Technology transfer is a process that has gained widespread acceptance and prominence in many areas of knowledge all over the world today. Technology transfer can be broadly defined as the way in which technology is transferred from the source of its origin of creation to sources from where it can be developed and/or distributed to a wider area.

Technology transfer is carried out in a number of areas. In universities, which are breeding grounds for new ideas, technology transfer is carried out to help the product reach out to the market. In the field of intellectual property (IP), technology transfer is the means by which a patent or a copyright or a trade secret is licensed to be exploited for commercialization.

In pharmaceuticals

Technology transfer is a major component in the field of pharmaceuticals, as well. In the field of pharmaceuticals, the method by which technology transfer is done is important. Correctly describing the methods and processes of technology transfer is extremely important to prevent any major deviations or misunderstandings between the parties at a later date. The aim of exploitation of technology, patent-protected or otherwise, in this field is to help the product reach out to the larger market, so that the general public benefits from the invention or innovation. Defining the terms by which the commercial gains of the technology transfer will be shared is also important.

If a pharma product is to become successful; its transfer and that of its processes has to be handled extremely well for the product to enjoy a successful launch. Only this ensures that pharmaceutical products of the highest quality are delivered to the patients, and also that they meet the expected business goals.

Yet, executing the technology transfer is complex even in these days of legal protection for IP. Technological transfer of pharma products involves the interactions of many disciplines across an organization. While carefully developing, managing, and transferring of technical and business knowledge is one aspect; the development of processes and steps for defining the formal transfer of that knowledge from R&D documents and systems to commercial manufacturing documents and systems is another.

A learning session on pharmaceutical technology transfer

The ways of handling this whole process of technology transfer in the field of pharmaceuticals will be the teaching a webinar from Compliance4All, a leading provider of professional trainings in all the areas of regulatory compliance will be organizing.

The speaker at this webinar is Steven Laurenz, a senior pharma professional who brings over 25 years of technical leadership experience in product development, process development, technology transfer, and process optimization.

To enroll for this webinar and gain the benefit of hearing from this seasoned professional, please register for this webinar by logging on to http://www.compliance4all.com/control/w_product/~product_id=501257LIVE?Linkedin-SEO

The technology transfer process

The aim of this session is to introduce the concepts associated with implementing a carefully defined technical and business governance program. Along with this, Steven will also suggest a clearly defined R&D process to chart technology transfer steps for successful implementation. The concepts associated with transferring the scientific technology needed to manufacture the product, processes to ensure the receiving manufacturing facility is ready for the product and tools and templates to help capture the knowledge, will all be covered at this webinar.

These are the objectives that this webinar will help the participants achieve:

o Define technology transfer

o Identify elements of the business process framework for managing technology transfers

o Identify New Product transfer process

o Explain benefits of technology transfer

o Determine elements of a successful technology transfer

Steven will cover the following areas at this webinar:

o The importance of technology transfer

o The use of a technical review system to update and review technology knowledge obtained during drug product development

o The use of a Product Strategy Review system to review important business aspects in preparation for transfer

o Tools and Templates used for technology transfer.