Advanced 2026 GMP Training for Drug Importers
About this Event
Advanced GMP training for pharmaceutical importers: strengthen inspection readiness, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This advanced course is intended for quality assurance personnel and related roles supporting drug importation who have foundational GMP knowledge and want to build advanced capabilities in inspection readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement under Health Canada’s GMP framework.
Using a mix of lecture, case studies, and facilitated exercises, the training will focus on:
- Specific requirements, responsibilities, and complex GMP challenges drug importers are facing
- Advanced risk-based decision-making to drive continuous improvement
- Identification and closure of operational gaps against Health Canada’s current GMP expectations
- Compliance risks using case studies and develop targeted action plans
- Recent enforcement trends to strengthen importer QA systems
About our speakers:
Patience John is a Quality Services Manager at Q&C, bringing over 20 years of deep expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems and compliance. At Q&C, she specializes in leading complex projects to successfully bring regulated products into the Canadian market. Patience’s extensive background spans the entire supply chain, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, labelling, distribution, and quality control.
Andrea Carman is a Principal Consultant at Q&C, bringing over 15 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with a background in Biologics, APIs and finished drug products. She has served in Country Quality Leadership roles for Canadian Importers, providing oversight of quality systems. Andrea’s expertise also includes conducting GMP audits and delivering GMP training, helping organizations strengthen compliance and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Lunch will be provided.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 663.41
