PharmaCloud World Europe 2011
Conference: 8-9 November 2011, Earls Court Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Pharma Cloud World Europe is Europe's leading cloud computing conference for senior pharmaceutical & biotech executives.
This conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges, strategies and operational implementation of cloud computing for the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharma Cloud World Europe is a multi-faceted event consisting of:
- A two day conference
- A exhibition area
- Speed networking
- Interactive panel discussions
- Roundtable brainstorms
- Live debates
Validation in the PharmaCloud
GxPi Talk 17:15 on Tuesday 8th November
- Will QA help or hinder progress towards cloud computing for Pharma R&D?
- “Qualifying” a cloud-based environment versus “Validating” an application.
- Assessing and mitigating, the risks of hosting GxP-Regulated applications in the cloud.
Speakers:
Keith Williams - Keith Williams founded GxPi in 2000. Keith brings over 20 years of Biopharmaceutical experience, particularly in computer systems validation. He has been actively involved in initiatives in the Drug Information Association (DIA), Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), ISPE and IChemE Pharma group over many years. He has a BSc in Genetics and Microbiology and an MSc in Biochemical Engineering. Keith is the Chief Executive Officer of GxPi. Keith has been working in Life Sciences and IT for over 20 years and has seen the progress towards the ‘Cloud’ for cost scale reductions. This is not a simple move for Life Sciences companies as they have infrastructure compliance and security requirements above and beyond most businesses.
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Phil Harrison is a chemist by background, now a specialist in Quality Management Systems and in the validation and compliance of Information Systems used in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in large organisations operating in a GxP environment, covering active ingredient manufacturing (GMP), and Research and Development. Phil is a consultant supporting clients in compliance, QMS, auditing and validation projects. He is also the Product Quality Manager for GxPi's x-docs™ product range. Phil joined GxPi in April 2011 from AstraZeneca.