9.10.2007

5th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals

5th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals: "5th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals
Best Practices for Effective Packaging, Shipping and Storage of Temperature Sensitive Pharmaceuticals to Ensure Safety & Compliance
September 10 - 13, 2007 · Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Benefits of Attending

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“I’ve learned significant information for cold chain that I can immediately apply within my company’s operations”
QA Logistics Program Manager, Abbott Laboratories
“Good presentations with emphasis on real-life issues and work trends”
Quality Advisor, Janssen Pharmaceuticals NV
“One of the best conferences I have attended”
QA Associate Director, J&J
“Excellent presentations on Supply Chain involving 3rd party transportation carriers”
Materials Supervisor, Bristol Myers Squibb
“Well prepared and communicated info on all topics discussed”
Warehouse Supervisor, Bristol Myers Squibb
“Very knowledgeable speakers. Very relevant for distribution”
Director, Distribution Operations, Pfizer Canada Inc
“Good allusion to recent changes and recent previous practices”
Team Leader, US Distribution
Very informative and knowledgeable”
QA/Validation Manager, RD Service

In its 5th year, this event covers all of your cold chain challenges. Hear hard-hitting case studies and in-depth regulatory and compliance sessions. Plus don’t miss out on the international speaker faculty including Johnson & Johnson R&D, India, World Health Organization (WHO), MHRA, and Health Canada providing insights on regional cold chain management issues and breakthroughs.

Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals also features multiple tracks – addressing issues in:

  • Transportation (Track A) / Packaging (Track B) – Day One
  • Supply Chain Management (Track A) / Excursions/Shipping (Track B) – Day Two

New features of this year’s event include 7 keynote regulatory sessions focusing on the following issues:

  • Commentary from the FDA on 483 citations for cold chain distribution
  • Technical Report No. 39
  • USP <1079>
  • MHRA’s International Regulations
  • IATA’s new aviation standards
  • Cold Chain audit procedures
  • Validation processes including trailer validation
  • Health Canada Guidelines

Hear from Leading Innovators from Across the Cold Chain:

  • Keynote Presentation: FDA 483 Citations
  • Rosa Motta, Consumer Safety Officer, Division of Manufacturing and Product Quality, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) NEW
  • Cold Chain Challenges in Support of Deployed Military Forces
  • Deborah Kramer, Director of Logistics, Chemical Biological Medical Systems Joint Project Management Office (CBMS JPMO), Department of Defense NEW
  • Understanding the USP’s Update to Current Revision Work on General Chapter <1079> Good Storage and Shipping Practices
  • Dr. Mary G. Foster, USP Packaging and Storage Expert Committee Member, US Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • Air Transportation for Temperature Sensitive Products to Maintain Quality Excellence
  • Gregg Pittelkow, Chair, International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Live Animals and Perishables Board NEW
  • Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Specialty Pharmacy Medication Delivery to the “End-User”
  • James Soucey, Director of Clinical Services, Wal-Mart Specialty Pharmacy NEW
  • Analyzing Customs’ Procedures for Pharmaceutical Products to Leverage Temperature Profiling and Package Designs
  • James Shaw, Senior Manager Import/Export, Compliance and CTP, Pfizer, Inc. NEW
  • The Cold Chain Environment for Clinical Trial Distribution: A Regulatory Perspective
  • Frank J. Reale, R.Ph., Associate Director, Worldwide Regulatory Coordination & Clinical Supplies NEW
  • Enhancing Labeling “Stickering” Systems to Maintain Stability of Ambient and Temperature Sensitive Products During Transportation
  • David Ulrich, GPO QA Distribution Manager, Abbott Laboratories NEW
  • Conducting Stability Studies and Interpreting Stability Data to Support Excursions
  • Patrick Bell, Associate Director of Quality Assurance, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
  • Identifying and Utilizing Validation Processes to Ensure Compliance Best Practices
  • Chris Landauer, Principal Validation Engineer, Amgen NEW
  • Temperature Mapping for Air, Land and Sea for an Accurate Analysis of Environmental Conditions
  • William Pelletier, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Florida NEW

Attendees will be able to network and benchmark extensively through our various networking avenues with other organizations who face similar challenges. Sit back and soak up the knowledge provided by leading organizations.

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Click Here to See a Partial List of Past Participating Companies

All of our previous Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals SOLD OUT!

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This is the only Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals event that delivers answers to all your challenges. You cannot afford to miss this critical event. This September’s event will sell out quickly, don’t be left out in the Cold. Register online Now!

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time . Alternatively, if this is not quite the event you are looking for, please check out our related events.

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