I have started this blog to discuss the latest in computer systems validation and regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
I have extensive experience in the design, implementation and validation of computerised systems within the pharmaceutical (primary and secondary manufacture) and biotechnology sectors.
Control Systems
- Finesse TruBio System (based on DeltaV Platform) for single use bioreactors (SUB)
- PLC / SCADA based control systems including Siemens (S5 / S7), Allen Bradley (SLC500 / Micrologix) and InTouch SCADA Systems.
Implementing a Risk Based approach to validation (in accordance with GAMP 4 / GAMP 5)
- Validation Plans
- User Requirements Specifications
- Design Documentation and Design Reviews
- Risk Assessments (Component / Functional)
- Testing (FAT / SAT / Commissioning / Installation Qualification / Operational Qualification)
- Validation Reporting
- cGMPs – 21 CFR 210 / 211 - ICH Q7
- EU GMP including Annex 11 / 15
- Electronic Records and Signature (21 CFR Part 11) including implementation of a risk based approach following FDA Final Guidance and ISPE industry guidance
- GAMP 5 - Including developing risk based strategies to validation of process control systems
- ASTM 2500 Guidance