Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Expanded Access Programs From Regulatory Concept to Execution-Ready Strategy

Greetings!


Expanded Access Programs are becoming an increasingly important part of drug development when patients cannot wait for standard clinical trial timelines or commercial availability. While these programs can provide critical access to investigational therapies, many sponsors struggle to design EAPs that are regulator ready, operationally feasible for clinical sites, aligned with pharmacovigilance expectations, and consistent with long-term development strategy.



This workshop provides a practical, sponsor focused guide to building an Expanded Access Program from end to end. Participants will learn how to define program intent, select the appropriate program model, develop an execution-ready protocol structure, establish a realistic minimal dataset, and plan cross-country implementation using a clear and reusable framework that balances compliance with feasibility.


The session covers early access pathways such as EAPs, post-trial access, and open label extensions, along with the trial-first principle, access versus study-style models, protocol design essentials, safety oversight, data strategy, and operational planning. Attendees will gain practical tools to avoid common regulatory and execution pitfalls while creating programs that support both patient access and development goals.


This workshop is designed for professionals involved in clinical development and regulatory execution, including medical writers, regulatory affairs teams, clinical operations leads, pharmacovigilance professionals, medical affairs staff, CRO project teams, quality and compliance professionals, and investigators supporting early access requests and reporting.


The session is led by Dr. Tigran Uzunyan, a physician and clinical pharmacologist with over 18 years of experience across academia, pharmaceutical development, regulatory strategy, and clinical research. His background spans early phase and late phase clinical studies, multi-jurisdictional regulatory work, and real-world research programs, bringing a practical and lifecycle-focused perspective to Expanded Access planning and execution.


We look forward to welcoming you to this in-depth and applied session on building regulator-ready Expanded Access Programs.

Date & Time

Feb 25, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)


How is the Workshop delivered?

Live. Virtual. Interactive. Instructor-led.

Interested in this workshop?

Register today by calling our team at 416-628-7575 or email us at events@aapspharma.com

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Monday, February 2, 2026

What’s Coming Up in February

Discover the best events in our February, 2026 Event Guide

Because every month is a new chance to learn and grow.

SoP Masterclass: Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures


Feb 5th, 2026 (Online)


1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)



Build clear, compliant SOPs that improve consistency, meet GMP expectations, and stand up to audits through practical writing, change control, and real world exercises that strengthen daily operations and regulatory readiness.

Natural Health Products (NHPs)- Level 1 Workshop



Feb 20th, 2026 (Online)


11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)



Learn how Natural Health Products are regulated in Canada, from product classification and licensing pathways to labeling, claims, GMP, post market compliance, and Health Canada enforcement across the full lifecycle.



Practical Guide For Sponsors Planning An Expanded Access Program (EAP)



Feb 25th, 2026 (Online)


1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)




Design regulator ready Expanded Access Programs with clear sponsor intent, execution focused protocols, minimal datasets, and cross country planning that aligns clinical, regulatory, and safety teams.


Developing an Effective CAPA Strategy



Feb 26th 2026 (Online)


2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)



Strengthen CAPA systems using Lean principles to identify real root causes, streamline processes, reduce deviations, and implement corrective actions that drive lasting compliance and operational efficiency.


Interested to know more about AAPS Pharma?

To learn more, call our team at 416-628-7575 or visit us at www.aapspharma.com

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ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT: SOPs Under the Microscope: Writing Procedures Inspectors Actually Test

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Standard Operating Procedures are not just a documentation requirement - they are one of the clearest indicators regulators use to assess how well an organization actually operates. During GMP inspections, SOPs are routinely examined to confirm that processes are clearly defined, aligned with regulatory expectations, reflect current practices, and are followed exactly as written. Gaps between documented procedures and real-world execution are among the most common and costly audit findings.


This upcoming SOP Masterclass is designed to close that gap. The session focuses on how to write SOPs that are practical, unambiguous, and audit-defensible. Participants will learn how to determine when SOPs are required, how to structure them correctly, how to define roles and responsibilities, and how to write instructions that are clear enough to be executed consistently across teams. Equal emphasis is placed on managing SOP updates through effective change control and maintaining documents so they remain current as operations evolve.


The workshop is particularly relevant for professionals involved in creating, reviewing, approving, or managing SOPs under GMP, GPP, GVP, or GCP frameworks. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs professionals, technical writers, and team leads responsible for compliance and inspection readiness will gain directly applicable skills.


By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with a practical understanding of SOP fundamentals, proven writing techniques, and hands-on experience applying best practices - enabling them to develop SOPs that support operational efficiency, withstand regulatory scrutiny, and reduce inspection risk.

Date & Time

Feb 5, 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)


How is the Workshop delivered?

Live. Virtual. Interactive. Instructor-led.

Interested in this workshop?

Register today by calling our team at 416-628-7575 or email us at events@aapspharma.com

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Strengthening CAPA Through Lean Thinking and Root Cause Analysis

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Quality systems fail when corrective action stops at fixing symptoms instead of preventing recurrence. Many CAPA processes focus on closing deviations, but without clear problem definition and true root cause identification, the same issues continue to reappear. In regulated environments, this not only weakens compliance but also creates operational inefficiency, inspection risk, and unnecessary rework.


This workshop introduces a Lean-based approach to CAPA that moves beyond surface-level explanations such as “human error” and focuses on process design, workflow clarity, and systemic improvement. Participants will learn how Lean principles can be applied to identify non-value-added activities, define problems accurately, map real operational processes, and develop corrective actions that address root causes rather than symptoms. The emphasis is on building CAPA systems that strengthen both regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational performance.


The session is designed for quality assurance professionals, internal auditors, regulatory compliance teams, and professionals working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device environments who are responsible for CAPA systems, inspections, and quality oversight. It is equally valuable for those seeking to strengthen their understanding of Lean problem-solving, process improvement, and sustainable quality system design.


The workshop is led by Terry Pilkey, a Chartered Chemist with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including more than 13 years at Health Canada within the Health Product Branch Inspectorate and current leadership as Director of QA/QC at Experchem Laboratories Inc. Her experience spans GMP inspections, compliance oversight, auditing, and laboratory quality systems, bringing both regulatory and operational perspectives into applied learning.

Date & Time

Feb 26, 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)


How is the Workshop delivered?

Live. Virtual. Interactive. Instructor-led.

Interested in this workshop?

Register today by calling our team at 416-628-7575 or email us at events@aapspharma.com

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