
Reviewing regulatory documents, such as 483 forms and Warning Letters, can aid in determining a facility’s inspection readiness, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.
Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, is Vice President Technical at Parexel International, Siegfried.Schmitt@parexel.com.

Reviewing regulatory documents, such as 483 forms and Warning Letters, can aid in determining a facility’s inspection readiness, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

There are key elements that should be covered when dealing with third-party auditors, according to Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.

Audits and inspections both assure that requirements have been fulfilled and whether documented proof is available, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

FDA Warning Letters and Form 483s can offer a path to better compliance, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.

The concept of quality culture and how to enforce it are being debated by regulators and industry, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

Good distribution practices ensure appropriate physical storage, distribution, and supply chain security, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical, at Parexel.

A CCS provides significant benefits to the industry and helps with holistically understanding contamination controls, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

Documentation is crucial to equipment qualification, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

A process flow diagram can help create an agreed-upon process flow for a third-party standard operating procedure, says Siegfried Schmitt, VP Technical at Parexel.

An SOP for electronic-records archiving is a regulatory requirement and good for business, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

It is important to consider the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of each type of audit in advance.

Having a better understanding about compliance will be of benefit when looking for a job or for furthering one’s career, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.

No matter why change may be needed, it is important to comply with all the relevant regulatory requirements, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.

Providing regulators with a holistic approach to addressing deficiencies is the best response to an inspection, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.

Cultural and language discrepancies during an audit can be resolved using what many call a “playbook,” says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.

We need to understand both sides when it comes to audits, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, PAREXEL Consulting.

Simplification is crucial to maintain data integrity, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical at PAREXEL Consulting.

Understanding the differences in inspection processes is the key to successful global expansion, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president Technical, PAREXEL Consulting.

Building up relevant expertise in-house will make writing spec sheets for software easier, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

Detailed process descriptions and robust documentation aid in compliance as well as training, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

Monetary benefits will outweigh the hassle of batch record harmonization, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

In-house experts can help select the right systems and suppliers, making validation and compliance easy, says Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

Enterprise-wide processes, procedures, and systems are the keys to data integrity and peace of mind, according to Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

The level of formality in change control may be holding back your SOP progress, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

The differences between the quality control and quality assurance units can be found in their names, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL.

The opening presentation gives the company a chance to put their best foot forward, according to Siegfried Schmitt, principal at PAREXEL.

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