Legal foundations, core responsibilities, and practical application
Webcode 26072052
Dr. Tanja Peters
Head of Medical Safety, QPPV for Germany, UK and the EU, Bavarian Nordic GmbH
Head of Medical Safety, QPPV for Germany, UK and the EU; Dr Tanja Peters is a clinical pharmacologist with over 25 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry; She has worked in various positions in Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance at Merck KGaA and Boehringer Ingelheim. During her 8 years as Deputy EU-QPPV & Head PV Intelligence at Boehringer Ingelheim she implemented EU-GVP, developed the company's PSMF, and built a PV Intelligence network in cooperation with the regional PV organisations to oversee, analyse and implement new pharmacovigilance requirements into local and global PV Systems.
Reinhold Schilling
Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Böblingen
Head of Global Pharmacovigilance, EU-QPPV, local QPPV; Reinhold Schilling is a recognised expert in the field of pharmacovigilance, with over a decade of experience in drug safety and regulatory requirements. Holding dual master’s degrees in Chemistry and Drug Regulatory Affairs, he has been heading the global drug safety department of Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG as Head of Global Pharmacovigilance since 2021. In addition to his work in industry, Reinhold Schilling is also active in academia, serving as a lecturer in pharmacovigilance at Reutlingen University and at the Goethe Business School. As an active member of the BPI Pharmacovigilance Working Group, he contributes his expertise to the further development of regulatory frameworks.
01 - 02/07/2026
01 - 02/07/2026
09:00 - 17:00 CET Both days
You may dial in 30 min before the session
online
online
Event - 2,090€ plus tax
The fee includes course material and a participation certificate for download, access to the Learning Space, technical support and a standardised online test with an additional certificate upon passing.
Event - 2,090€ plus tax
The fee includes course material and a participation certificate for download, access to the Learning Space, technical support and a standardised online test with an additional certificate upon passing.
Nadja Wolff
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-696
n.wolff@forum-institut.de
This online two-day course equips new, aspiring, and practising QPPVs with a clear understanding of their role under EU pharmacovigilance legislation, focusing on key responsibilities, strategic planning, and effective oversight. Learn what it takes to perform the role in practice and ensure ongoing compliance.
The Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) holds a pivotal role for every Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) in the EU, carrying significant responsibility and a wide range of duties.
This course provides concise and practical guidance on the QPPV's responsibilities, grounded in the relevant legal framework. Upon completion, you will have a clear understanding of the expectations and regulatory obligations associated with this role, and you will be equipped to apply this knowledge confidently in your daily work. Real-life case studies, practical exercises, and interactive workshops will help you to successfully transfer what you have learnt into professional practice.
This online course will...
08:45 - 09:00
09:00
FORUM Institut
09:15
Reinhold Schilling
10:45 Coffee break
11:00
Dr Tanja Peters
12:00
Reinhold Schilling
12:30 Lunch break
13:30
Reinhold Schilling
15:00 Coffee break
15:15
Both speakers
16:15
Dr Tanja Peters
16:45
Both speakers
17:00 End of Day 1
09:00
Both speakers
09:15
Reinhold Schilling
10:45 Coffee break
11:00
Dr Tanja Peters
11:45
Reinhold Schilling
12:30 Lunch break
13:30
Dr Tanja Peters
14:15
Reinhold Schilling
15:00 Coffee break
15:30
Dr Tanja Peters
16:00
Both speakers
16:45
Both speakers
17:00 End of the seminar
Please note: This is an interactive virtual course with live group work and collaborative exercises. A stable internet connection and an active webcam are mandatory for participation. Being visible and reliably connected is essential to meet the course objectives. Participants without proper technical setup may not be able to complete the course successfully. Thank you for ensuring you are fully equipped to engage throughout the two days.
After completing the seminar, you will have the opportunity to take a multiple-choice test in the Learning Space as proof of your learning progress. Upon successfully passing the test, you will receive a certificate as "Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance" in addition to your certificate of attendance.
You need a reliable Internet connection to take part in our online events. To have the best possible learning experience, we recommend that you use the latest version of the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers. You will need a headset, loudspeaker or telephone to play the audio. Further information is available here. Please check beforehand that your microphone or headset and camera are working properly. Do not access our services from a VPN since there are issues with the audio over such connections.
We have integrated Zoom video conferencing software into our Learning Space for our online training courses. If you are not authorised to use Zoom, please get in touch with us so we can make alternative arrangements for you to take part in our online training.
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.
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The training was comprehensive and provided lots of hands on advice. The instructors were very knowledgeable and had a lot of practical experience. I really liked it and would definitely recommend it to new and even seasoned QPPVs.
You gave us a lot of input andi nformation about how to improve our PV system. Experinced speakers.
In depth training, excellent information provided, prepares for a good theoretical knowledge.
Good overview, practical examples, working sessions, individual questions were answered.
Lots of practical items and clear message were provided, speakers were engaged and have a lot of know how.
It gave an overall broad overview of task and responsibilities of QPPV/deputy QPPV. Good examples - practical advise - workshop!
