Pharmacovigilance Systems Master File

Understand the basic principles of pharmacovigilance systems

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13 - 15 Jan 2025

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On location

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English

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20,100 DKK ex VAT

(app. 2,702 EUR ex VAT)

50% DISCOUNT FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Summary

This three day course will help you understand the basic principles of pharmacovigilance systems and the organisation of a pharmacovigilance department and its interfaces with other departments. You will also learn about the standard operational procedures in a pharmacovigilance department and the use of and access to databases, how to prepare and follow up on audits and inspections, and how to operate in a highly dynamic and changing environment.

The course is offered every 2 years.


Keywords

  • Pharmacovigilance Systems
  • Interfaces with other departments
  • Standard Operative Procedures
  • Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA)
  • Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)
  • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)
  • Pharmacovigilance Agreements
  • Inspections and Audit

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Course leader & lecturers

  • Heidi Filtenborg Madsen
    Course leader
    Senior Specialist, QPPV Office
    Lundbeck A/S
  • Wasim Anwar
    Course leader
    Vice President & Deputy QPPV, Global Safety
    Novo Nordisk A/S
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Is this course for you?

Whether you are new to the field or have several years of experience, this course is relevant if you are a pharmacovigilance professional who wants to improve your knowledge and skills.

What you will learn
 

  1. The basic principles of pharmacovigilance systems
  2. The organisation of a pharmacovigilance department and its interfaces with other departments.
  3. How to analyse and evaluate methods and data in drug safety reporting
  4. How to evaluate regulations and guidelines in pharmacovigilance and pharmacovigilance systems
  5. Best practices in drug safety reporting, including relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

What your company will get

  1. A safety and pharmacovigilance professional who understands the principles of pharmacovigilance systems
  2. A safety and pharmacovigilance professional who can independently analyse and evaluate methods and data in drug safety reporting
  3. A safety and pharmacovigilance professional who can analyze and evaluate regulations and guidelines in pharmacovigilance and pharmacovigilance systems
  4. An employee who can play an important role in any project team working with pharmacovigilance systems

Course calendar

Starting 13 Jan 2025
13 Jan 2025 9:00-16:00
Day 1
  • Introduction to the Pharmacovigilance Systems
  • Master File (PSMF) - structure and management
  • Local PSMF
  • The organizational structure of the marketing authorisation holder
  • Workshop
  • Computerised systems and databases
  • Quality system - procedural documents
  • Pharmacovigilance processes
14 Jan 2025 9:00-16:00
Day 2
  • Pharmacovigilance system performance
  • Quality system - document and record control
  • Quality system - training
15 Jan 2025 9:00-16:00
Day 3
  • Audits and inspections
  • Workshop
  • Pharmacovigilance agreements
  • Annexes
  • Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)
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Related exams

4 Feb 2025 10:00-13:00
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Registration

Registration deadline
6 Jan 2025
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Lersø Parkallé 101
2100 København Ø
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13 - 15 Jan
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Course information

Literature

Prior to the course you will get access to mandatory and optional readings via your personal Atrium log-in.

Please familiarize yourself with the mandatory readings before starting the course.

The mandatory readings are also part of the examination syllabus.

Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you must have a relevant educational background at bachelor level and, as a minimum, two years of experience in drug safety or pharmacovigilance, or other equivalent qualifications. We consider all applications upon registration.

If you do not fulfill the requirements, you can still apply for the course if you have suitable experience in the pharmaceutical/biological area that would allow you to benefit from the training and enable you to participate actively during the module. Up to 10% of the positions on our course are filled by applicants who have no or limited experience in drug safety or pharmacovigilance. We consider applicants on a case-by-case basis.

Examination

The exam is held online, usually 4-6 weeks after the course.

You will receive a link with exam questions via your personal Atrium log-in.

In order to participate in the exam, you must have attended the course.

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This course is a part of a diploma

Diploma in Pharmacovigilance

The demand for qualified pharmacovigilance professionals is high. Become a sought after and highly valued professional by attending our pharmacovigilance training and acquire the Diploma in Pharmacovigilance.

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Course leaders

Heidi Filtenborg Madsen
Senior Specialist, QPPV Office
Lundbeck A/S
Wasim Anwar
Vice President & Deputy QPPV, Global Safety
Novo Nordisk A/S

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