailed update on IDMP, SPOR services, and the decommissioning of XEVMPD, including practical readiness steps
  • You explore the eCTD 4.0 timeline, ePI implementation roadmap, and their impact on submission and labelling processes
  • You discuss future competencies and the evolving strategic role of Regulatory Operations with experienced practitioners

Programme

Each day 09:00 - 12:30 CET

09:00 - 12:30

Day 1

09:15

Data Quality & Interoperability
  • Data quality as the number 1 success factor in Regulatory Affairs
  • Impact of data quality on RIM performance
  • Structured Content Management (SCM) - the gold standard for automation and AI-readiness
  • Data governance: Roles, responsibilities, and cross-functional ownership
  • Measuring and improving your data maturity

10:00

AI, Automation & Digital Transformation
  • AI in Reg Ops: What actually works today?
  • The role of structured data in AI-readiness
  • Workflow and document automation
  • Enterprise system integration
  • Cloud-based RIM platforms: Opportunities, data security considerations, and vendor trends

11:00

Coffee Break

11:15

IDMP, SPOR & the Evolution of Data Sources
  • XEVMPD vs. ISO IDMP
  • EMA SPOR services: Current status and interdependencies
  • IDMP readiness: Aligning your product data with ISO IDMP standards
  • Implementation for critical medicines
  • PMS submissions: Deadlines, data maintenance, and lifecycle impact
  • Decommission of XEVMPD

12:30

End of Day 1

09:00

Welcome & Technical Warm-Up

09:15

eCTD 4.0 & ePI - New Submission & Product Information Landscape
  • eCTD 4.0 timeline: Where do we stand? (EU, PMDA, FDA)
  • Key changes: FHIR-based structure, document re-use, SPOR integration
  • ePI: Pilot results, implementation roadmap, and labeling impact
  • Use of PMS-Data in ePI
  • Organizational readiness and transition planning

10:00

Panel Discussion: Future Trends & Strategic Positioning

The discussion session can be tailored to the topics most relevant for the participants. Possible focus areas include:

  • The evolving role of Regulatory Operations: From document management to strategic data hub
  • Impact of the EU Pharmaceutical Legislation reform on Reg Ops processes
  • Global convergence: How ICH, FDA, EMA, and emerging markets are aligning on digital standards
  • Beyond RA: Cross-functional coordination with other departments
  • Skills of the future Reg Ops professional: What competencies will you need?

11:00

Coffee Break

11:15

Use-Cases & Group Discussion
  • Real-world example: IDMP implementation for critical medicines
  • Participants use cases and open group discussion: Participants are invited to share a challenge or use case from their own practice which will be discussed together

12:30

End of Day 2

09:00 - 12:30

Day 2
09:00 - 12:30

Day 1

09:15

Data Quality & Interoperability

  • Data quality as the number 1 success factor in Regulatory Affairs
  • Impact of data quality on RIM performance
  • Structured Content Management (SCM) - the gold standard for automation and AI-readiness
  • Data governance: Roles, responsibilities, and cross-functional ownership
  • Measuring and improving your data maturity
10:00

AI, Automation & Digital Transformation

  • AI in Reg Ops: What actually works today?
  • The role of structured data in AI-readiness
  • Workflow and document automation
  • Enterprise system integration
  • Cloud-based RIM platforms: Opportunities, data security considerations, and vendor trends
11:00

Coffee Break

11:15

IDMP, SPOR & the Evolution of Data Sources

  • XEVMPD vs. ISO IDMP
  • EMA SPOR services: Current status and interdependencies
  • IDMP readiness: Aligning your product data with ISO IDMP standards
  • Implementation for critical medicines
  • PMS submissions: Deadlines, data maintenance, and lifecycle impact
  • Decommission of XEVMPD
12:30

End of Day 1

09:00

Welcome & Technical Warm-Up

09:15

eCTD 4.0 & ePI - New Submission & Product Information Landscape

  • eCTD 4.0 timeline: Where do we stand? (EU, PMDA, FDA)
  • Key changes: FHIR-based structure, document re-use, SPOR integration
  • ePI: Pilot results, implementation roadmap, and labeling impact
  • Use of PMS-Data in ePI
  • Organizational readiness and transition planning
10:00

Panel Discussion: Future Trends & Strategic Positioning

The discussion session can be tailored to the topics most relevant for the participants. Possible focus areas include:

  • The evolving role of Regulatory Operations: From document management to strategic data hub
  • Impact of the EU Pharmaceutical Legislation reform on Reg Ops processes
  • Global convergence: How ICH, FDA, EMA, and emerging markets are aligning on digital standards
  • Beyond RA: Cross-functional coordination with other departments
  • Skills of the future Reg Ops professional: What competencies will you need?
11:00

Coffee Break

11:15

Use-Cases & Group Discussion

  • Real-world example: IDMP implementation for critical medicines
  • Participants use cases and open group discussion: Participants are invited to share a challenge or use case from their own practice which will be discussed together
12:30

End of Day 2

09:00 - 12:30

Day 2

Workshops

Are you interested in broadening your regulatory horizon? This seminar can be booked as part of the qualification course 'Regulatory Affairs Manager', which provides a structured introduction to regulatory affairs while allowing you to set your own focus areas. It combines guided self-study with interactive online seminars to build a solid understanding of regulatory requirements for human medicinal products. Core principles of EU marketing authorisation form the foundation, with the option to deepen your knowledge through additional online trainings.

Search for the webcode 60012501 on our website for more information and registration or simply click on the link below:
Qualification Course Regulatory Affairs Manager

By booking the qualification course you will save up to 30% compared to individual bookings.

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List of abbreviations "Drug Regulatory Affairs and CMC"

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Free pre-meeting and technology check

You can attend one of our pre-meetings and explore our Learning Space free of charge. Registration is not required. You can find available dates for a pre-meeting in your customer portal. Click the green ‘Participate’ button in the pre-meeting in the customer portal and you will be redirected to the Learning Space.

The pre-meeting gives you the opportunity to explore our Learning Space and to familiarise yourself with the technology to start off your online training on the right foot. This is a non-binding offer for all our customers and not a prerequisite for participation. If a pre-meeting date does not suit you but you would still like a technology check, please contact us.


Access to and procedure for online events

Once you have registered for an event, we will send you the access information for your customer portal. Click here to log in to the customer portal using your email address and password. Please ensure you can access the customer portal before the day of the event.

All important or additional information and personal documents are available in your personalised customer portal. This is also where you start your online courses. If you do not have access to the customer portal yet, you can easily register here.

On the day of the event, you kick off your online training in the customer portal by clicking ‘Participate’ directly in the respective event. You will then be redirected to the Learning Space.

Learn more about our online events here.

In-house Offers - On-site and Online

We also conduct this seminar exclusively for your company - individually tailored to your requirements, flexible scheduling and available as either on-site or online format. Contact us and we will prepare a customized offer for you.

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Further Information

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We are now officially certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 standard.

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Your Contact Person

We are happy to advise you personally and individually.

Our further education offerings are comprehensive. We are happy to personally match your requirements with our offerings. Let our further education experts advise you and contact us today.
Jean-Marie Bayhurst

Jean-Marie Bayhurst
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-685
j.bayhurst@forum-institut.de