Advanced Biopharma Stability Program Design

Two-Day Training

Overview

This two-day advanced training is designed for professionals in the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries who are involved in stability program development. The program will cover key regulatory requirements, best practices for study design, data analysis, and risk management. Participants will gain the skills to design robust stability programs that comply with global guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) while optimizing product shelf life and quality.  

This training aligns with industry needs by ensuring compliance, reducing regulatory risks, and improving product stability strategies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:  

• Apply ICH guidelines (Q1A, Q5C) to design stability studies for biopharmaceuticals.  
• Develop a stability study protocol with appropriate storage conditions, sampling points, and test methods.  
• Analyze stability data using statistical tools to predict shelf life and degradation trends.  
• Mitigate risks in stability programs by identifying critical variables and failure modes.  
• Implement strategies for handling deviations and out-of-specification (OOS) results.  
• Present stability data effectively for regulatory submissions.  

Key Topics 

Module 1: Introduction to Stability Studies in Biopharma – Importance, objectives, and industry challenges.  

Module 2: Regulatory Guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) – Key requirements for stability testing in biologics.  

Module 3: Stability Study Design & Protocol Development – Selection of batches, storage conditions, and test intervals.  

Module 4: Case Study: Stability Protocol Review – Hands-on evaluation of a real-world protocol.  

Module 5: Stability Data Evaluation & Statistical Tools – Trend analysis, shelf-life estimation (ANOVA, regression).  

Module 6: Handling OOS & Deviations in Stability Studies – Root cause analysis and corrective actions.  

Module 7: Risk-Based Stability Program Optimization – Identifying critical parameters and failure modes.  

Module 8: Regulatory Submissions & Mock Audit Exercise – Preparing stability reports for inspections.  

Assessment & Interaction 

• Quizzes after key modules. 
• Group exercises (protocol drafting, data analysis).
• Feedback forms for continuous improvement.

Target Audience

• Roles: Stability scientists, QA/QC professionals, regulatory affairs specialists, formulation scientists. 
• Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of GMP, stability testing principles, and biopharmaceutical product development.

Key Takeaways 

• Master stability study design aligned with ICH guidelines.  
• Apply statistical methods for shelf-life prediction.  
• Develop risk-based stability strategies for compliance.  
• Enhance regulatory submission readiness.  
• Resolve stability-related deviations effectively. 

Speaker

Kossi Molley, Chimiste, LSSBB, PMP