DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-512-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Opportunities and challenges for using RWE from the perspective of drug development, regulatory considerations, health technology assessments, clinician and patients will be discussed, including new collaborations between regulators and HTA.

Learning Objectives

Describe how RWE is being used through the medicinal product lifecycle by showing relevant examples; Evaluate the utility of RWE for benchmarking disease progress and/or to use as an external comparator; Explain the extent to which HTA and regulators collaborate on RW requirements.

Chair

Nancy Dreyer, PhD, MPH, FISPE

Speaker

RWE for Clinical Decision Support
Richard Gliklich, MD

Opportunities and Challenges in Using RWE from the Perspective of Drug Development
Brian Bradbury, DrSc, MA

How Regulators are Collaborating with Payers: Update on EMA-HTA Pilot Work
Patrice Verpillat, DrMed, MD, PhD, MPH

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-513-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Despite advances, patient engagement (PE) in post-approval access decisions remains limited, complex, and unclear. This session examines how patients can offer value-based insights and explores pathways to strengthen PE in product access decisions.

Learning Objectives

Identify existing opportunities to incorporate patient input into access determinations; Recognize patient-contributed information and data that could broaden the evidentiary base for CMS and other payers; Discuss the resources and frameworks needed for CMS to systematically and scientifically engage with patient communities.

Chair

June Cha, PhD, MPH

Speaker

Vital Voices from Patients in Access Determination
June Cha, PhD, MPH

Patients Engaging with CMS: Opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned
Kristi Martin, MA, MPA

Patient Perspectives: Are They Missing from Commercial Payer Drug Coverage Policies?
James Chambers, PhD, MPharm, MSc

How Breakthrough T1D has Engaged CMS
Campbell Hutton, MPH

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-515-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This forum will discuss Good Clinical Practice (GCP) inspection methods, collaboration and training among regulators and their inspectors as they respond to the evolving clinical trial regulatory landscape such as the implementation of ICH E6 R3 and novel trial methodologies

Learning Objectives

Describe the reasons why regulators may inspect clinical trials in different ways; Compare the various inspection approaches used by different regulators; Explain how regulators are harmonizing inspection approaches and collaborating to share information, resources, and training; Analyze how regulators are preparing to implement ICH E6 R3 and its implications for inspections and inspector training.

Chair

Mandy Kaur Budwal-Jagait, MSc

Speaker

Why do GCP Inspectors Do Things Differently and How can Approaches be Both Harmonized and Optimized
Adil Nashed

Panelist
Peter Twomey, MA, MPharm

Why do GCP Inspectors Do Things Differently and How can Approaches be Both Harmonized and Optimized
Kavita C. Dada, PharmD, RAC

Why do GCP Inspectors Do Things Differently and How can Approaches be Both Harmonized and Optimized
Reina Hayashi

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-517-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

In 2019, FDA’s OCE initiated Project Orbis to provide a framework for concurrent submission and review of oncology drug products. Project Orbis Partners will provide an update on their recent collaboration and answer questions from the audience.

Learning Objectives

Discuss recent collaboration efforts beyond Project Orbis that were prompted by the initiative and explain how sponsors can benefit from participating in Project Orbis.

Chair

Sema Hashemi, MSc

Speaker

Panelist - Australia
Sarah Golding, MD

Panelist - Brazil
Marcelo Moreira, MS

Panelist - Canada
Melissa Hunt, MSc

Panelist - Israel
Michal Hirsh-Vexberg, PharmD

Panelist - Switzerland
Ulrich Peter Rohr, DrMed

Panelist - United States
R. Angelo De Claro, MD

Panelist - United States
Dianne Spillman

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-518-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Among the largest areas of concern with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are potential unintended consequences to pharmaceutical innovation. This forum will convene industry experts to explore the impact of and potential adjustments to the IRA.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the unintended consequences of the IRA on innovation; Examine potential legislative solutions.

Chair

Sarah Martin, PhD, MS

Speaker

Panelist
Gregory Daniel, PhD, MPH

Industry Perspective
Ryan Gough

The Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on Biopharmaceutical Investment Decisions
Richard Xie, PhD

Early Signals of IRA Impact: Theoretical and Observed Unintended Consequences
Julie Ann Patterson, PharmD, PhD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-677-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

In a world increasingly burdened by chronic diseases, the timely access to effective medications is a critical component of global health initiatives. This conference session aims to explore strategies for accelerating global access to drugs designed to treat chronic ailments that differentially impact public health and decrease life-expectancy. We will delve into the innovative regulatory approaches that can pave the way for faster development and registration and more equitable access of these vital medications.

