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6th Drug-Device Combination Products Conference

  • 15th – 16th October 2024
  • Germany flag Germany Munich

At our conference, experts in drug delivery alongside device development engineers will offer diverse perspectives on ensuring the compatibility and operational efficiency of drug products and delivery devices, including harmonising design controls with quality by design principles, determining device specifications during early development stages, assessing material compatibility and safety, navigating regulatory pathways and quality management systems, defining essential performance criteria, conducting design verification and validation, managing risk factors, ensuring device compliance and meeting essential performance standards, and facilitating compatibility and clinical assessments. #VLDDCP 

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About the 6th Drug-Device Combination Products Conference

Experts in drug delivery and device development will discuss ensuring the compatibility and efficiency of drug products and delivery devices. Topics include harmonising design controls with quality by design, determining device specifications early on, assessing material safety, navigating regulatory pathways, defining performance criteria, conducting verification and validation, managing risks, ensuring compliance, and facilitating clinical assessments. This collaboration addresses the importance of harmony between drug products and delivery mechanisms, especially during initial development phases, overcoming hurdles in formulation, dosage, and regulatory complexities for the successful advancement of combined drug-device products.

 

Who Should Attend  

Executives, Directors, Heads, Leaders, Managers, Specialists, Engineers Professionals in Pharmaceuticals, Principal Scientists, Principal Toxicologists, QC Laboratories, Manufacturers of Drug Substances (APIs), Contract Laboratories, Oral Solid Dosage Form, Clinical Research Org., Contract Research Org., Contract Manufacturing Org., Biopharma Companies, Biotechnology Prod., and Fellows specialising in:  

 

  • Chemistry  
  • External Supply  
  • Continuous Processing 
  • Compliance 
  • Manufacturing Science & Technology  
  • Regulatory Affairs  
  • Business Development  
  • Commercialisation 
  • Quality Assurance/Control 
  • Packaging 
  • Licensing 
  • Formulation Development  
  • Industrial Hygiene  
  • Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) 
  • Research & Development  
  • Compliance 
  • Design Controls 
  • Device Development & Manufacturing 
  • Drug Delivery & Devices 
  • Combination Products 
  • Human Factors 
  • Process Development 
  • Strategic Development   
  • Risk Management  
  • Pharmaceuticals  
  • Biotechnology  
  • Plant Management 
  • Usability Engineering 
  • Device Engineering & Design 
  • Operations  
  • New Products 
  • Product Quality  
  • Drug Safety Evaluation    
  • Process Monitoring & Control  
  • Analytical Development Laboratories  
  • Internal & External Audit  
  • Training Departments  
  • Engineering  
  • Sterilisation 
  • Vaccines 
  • Validation  
  • Production 
  • EHS   
  • QA/QC  
  • CMC  
  • CMO/CDMO  
  • Technology Transfer  
  •  Other 

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Key Practical Learning Points

  • Successful development of drug-device combination products requires interdisciplinary collaboration between drug delivery experts and device development engineers.
  • Harmonising design controls with quality by design principles ensures the compatibility and operational efficiency of drug products and delivery devices.
  • Early determination of device specifications streamlines development and addresses regulatory challenges.
  • Thorough assessment of material compatibility and safety is essential for product reliability and safety.
  • Understanding and navigating regulatory pathways is critical for achieving compliance and market approval.
  • Defining essential performance criteria establishes benchmarks for product effectiveness and reliability.
  • Conducting rigorous design verification and validation processes confirms device functionality and safety.
  • Effective risk management strategies mitigate potential hazards associated with combination products.
  • Achieving cost efficiency and reducing environmental impact are essential considerations in product development.
  • Exploring technology-based sustainability approaches can lead to innovative solutions for environmental sustainability.

Bjarne Sørensen, DK

Director, Front-End Innovation

Phillips-Medisize

Bjarne Sørensen is a director of front-end innovation at Phillips-Medisize, based in the company’s development centre in Denmark. With more than 35 years of experience within product, strategy, and business development, Bjarne has a very visible track record within different business areas. At Phillips-Medisize, he participates in customer projects, typically involving electronic injectors and connected health systems. He is also deeply involved in new electronic platform programs, especially on conceptual, technical, and sustainability aspects.

Paul Johnson, UK

Managing Director

Paul Johnson Consulting Limited

Paul Johnson is an independent consultant to the pharmaceutical industry who has specialised in the CMC aspects of NCE and generic inhaled product development since 2018 serving clients in large/small pharma companies, pharmaceutical component suppliers, and pharmaceutical service providers.

Paul gained 20 years of experience leading teams and projects involved for the development of inhaled products at Glaxo Smith Kline in a range of delivery systems, including dry powder inhalers, pressurised metered dose inhalers, and nebulisers. He is most proud to have led the CMC teams from early development, through clinical stages, registration, launch and lifecycle management for Relvar/Breo Ellipta, and provided leadership for the CMC aspects for the entire GSK inhaled franchise.  

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Speaker

Beyond Conception GmbH 

Bjarne Sørensen, DK

Director, Front-End Innovation

Phillips-Medisize

Paul Johnson, UK

Managing Director

Paul Johnson Consulting Limited

Soon TBA

Speaker

Beyond Conception GmbH 

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What our
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I want to express my gratitude to Vonlanthen for hosting such a fantastic event and for giving me the opportunity to hear from esteemed speakers like Susan Neadle, Mark A. Chipperfield, Mike Wallenstein, and Roman Mathaes. It was truly an honor to be able to participate in this live event and I appreciated the opportunity to learn from such knowledgeable individuals. Thank you for putting together such a great conference! 

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Attending the 4th Drug-Device Combinational Products Conference was an exceptional and enlightening experience. The caliber of speakers was truly outstanding and the diversity in geography was incredibly valuable to me as I work between the USA and Europe. The conference provided me with an abundance of cutting-edge information on the latest advancements and challenges in the field of drug-device combinations and sustainability of products. The networking opportunities were also fantastic, allowing me to connect and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals in my field. I am already eagerly anticipating the next meeting and I extend my gratitude to the dedicated organizers for putting together such a successful and informative event.

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I recently attended the 4th Drug-Device Combinational Products Conference and it was an incredibly informative and valuable experience. The speakers were top-notch experts in their fields and provided valuable insights on the latest developments in the industry. The networking opportunities were also great, allowing me to connect with other professionals in my field. I highly recommend this conference to anyone in the pharmaceutical industry looking to stay informed and stay ahead of the curve. 

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