Susan J. Schniepp is a fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, Inc. and a member of Pharmaceutical Technology's Editorial Advisory Board.
Creating Robust CAPA Systems
Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow, and Andrew Harrison, chief regulatory affairs officer and general counsel, both of Regulatory Compliance Associates, discuss how to create a robust CAPA system and how to identify root cause.
Crafting Standard Operating Procedures
Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow, and Andrew Harrison, chief regulatory affairs officer and general counsel, both of Regulatory Compliance Associates, discuss how to write standard operating procedures that hold up to audits.
Investigating Biologics
Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow, and Andrew Harrison, chief regulatory affairs officer and general counsel, both of Regulatory Compliance Associates, discuss performing investigations of biological products.
The Metrics of Quality Culture
FDA’s proposed guidance for quality metrics raises questions about quantifying the tangibles and intangibles of quality culture.
Defining Crucial CAPA Components
Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow, and Andrew Harrison, chief regulatory affairs officer and general council, both of Regulatory Compliance Associates, discuss the requirements for a successful corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) system.
Risk-based Strategies to Prevent Drug Shortages
PDA’s new technical report provides a template for bio/pharma companies to follow to establish a risk-based approach to prevent drug shortages.
Tools of the Trade for Preventing Drug Shortages
A new technical report guides bio/pharma companies in establishing a risk-based approach for prevention and management of drug shortages.
Defining Quality Metrics to Ease Drug Shortages
Industry players and FDA evaluation possible quality metrics to improve manufacturing efficiencies and avoid drug shortages.
Linking Drug Shortages and Quality Metrics
Industry players offer suggestions for quality metrics as FDA continues to try and solve the problem of drug shortages.
The Elements of Training
Establishing a well-defined training program is a crucial activity for any biopharmaceutical organization.
The Meaning of Metrics
Companies can use metrics as a tool to help drive positive change and quality process improvements.
The Human Error Behind Human Error
A thorough investigation of all possible causes of deviations should be performed.
Advice for Enhancing the Client–Sponsor Relationship
Key talks from the recent PDA/FDA regulatory conference highlight room for improvement.
35th Anniversary Special: The Transformation of Regulation and Global Standards
How FDA, USP, and ICH have redirected industry practice.
Know the Regulations
The contract provider needs to know as much as the NDA holder.
Managing the Quality Relationship for a Contractual Agreement
The author describes an equation that can be used to define the Quality relationship between a contract manufacturing organization and a client, including how to factor in both party's needs and regulatory commitments.
Auditing by the Numbers
Contract organizations must have highly organized teams and plans to accommodate today's audits.
Where in the World is the US Pharmacopeia?
After a series of structural changes, the author wonders whether USP is undergoing an identity crisis. USP CEO Roger L. Williams responds.
Following our Own Instructions
Why SOPs are rarely followed, often cited, and in need of follow-through.
Insider Solutions: Reporting Equipment Changes
What to do when your CMO changes the manufacturing equipment line.
Insider Solutions Rule #1: Be in Compliance
Drug manufacturers have to be more than just "audit ready."
Insider Solutions: The Quality Agreement
Before embarking on an outsourcing relationship, it's important to be aware of FDA's expectations.
Inside USP: The USP Convention
Defining the Next Five Years.
USP Convention Sets Agenda for Next Five Years
The US Pharmacopeial Convention recently held its convention in Washington, DC.
ISPE Raises the Bar for Baseline Guides
New information improves an organization's guide to building manufacturing facilities.
Managing Change Control in a Changing Environment
We never thought implementing complex changes could become more cumbersome.
Insider Solutions: A New Direction for USP?
With a five-yar revision cycle around the corner, USP will hit or miss the collaboration mark.
Insider Solutions: Preventing the Next Heparin Scare
Determined to prevent further supply-chain breaches, industry takes charge, offers proposals.
Insider Solutions: Device Database Can Help Pharma
Standards data is helpful, but FDA needs to apply its information across the board. This article contains bonus online-exclusive material.
An Analytical Technique with Special Resonance
A new book inspires readers to seek ways to apply NMR spectroscopy to their own purposes.