Learning Objectives

Describe the strategies for accelerating global access to drugs designed to treat chronic ailments that differentially impact public health and decrease life-expectancy.

Chair

Carlos Garner, PhD

Speaker

Panelist
Francisco Nogueira, MBA

Panelist
Naoyuki Yasuda, MSc

Panelist
Anantha Shekhar

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-514-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will explore this new regulatory tool (EDDOs) and discuss its impact on the next generation of drug delivery combination products.

Learning Objectives

Recognize the technology landscape for more complex drug delivery combination products, specific patient considerations informing design and clinical risk, and the role of new regulatory tools like Essential Drug Delivery Outputs; Discuss current challenges facing combination products to deliver advanced therapies (Cell & Gene) or biologics including submission expectations (IND, NDA/BLAs), verification, validation, Control Strategy, and post-market changes.

Chair

Rumi Raquel Young, MS

Speaker

Overview of complex combination product technologies (implantable, on-body) and development challenges
Alan Stevens, MS

Emerging Policies Driving Complex Combination Product Development (EDDO Focus)
James Bertram, PhD, MS, RAC

Emerging Policies Driving Complex Combination Product Development (How other Policies Work with EDDO)
Chelsea O'Connell, MS, RAC

Patient Perspectives on Advanced Therapies and use of Complex Combination Products
Stephen Karpen, PharmD

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-519-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will explore the critical role of Identification of Medicinal Products (IDMP) standards in addressing global healthcare challenges, such as pharmacovigilance, drug shortages, and medicinal product traceability.

Learning Objectives

Discuss how IDMP standards address drug shortages by enhancing supply chain transparency and traceability; Identify the challenges and opportunities in implementing IDMP globally, focusing on the need for regulatory collaboration and interoperability; Explain the significance of global identifiers, such as PhPID, in ensuring consistent product identification across regions.

Chair

Janis Bernat, MSc

Speaker

Introduction of Regulatory Levers to Address the Problem: Global Implementation of Identification of Medicinal Products Standards
Ron Fitzmartin, PhD, MBA

Panelist
Vada Perkins, DrSc, MSc

EMA Perspective
Isabel Chicharo, MPharm

ANVISA Perspective
Raphael Sanches Pereira, SR

HealthCare Professional Perspective on the Issue and Examples
Joseph Kannarkat, MD

Panelist
Peter Hjelmstrom, MD, PhD

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-521-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Master Protocols, including basket trials and umbrella trials, enable efficiencies in investigating multiple conditions or multiple treatments, respectively, under a single trial design. Applying Master Protocol trial designs to Cell & Gene therapies (CGTs) can streamline clinical and regulatory processes to speed the delivery of treatments to patients with rare diseases.

Learning Objectives

Identify barriers to and solutions for leveraging Master Protocol clinical trial designs to study Cell & Gene Therapies for rare diseases.

Chair

Nancy Bradish Myers, Esq, JD

Speaker

Thought Leader Perspective
Philip (P.J.) Brooks, PhD

Innovator Perspective
Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH

Researcher Perspective
Jeff Allen, PhD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-520-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Go beyond platitudes and qualitative advice on planning, deploying, and measuring the success of your recruitment campaign. Enjoy this Master Class in Recruitment Campaign Management from some of the industry's best minds

Learning Objectives

Discuss how to build an evidence based forecast for centralized patient recruitment campaigns; Describe ways to optimize channel mixes, vendor management, performance models, technology selection; Identify methods to measure and optimize campaign performance and ROI.

Chair

Chris Venezia

Speaker

Case Study Presentation
Helen West

Case Study Presentation
Gretchen Goller, MA

Case Study Presentation
Adrienne Walstrum, MSc

Case Study Presentation
Tom Julian

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-527-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This forum will present: Health Authority (HA) expectations related to QbD, RBQM, and issue management. Specific examples of how study teams use technology to overcome challenges in achieving QbD and effective RBQM and issue management practices.

Learning Objectives

Discuss Health Authority (HA) expectations when designing and executing clinical studies, specifically for using risk proportionate approaches in Quality by Design (QbD), Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) and issue management practices; Describe real life examples of technologies that facilitate the achievement of HA expectations for QbD, RBQM, and issue management.

