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Technology Transfer 101

This session explores the elements required for a successful technology transfer between various sites. It is intended for anyone who may be involved in the transfer of information between groups or sites. This includes both internal transfers as well as transfers to a third party. Upon completion of this session, the attendee will have a greater understanding of the process and what is required to ensure a higher probability of success. Transfer of knowledge between groups is a key part of any drug development. Many projects end up with setbacks due to an incomplete or incorrect transfer of information due to lack of understanding on the part of the team(s) performing the transfer as well as the teams receiving the information.Areas CoveredElements of Technology TransferEquipment and instrumentation requirements o QualificationChange controlTools of the trade o Documentation - Protocols - Development reports - Summary reports o AssessmentTypes of Technology Transfer o Example of different transfers o Potential pitfallsStructure of technology transfer team(s) o Role of core teams vs subteams o The construct of “shadow teams”Project managementSpecial casesCourse Level - This presentation is at a beginning to intermediate levelWho Should AttendProcess development scientistsProject managersManufacturing scientists/managersProcess EngineersWhy Should You AttendAny transfer of knowledge between departments or sites is subject to potential failures on multiple fronts, due to Lack of informationImproper planningMisjudgment of the capabilities of the receiving siteLack of engineering matchInsufficient vetting of the transferThe purpose of this presentation is to examine the elements of technology transfer and why it can or cannot succeed

This session explores the elements required for a successful technology transfer between various sites. It is intended for anyone who may be involved in the transfer of information between groups or sites. This includes both internal transfers as well as transfers to a third party. Upon completion of this session, the attendee will have a greater understanding of the process and what is required to ensure a higher probability of success. 

Transfer of knowledge between groups is a key part of any drug development. Many projects end up with setbacks due to an incomplete or incorrect transfer of information due to lack of understanding on the part of the team(s) performing the transfer as well as the teams receiving the information.

Areas Covered

  • Elements of Technology Transfer
  • Equipment and instrumentation requirements
       o  Qualification
  • Change control
  • Tools of the trade
       o  Documentation
                 - Protocols
                 - Development reports
                 - Summary reports
       o  Assessment
  • Types of Technology Transfer
       o  Example of different transfers
       o  Potential pitfalls
  • Structure of technology transfer team(s)
       o  Role of core teams vs subteams
       o  The construct of “shadow teams”
  • Project management
  • Special cases

Course Level - This presentation is at a beginning to intermediate level

Who Should Attend

  • Process development scientists
  • Project managers
  • Manufacturing scientists/managers
  • Process Engineers

Why Should You Attend

Any transfer of knowledge between departments or sites is subject to potential failures on multiple fronts, due to

  • Lack of information
  • Improper planning
  • Misjudgment of the capabilities of the receiving site
  • Lack of engineering match
  • Insufficient vetting of the transfer

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the elements of technology transfer and why it can or cannot succeed