Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures

Data Integrity in Pharma: Safeguarding Compliance with 21 CFR Part II and Annex 11

Data integrity is under intense regulatory scrutiny. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences for pharmaceutical companies. This one-day course is essential for anyone involved in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Computer Systems Compliance and Validation. By understanding and implementing robust data integrity practices, you can safeguard product quality, patient safety, and your organisation’s reputation.  

 

Designed for professionals in the pharmaceutical and life science industries, this interactive course delves into the complexities of data integrity, 21 CFR Part II – electronic records and signatures. Through real-world examples, industry best practices and an in-depth focus on key regulatory requirements (including Annex 11 and Part 11), you will gain practical insights to enhance your organisation’s compliance and risk management capabilities.  

 

Interested in data integrity training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals in the life science industry responsible for:

 

- GxP IT systems and infrastructure

- Manufacturing and laboratory operations

- Quality assurance and control

- Validation and compliance

 

It is also beneficial for IT service providers, software vendors and consultants working with life science companies. 

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Key Topics

This course covers the following topics:  

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    Data Integrity concepts and principles  

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    Regulatory requirements and guidance  

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    Data governance and data life cycle  

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    Applicable regulations (Annex 11, Part 11)  

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    Data audit trail and review process 

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    Regulatory citations and how to avoid them  

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    Industry good practice  

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    Achieving compliance in an effective way  

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    Application of ideas and concepts to your systems 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will: 

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    Understand key data integrity concepts and terminology 

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    Be familiar with applicable regulations (Annex 11, Part 11) 

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    Regulatory guidance – and what they mean in practice 

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    Know how to create and review data audit trails 

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    Be able to identify and address regulatory risks 

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    Implement industry best practices 

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    Develop effective data governance strategies 

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    Manage the data life cycle efficiently 

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    Achieving compliance in an effective way 

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    Apply of ideas and concepts to your systems 

Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry.  Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

Sion Wyn

Sion Wyn

Sion is a recognised authority in computer system validation, compliance and international regulatory standards. A key member of the team behind the FDA's Guidance on 21 CFR Part 11 Scope and Application, Sion later received the prestigious FDA Group Recognition Award for the impact he had made.
Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about this course we have answered some of the most common ones below. If you still aren't finding what you're looking for you can contact our team here.

Yes, the Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course can be delivered in-house for your organisation. This can be arranged as an on-site course at your premises, or as a virtual tutor-led in-house course. Please see our In-house Training page for details. 

Places will be available for you to book unless it states ‘Full’ next to your chosen Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course date. When this occurs, we operate a waiting list service. 

Yes, we welcome bookings from self-sponsoring individuals. Once your booking has come through to us, we will ask you to complete a new customer form and provide a scanned copy of your photographic ID so that we can raise an account for you on our systems. 

You will need to first register yourself on our booking system by selecting the Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course date that you wish to book your colleagues onto, then:

  •  Add the number of people you wish to book onto the course
  • Register yourself as the booker and complete the fields accordingly
  • Add the details of those you wish to book for
  • Complete your order. 

You will receive an automated email confirming your booking details for the Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course. 10 days before the start date, if the course is confirmed to run, you will receive another email including the final course details. If the course is to be held virtually, the online registration and joining instructions will also be included.

Usually, this 1-day Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course is delivered live by our tutor, virtually on the Adobe Connect training platform. If you are looking for in-person training only, please get in touch with the team to discuss your needs via trainingsales@rssl.com or +44 (0)118 918 4000.

Our online Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures course begins at 09:00am, although we request that you login at 08:30am to ensure any technical glitches can be resolved before the start time. Please review your course confirmation email to double check the exact start time of your specific course.

 

Your invoice will be sent approximately 30 days prior to the course start date. If you are a new customer to RSSL, shortly after we receive your booking, you will be asked to complete a New Customer Form so that an account can be created for you on our finance system. 

Yes, companies wishing to book multiple employees on one of our standard training courses (excluding IRCA Lead Auditor courses) can benefit from our group booking discount. This discount is only applicable to bookings made for the same course on the same date. Please contact trainingsales@rssl.com with your requirements and we will be happy to provide more information on the best deal available for you. 

Yes, we offer NHS Trusts a 20% discount on ALL our courses, including our Qualified Person training programme. When booking your course/s enter 'NHS' in the discount code field so that your discount can be applied on your invoice. Please note that the NHS discount code is only valid when the booker uses a NHS email address. 

Yes, certificates of attendance are issued after we have received payment in full for the course. If you have not received your certificate, please contact your own finance department to confirm if they have sent payment to us. All certificates are issued electronically by email. 

As RSSL run all of our virtual courses on Adobe Connect, we recommend that you download the latest version of the Adobe Connect Application at the time of your course - click here to visit the download webpage.
Please see our 'minimum requirements' downument for further details on what you'll need to attend our virtual courses. You can test that the Adobe Connect application works for your organisation by completing the RSSL Adobe Connect Function Test. 

Yes, we are more than happy to welcome delegates from all over the world. Our virtual tutor-led courses are particularly popular with international attendees.

All we request is that you have a good understanding of written and spoken English so that you can get the most out of the course. If you wish to attend an in-person course, please also check any visa requirements and await RSSL's full course confirmation before booking your travel to the UK.

What our clients say

Discover the feedback from our course alumni and learn why they chose RSSL to support their professional development. 

 

Detailed course

Covered topics in the level of detail and time period that suited me. Sion Wyn is an industry expert who answered all questions comprehensively.
Anonymous
Dechra Pharmaceuticals - Product Release Coordinator

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Data Integrity, Electronic Records and Signatures
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