Chair

Michael Torok, PhD

Speaker

Industry Perspective
Michael Torok, PhD

FDA Perspective
Emily Gebbia, JD

Industry Perspective
Kevin Richards, MSc

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-528-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) was established in 1990 by regulatory authorities and industries in the United States, Japan, and Europe with a mission to harmonize requirements for the development of medicines. Since, the Association was reformed in 2015 to establish ICH as a true global entity, increase participation from regulatory authorities and industry around the world and increase the implementation of ICH guidelines globally thereby speeding access to medicines for patients and supporting the global supply of medicines. It has been nearly 10 years since the ICH reforms were completed. In this session, Regulatory and Industry experts will reflect on how far we’ve come and the progress achieved in harmonizing scientific and technical requirements for the development of medicines since 1990. Speakers will share perspectives on the evolution of medicines development as a result of ICH guideline development. Further, speakers will exchange perspective on future opportunities for international regulatory harmonization with consideration of the increasing globalized nature of medicines development and navigating the evolving landscape and use of innovative approaches before turning it over to the audience to hear their ideas around how to promote international harmonization and continued global drug development and patient access to medicines.

Learning Objectives

Discuss progress in international harmonization of regulatory requirements for the development of medicines since ICH was established in 1990 and its increased global footprint following the reforms in 2015; Evaluate impact of ICH guidelines in global drug development; Identify future opportunities and how ICH can evolve to keep pace with innovation and further promote international regulatory harmonization and increased patient access to medicines.

Chair

Amanda Roache, MS

Speaker

US Regulatory Perspective on the Future of International Harmonization
Theresa Mullin, PhD

Industry Priorities for the Future of International Regulatory Harmonization
Wassim Nashabeh, PhD

ANVISA Perspective on International Global Harmonization and Future Opportunities
Marcelo Moreira, MS

EMA Perspective on ICH GCP Renovation and E6 Revision and Future Opportunities
Peter Twomey, MA, MPharm

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-529-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

The forum will explore key legislative proposals affecting FDA regulation of drugs and devices, while FDA and industry prepare to negotiate the next round of user fees and performance goals.

Learning Objectives

Describe key legislative initiatives that could alter FDA's regulation of drugs and medical devices; Discuss the interplay between current FDA legislative proposals and the upcoming FDA user fee negotiations and legislation; Recognize the impact of legislative proposals on FDA and regulated industries.

Chair

Jeffrey K. Francer, JD, MPA

Speaker

Panelist
Andrea Stern Ferris, MBA

Panelist
Barrett Tenbarge

Panelist
Elizabeth Jungman, JD, MPH

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-530-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

In this session, leaders from Health Canada will provide an update on regulatory priorities for Canada. The audience will be invited to submit questions of general interest.

Learning Objectives

Describe Health Canada’s regulatory initiatives and strategic priorities; Identify opportunities for engagement with the Canadian regulator.

Chair

Alysha Croker, PhD

Speaker

Panelist
Kelly Robinson, MSc

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-522-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will discuss regulatory guidance and frameworks on data quality and feasibility assessments of RWD sources to support RWE study proposals for health authority and HTA engagements. It will include information about how to leverage diverse sources of targeted RWD to support and improve the evolution of new therapies and indications for product safety, outcomes, reduction in label use, and help HC professionals and industry to create a knowledge base for use of RWD.

Learning Objectives

Examine the challenges and value of real-world data (RWD) in regulatory decision-making; Discuss the guidance on data quality and feasibility of RWD for real-world evidence (RWE) studies in health authority interactions; Recognize strategies to integrate RWD into dossier data for regulatory alignment; Identify challenges in standardizing data collection and sharing across industry, regulators, and academia for global acceptance.

Chair

Mehmet Burcu, PhD, MS, FISPE

Speaker

Data Quality Framework and EMA Regulatory Perspectives
Patrice Verpillat, DrMed, MD, PhD, MPH

Oncology Quality, Characterization, and Assessment of Real-world Data: US Regulatory Perspectives
Donna Rivera, PharmD, MSc, FISPE

Building Transparency and Reproducibility into the Practice of Real World Evidence Research
Shirley Wang, PhD, MSc, FISPE

Facilitating robust evidence: integrating digital health data into multi-modal datasets
Laura Lasiter, PhD

Component Type: Forum
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-523-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

