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    Scaling Pharmacovigilance in Europe: A Practical Guide for Pharma SMEs and Biotechs

    This webinar provides guidance on managing pharmacovigilance (PV) across Europe, focusing on balancing global consistency with country-specific requirements. Participants will learn to meet strict European timelines while working with lean teams and practical strategies to enhance oversight and execution.

    On Demand
    60 min
    Pharmacovigilance · Pharma
    English

    Pharmacovigilance

    Pharmacovigilance is a global responsibility, but for small and mid-sized companies, it often feels overwhelming. Limited teams, tight budgets, and the absence of local affiliates can make staying compliant a constant challenge.

    In this session, we’ll show you how to do more with less:

    • Capture the efficiencies of centralized processes while addressing country-specific requirements
    • Right-size your operating model without overbuilding internal infrastructure
    • Strategically leverage partners (EU-QPPV, local RPs, literature screening, case processing) to stay compliant

    Expect a practical, hands-on discussion packed with tools, quick wins, and coordination strategies you can use immediately. We’ll share real case studies of SMEs that have successfully aligned global PV systems with local regulations, passed inspections, and scaled seamlessly as their products and markets grew.

    Whether you’re building your first global PV framework or streamlining an existing one, this webinar will give you the clarity, strategies, and tools to stay compliant without unnecessary complexity.

    What you'll learn

    • How to align global PV requirements with country-specific activities across Europe while ensuring compliance, traceability, and timely communication (even with limited resources).
    • The benefits of centralized PV and how to balance them with local rules in an SME context, including practical ways to address friction points such as literature scope, reporting timelines, and EU-QPPV vs. local RP responsibilities.
    • When to apply centralized, hybrid, or decentralized operating models, and how to coordinate effectively between HQ, vendors, and local representatives.
    • How SMEs can scale their PV systems to support international growth, remain compliant across multiple countries, and manage local nuances as business expands.
    • Real-world SME case studies showing what was implemented, how challenges were resolved, and lessons you can apply immediately.

    Our support

    Whether it’s pharmacovigilance, medical device vigilance, or tailored safety consulting, our experts are here to guide you through every step. Let’s work together to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance for your products.

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    Speakers

    Hear from industry experts who bring hands-on experience in building and optimizing pharmacovigilance systems across global and local settings.

    Dr. Almudena Del Castillo

    Dr. Almudena Del Castillo

    Head of Drug Safety & Vigilance, QbD Group

    Dr. Almudena del Castillo is a Medical Doctor and Specialist in Family and Community Medicine, with extensive expertise in pharmacovigilance within the pharmaceutical industry. She has a strong interest in regulatory affairs and drug safety, having held key roles at major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer. She later combined her scientific and business acumen at leading life sciences consultancies, including Pharmalex and PLG, where she served as VP of Sales and Business Development. Currently, Almudena is Global Division Head of Drug Safety and Vigilance at QbD Group, where she leads the development of globally focused solutions in safety, regulatory compliance, and strategic medical affairs.

    Joanna Kurek

    Joanna Kurek

    Senior Team Lead Vigilance Division QbD Poland

    Joanna holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and postgraduate qualifications in Industrial Pharmacy. Before moving into Pharmacovigilance, she built broad expertise across the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), Regulatory Affairs, and Strategic Development where she also gained insights into Market Access principles. Today, Joanna is Senior Team Lead, Vigilance Division at QbD Poland, where she leverages her diverse background to strengthen and optimize Pharmacovigilance systems. Her unique combination of scientific, regulatory, and strategic experience allows her to bridge disciplines and drive the continuous improvement of drug safety practices.

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