Vendor Qualification Auditing for FDA Computer System Compliance
Overview:
This Vendor Qualification training will include sample forms and checklists which may be used by the participants, along with some initial training on the appropriate use of forms and checklists.
Inspection and auditing of vendors which provide software used to support GXP manufacturing and testing will be explained and illustrated through audit forms, processes and checklists. We will explore how vendor qualification audits may be used in the vendor selection process. Case studies and redacted audit reports will be used throughout the presentation. We will show how audit findings of competitive vendors may be used to select products and negotiate pricing and terms. We will examine the audit process from initial request to conduct an audit through the conduct of on site inspection, closing meetings and audit reports.
Illustrations of observations and remediation plans will be used throughout. The various types of audits will be discussed, including initial qualification, remediation, routine, for cause and correspondence. The seminar will include sample forms and checklists which may be used by the participants, along with some initial training on the appropriate use of forms and checklists.
Areas Covered In the Session:
- Audit types
- Pre-audit materials
- Conducting site inspections
- Closing meetings
- Writing audit observations, recommendations and remediation
- Use of audits in vendor qualification and selection
Who will benefit: This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all regulated companies that need to prepare for inspection of the facilities, including companies in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, and Biologics fields. Contract facilities providing clinical, laboratory and data systems will also benefit.
The employees who will benefit include:
- End-users responsible for using or selecting systems and software products
- QA Managers and Validation Personnel
- Information systems managers and personnel
- Senior Quality, Facilities and R&D Management
- Regulatory Affairs staff
- Quality System Auditors