The ICH improved global drug development, but rising country-specific regulations increase complexity and costs for multinational submissions. This session explores key harmonization challenges, regulatory trends, and strategies to navigate diverse requirements for successful drug approvals. Effective communication between sponsors and regulatory agencies is critical for the successful development and approval of new medicines. This forum will explore the similarities and differences in how major global regulators—such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—engage with sponsors throughout the drug development lifecycle. We will delve into the formal channels and informal practices each regulatory body uses to guide sponsors, address compliance issues, and expedite approvals. Key similarities, such as scientific advice meetings, regulatory guidance documents, and the use of conditional approval pathways, will be examined. At the same time, critical differences, including cultural approaches to engagement, the role of pre-submission meetings, and divergent regulatory timelines, will be highlighted. Through a comparative lens, this forum will also address how recent trends, such as digital transformation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerging policies on patient-centric drug development are shaping interactions with regulators worldwide. The session will provide attendees with practical insights into navigating global regulatory landscapes, fostering better communication with agencies, and optimizing regulatory strategies for successful drug approvals across diverse markets.

Learning Objectives

Identify the similarities and differences in how major global regulators (FDA, NMPA, PMDA, EMA) engage with sponsors throughout the drug development lifecycle; Analyze key similarities, such as scientific advice meetings, regulatory guidance documents, and the use of conditional approval pathways among different regulatory agencies; Recognize ways to gain practical insights into navigating global landscape.

Chair

Steve Sibley, MS

Speaker

EMA Perspective
Anabela Marcal, PharmD

Perspective on Best Practices for Navigating Divergent Regulatory Feedback - My Perspectives from Previous Experience at FDA
Namandjé Bumpus, PhD

Best Practices for Navigating Divergent Regulatory Feedback
Natalie Tolli, MS, RPh

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-536-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

In this session, speakers from industry, academia, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will discuss innovative use cases, experiences, and challenges of implementing linkage of traditional clinical trial data to RWD.

Learning Objectives

Discuss use cases of trial linkage to RWD and the benefits for patients, decision makers and sponsors; Explain requirements and best practices in implementing trial linkage to RWD; Describe current scientific and operational challenges and strategies to overcome them; Identify areas in need of further development to support the design and execution of global hybrid pragmatic studies.

Chair

Mehdi Najafzadeh, PhD

Speaker

Challenges and lessons in Linkage of RWD to Trials: An Academic Perspective
Elisabetta Patorno, DrPH, MD

Pragmatic Approaches in Hybrid Designs: Industry Perspective
Mehmet Burcu, PhD, MS, FISPE

Linkage of trials to RWD: Evolving landscape and overview of US regulatory guidance
Marie C. Bradley, PhD, MPH, MPharm

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-537-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Internal solutions for translation between regulatory frameworks to assure right use of control vocabularies to exchange data as structured components of submissions to Health Authorities, CMOs, CROs. Controlled vocabularies, ontologies. Presentation of AstraZeneca core data model to enable translation and mapping for data integration. Define use case for data exchange (with data products TLFs for CMC, iterative submissions by piloting the future representing data). vocabularies and business rules to enable data exchange. How everything connects to each Semantic Model Patient Centric vs. Study Centric for reuse scenarios - Amgen will present PQI Standards to build a regulatory filing. Map different regulatory standards frameworks to enable translation between frameworks (e.g., EMA and FDA) into messaging standards like HL7 FHIR. Reference Global Standard benefits (ICH M4Q, Q12, SPQS, IDMP and GSRS). A call for a solution – Interoperability as a Plan – open sources and sharing the standards – What would Dom do? Exchanging structured data everyone is using the same viewer in the Amgen use case. Regulatory Authorities and Industry must collaborate on solutions for development and application of standards to data. Platforms like Accumulus[2] to present the CMC data and translate from one set of standards to another for access for information. Finally we will discuss Digitial Equity and Transparency - one set of data, exposed in a variable output to HAs, supporting critical operations from source whilst maintaining the Digitial nature of data.

Learning Objectives

Analyze how regulatory digital data from divergent sources must meet varying ICH and Regulatory Authority standards; Identify gaps in applying external regulatory standards to internal industry data; Examine specific examples of gaps, such as enhanced granularity and differing regulatory frameworks (e.g., IDMP, XEVMPD, GSRS); Discuss AI and RWD Dimensions of interoperability.

Chair

David Sidney Ross, MBA, MSc, PMP, RAC

Speaker

Panelist
Mathew Woodwark, PhD

Panelist
Dominique Lagrave, PharmD

Panelist
Rita Algorri, PhD, MS

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-539-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

A multi-stakeholder panel will discuss: regulatory pathways and consideration for early engagement with regulators, harmonization efforts to standardize use of PED, present frameworks to support Industry planning, and explore future opportunities.

