Module Overview

Validation Strategy Project

The Validation Strategy Project is a 3-month scenario based innovative and practical component of the programme, which is designed to encourage the students to reflect on all modules and topics studied in Stage 1 of the programme in a holistic manner. This then provides the student with an opportunity to bring all the discrete elements of the programme together, and develop a high level Validation Strategy for a given Scenario

Module Code

PVT9021

ECTS Credits

15

*Curricular information is subject to change

The Intended Use of the product 


• The Primary Mode of Action (PMOA) of the product 


• The regulatory pathway selected (i.e. the CGMPs and other regulatory

guidance that KS Pharmaceuticals needs 
to comply with). 


• Indicate if there are any Human Factor studies in hand for the product that

may have 
implications on the commercialization and validation activities





• Outline the implications for the Quality Management System (QMS )on site –

i.e. enhancements / changes required 


• The integrated risk management activities required over the validation

lifecycle


• The role of design controls, design verification and design validation within

your overall strategy 


• Facility and Equipment Qualification approach 


• Product and Process Validation strategies 


• Cleaning Validation strategy 


• Analytical Methods transfers / validations (where applicable)

• Stability testing (where applicable) 


• The importance of Supplier qualification and Material qualification (note: if

these are activities 
undertaken at a corporate level indicate this in your strategy and indicate the timings) 
 • Other specialist validation activities required which are technology specific.(e.g. injection 
molding, sterilization etc.) 
 • A timeline or high level Gantt chart for the activities • Specialist Resource requirements (if applicable) 
 • Potential Challenges to delivering a validated product with qualified equipment and facility • Potential Opportunities you

Research, Review of Course Material, Webinar, Discussion with Supervisor

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100