DIA 2016 Annual Meeting

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 3.25 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-16-508-L04-P; CME 3.25; IACET 3.25; RN 3.25

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Understanding best practices is critical as you design a clinical program and regulatory strategy for a drug or biologic product. Identifying and obtaining the data actually needed for a product development program is key to the success of the program. Thinking ahead to the marketing application helps a sponsor avoid many of the common mistakes that are made in designing individual clinical trials and overall drug development programs. Even though it may be years before an NDA/BLA/MAA submission, the marketing application is the goal of each development program and should be kept in view throughout the program to avoid pitfalls and delays in submission and product approval.

This tutorial will cover common mistakes and solutions in the areas of drug development planning, clinical study design, statistical analysis planning, regulatory agency interactions, and regulatory document writing. Practical advice for each of these areas will be presented, with an emphasis on learning from past examples and case studies that illustrate approaches to adopt or to avoid.

Who should attend?

This tutorial is designed for professionals with basic knowledge in regulatory affairs, agency submissions, and regulatory medical writing.

Learning Objectives

• Identify ways to increase the efficiency and success of product development programs;
• Describe key principles for successful regulatory interactions during drug development and marketing application preparation;
• Discuss best practices in developing successful clinical trial designs, statistical analysis plans, and regulatory submission documents.

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 3.25 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-16-509-L04-P; CME 3.25; IACET 3.25; RN 3.25

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The Chinese regulatory landscape seems unique from and harmonious with global standards and practice. In 2015, Chinese good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines published by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) have been amended significantly, of which some GCPs are overturning common ways that were implemented since 2003. The CFDA is enhancing inspective forces on the quality and integrity of clinical trial outcomes. GCP requirements on medical devices and diagnostics have also been strengthened by CFDA. The procedures of investigator new drug/new drug application (IND/NDA) review and approval have been greatly reformed. The quality of trial data is becoming more essential as evidence of supporting NDA approval. All of these updates are sure to impact the IND/NDA drug and medical devices/diagnostic strategies in China. This tutorial will provide insights into critical considerations impacting IND/NDA practices involving drugs and medical devices/diagnostics development in China and upcoming CFDA reformations of regulatory submission review and approval.

Who should attend?

This tutorial is designed for professionals in regulatory affairs, drug development, medical device/diagnostics, clinical trial management, monitoring, data management or clinical operations who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese regulatory environment and will benefit from learning updates of IND/NDA drug and medical device trials.

Learning Objectives

• Describe basic CFDA regulatory requirements for an IND/NDA process;
• Explain Chinese regulatory practice and trends for reviewing and approving submissions of drugs;
• Discuss the updated Chinese GCP guidelines for IND drug trials;
• Explain how to be compliant with Chinese GCP standards in the implementation of clinical trial;
• State how to complete the IND/NDA application process to the CFDA.

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 3.25 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-16-510-L04-P; CME 3.25; IACET 3.25; RN 3.25

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Significant changes in Japanese pharmaceutical regulations and procedures are impacting the development of new drugs in Japan as well as global development programs. This tutorial will describe the major drivers of the regulatory system, including the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) and Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), regulatory procedures during drug development (Consultations with PMDA and Clinical Trial Notifications), the integration of Japanese drug development with East Asian and global drug development, accelerated approval pathways (sakigake; regenerative medicine), orphan drug regulation and J-NDA review. Several development strategies available to address Japanese requirements for new drug approval, as well as selected post-approval requirements, will be discussed.

Who should attend?

This tutorial is designed for professionals involved in regulatory affairs, project management, and clinical development who are involved with global development projects involving Japan.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the major elements of the Japanese regulatory system;
• Describe the regulatory procedures during development, registration, and post-approval;
• Discuss specific attributes of the Japanese regulatory system and their impact on local and global development strategies.

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 3.25 Application UAN: 0286-0000-16-511-L04-P; CME 3.25; IACET 3.25; RN 3.25

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What are the critical factors when preparing for an FDA Advisory Committee meeting? Appearing before an FDA Advisory Committee can be one of the most challenging and grueling experiences for any drug, device, or biologic team. In just eight short hours with the FDA Advisory Committee, you not only must thoroughly explain but also defend, in detail, your product in a highly visible, high-stakes public meeting. This tutorial teaches best practices for preparing for an FDA Advisory Committee meeting, and it is set up like an actual Advisory Committee meeting.

What You Will Learn:
• What is an advisory committee?
• What does an advisory committee “look like”?
• Critical factors for advisory committee preparation
• How to design the most applicable preparation program for your team
• Top ten “best practices” and “must avoids.”

Who should attend?

This tutorial is designed for professionals in regulatory affairs, clinical research leads, and corporate executives.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the critical factors in preparing for a successful advisory committee meeting;
• Recognize and evaluate those factors that are most applicable to your team;
• Design the most effective preparation for your team(s).

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 3.25 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-16-512-L04-P; CME 3.25; IACET 3.25; RN 3.25

An additional registration fee is required for all preconference tutorials. Register today for this tutorial.

This tutorial will provide an overview of the various ethical considerations associated with conducting clinical trials, including the history of ethical principles - Nuremburg Conventions, Declaration of Helsinki, The Belmont Report, and ICH. Topics will include obtaining ethics committee and regulatory authority clearance, subject informed consent, investigator conflict-of-interest, issues of fraud, authorship, and ensuring subject safety and well-being. In addition, consideration will be given to conducting studies in emerging economy populations where fair distribution of risks and benefits come into play. It will become evident, through case examples, that these issues are not always black-and-white, and that the situation in which these issues are considered result in many shades of gray.

Who should attend?

This tutorial is designed for pharmaceutical company clinical operations staff, clinical trial site investigators and study coordinators, ethicists, regulators and regulatory affairs staff.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the foundations of ethics;
• Explain how ethical decisions may be influenced by context and experience;
• Discuss the viewpoint of the clinical study subject when educating clinical study site staff about ethical considerations.