Learning Objectives

Discuss regulatory pathways for early engagement to streamline PFDD; Examine regulatory considerations and harmonization efforts to standardize the collection and use of Patient Experience Data; Recognize how to evaluate frameworks available to support industry planning of PFDD studies; Describe best practices for ensuring successful patient-focused study planning and regulatory decision-making.

Chair

Pujita Vaidya, MPH

Speaker

FDA Perspective
Valentina Mantua

Patient-Experience Data in Development Programs and Regulatory Decision-Making
Juan Garcia-Burgos, MD, PhD

Patient Representative Perspective and Resources for Advancing PFDD
Silke Schoch, MA

Industry Perspective
Samantha Roberts, PhD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-540-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Addressing data gaps in drug development, especially capturing patient experiences in both rare and non-rare diseases, is crucial. From Proof of Concept to Proof of Value, integrated evidence planning and incorporating patient voices in Target Product Profile (TPP) creation drive comprehensive evidence generation.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the utility in global drug development context, including post-marketing efforts; Identify strategies to create a patient informed comprehensive Target Product Profile; Recognize strategies outlined in the interactive guide to align PAG and industry efforts in creating a comprehensive Target Product Profile.

Chair

Agathe Le Lay, PhD, MSc

Speaker

What are we Missing: Potential Data Gaps in Drug Development and the Importance of Capturing Lived Experience in rare and non-rare Diseases
Kristin Hatcher, MEd

From Proof of Concept to Proof of Value: An Industry Approach to Integrated Evidence Planning Throughout the Product Lifecycle
Agathe Le Lay, PhD, MSc

New Strategies and Practices to Incorporate the Patient Voice in TPP Creation
Patricia Roselle

New Strategies and Practices to Incorporate the Patient Voice in TPP Creation
Bruce E. Miller, PhD

Panelist
Martine Zimmermann, PharmD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-541-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Precision medicine integrates advanced technology and healthcare to tailor treatments to individuals, aiming to enhance outcomes. However, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies in this field introduces new ethical complexities. Privacy, informed consent, and social justice remain central concerns, but evolving technologies brings additional challenges, such as biases in algorithmic predictions and the transparency of decision-making processes. AI-driven models used to predict treatment outcomes or develop personalized care plans can reflect societal biases if trained on unrepresentative or flawed data. This raises concerns about fairness, as patients could be unjustly stratified based on genetic, racial, or socioeconomic factors. Precision medicine, which stratifies patients by genetic profiles, risks perpetuating discrimination or exacerbating health disparities.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the bioethical impact within the next generation of medicine; Recognize the importance of the inclusion of diverse, representative populations and handling of incidental findings.; Discuss how pharmaceutical company possesses its own data that can be explored, which is specific to their organization and reflective of their trial designs; Describe methods that have potential to enhance patient safety in RCTs by leveraging these unique datasets.

Chair

James Wabby, MHS

Speaker

Panelist
Robert Danny Huntington, Esq, JD

Panelist
Scott Schell, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH

Panelist
Ann Marie Hake, MD

Panelist
Chris Schneiderman, MPH

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-543-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will cover the different ways clinical trials can be operationalized in clinical care, the benefits and challenges of the various approaches, and the applicability of good clinical practice requirements to them.

Learning Objectives

Describe key elements of the design and conduct of trials integrated into clinical care; Outline the various operational approaches for such trials, including the benefits and challenges; Discuss the applicability of good clinical practice requirements to various operational approaches.

Chair

Emily Gebbia, JD

Speaker

Industry Perspective
Robert DiCicco, PharmD

MHRA Perspective
Jason Wakelin-Smith

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-544-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

The FDA Accelerated Approval Program has been criticized for employing lower regulatory standards than traditional approval, undue delays in withdrawing therapies approved under Accelerated Approval for which studies have not confirmed clinical benefit, and confirmatory trials not being pursued with due diligence . Of specific focus for critics has been withdrawn treatments, which are being used as examples of the program’s ineffectiveness and basis for proposed changes. However, the purpose of the program is to allow acceptable risk in order to address patients with a large unmet need. The small percentage of drugs whose clinical benefit is ultimately not confirmed should not be viewed as a failure of the accelerated approval program. Rather, they represent an expected trade-off in expediting drug development that benefits patients with serious or life-threatening diseases. Withdrawals make up a small percentage of the total number of therapies approved under Accelerated Approval and do not reflect overall management of the program over its 30-year history, particularly improvements seen in the last decade in the time from accelerated approval to conversion. In addition, the reasons for the withdrawals are complex and need to be understood within the context of the overall impact on patient outcomes due to early access enabled by the program.

Learning Objectives

Examine the reasons for product withdrawals after Accelerated Approval and identify the different situations where a withdrawal may occur; Recognize clinical impact including life years gained and uptake after Accelerated Approval of oncology products that were later withdrawn; Describe the benefits and challenges encountered by regulators, industry, and patient organizations when it comes to the use of AAP and withdrawals.

Chair

Bridget Doherty, MPH, MS

Speaker

Industry Perspective
Kevin Bugin, PhD, MS, RAC

Non-Profit Perspective
Jeff Allen, PhD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-546-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will focus on assessing the effectiveness of current regulatory collaboration efforts and identifying how those principles can be applied to chronic disease areas outside of oncology, such as metabolic disease and obesity.

Learning Objectives

Describe the impact of global regulatory collaboration on patient outcomes; Discuss risks associated with chronic disease and its impact on society as a whole; Identify innovative ways to address chronic disease through regulatory innovation and collaboration.

Chair

Brad Jordan, PhD

Speaker

Project ORBIS and ACCESS Experience
Melissa Hunt, MSc

Panelist
Magda Bujar, PhD, MSc

Applying Learnings from Project ORBIS
R. Angelo De Claro, MD

Industry Perspective
Laura Mccary-Bloss, PhD

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-547-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

Explore WHO-led initiatives and global collaborations driving regulatory harmonization and innovation to ensure equitable access to medical products. This session highlights strategic efforts to address shared challenges and advance global health.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the progress and challenges in achieving regulatory convergence and harmonization; Recognize the role of regulatory reliance and collaboration in facilitating access to medical products; Discuss international partner’s perspective on navigating regulatory landscapes to enhance global health equity.

Chair

Hiiti Sillo, MSc, RPh

Speaker

CIP Network and its role in Advancing Global and Regional Regulatory Harmonization, Collaboration, and Work-Sharing
Jude Nwokike, MPH, MSc, RPh, RAC

Regulatory Harmonization: Advancing Global Health through Collaboration
Marion Laumonier, MSc

Shaping Global Health Research and Development through WHO Resources and Coordinated Scientific Advice
Mercedes Perez Gonzalez, MSc

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-538-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

The session explores the transformative impact of the ICH M11 digital protocol template on key clinical trial stakeholders, such as medical writers, standards professionals, and regulatory reviewers. It highlights how standardized, structured content

Learning Objectives

Recognize the ICH M11’s Role in Digital Protocols Across Stakeholder Roles; Explain Customization and Multi-View Capabilities; Discuss how to evaluate the Impact on Decision-Making and Efficiency for Key Roles; Describe ways to examine Multi-Format Exchange of Protocol Information.

Chair

Ron Fitzmartin, PhD, MBA

Speaker

Digital Protocol Template: Industry Perspective
Vivian Combs, MS

Digital Protocol Template: Regulatory Perspective
Y. Veronica Pei, MD, MEd, MPH

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-542-L04-P; CME 1.00; PDU 1.00 PMI 2166OVTGM7; RN 1.00

Explore strategies for high complexity projects, focusing on collaborations, regulatory submissions and asset integration. Gain insights on stakeholder management, risk mitigation, strategic planning to turn potential chaos into streamlined success.

Learning Objectives

Discuss challenging biopharmaceutical collaborations and efficient integration of assets; Identify effective strategies for managing complex regulatory submissions in the pharmaceutical industry; Recognize ways to assess risks and develop contingency plans for project timelines and budgets; State how to apply multiple stakeholder management techniques to ensure alignment and informed decision-making across governances.

Chair

Matthew Curin, PharmD

Speaker

Speaker
Andrea Jux

Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.00 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-549-L04-P; CME 1.00; RN 1.00

This session will include techniques for having robust documentation to deliver clear, confident messages and strategies which improve individual and team performance, confidence and compliance using insights backed by data and real-world examples.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the Impact of Language and how the choice of words and tone can influence performance, collaboration and compliance in the workplace; Recognize practical techniques and strategies for communicating with confidence in various professional scenarios; Describe ways to enhance performance through effective communication.

Chair

Tony Johnson, MS

Speaker

Panelist
Ana Sharma, MPH

Panelist
Anne Marie Inglis, PhD