ISPE Automation - The Real Story Behind the Curtain Date: 19 January 2012
Pre-Registration has closed for this program. Onsite registrations will be accepted. If you have any questions, call the office at (781) 647-4773
PROGRAM: There has been much interest in the black box of automation. This program will give insight to the basics of automation found in the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges that we face making the black box operate. Since critical automation of a pharmaceutical facility involves both HVAC and process control, the program will provide insight into both. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of HVAC theory of operation as well as a basic understanding of efficient design of process automation systems allowing them to appreciate and understand what it takes from all team members to provide automation systems that will produce quality and consistent product research and production.
SPEAKERS: Jay Zaino, GxP Automation, LLC Doug Brenner, Superior Controls Inc.
SCHEDULE: Registration and Networking Reception: 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm Presentation: 6:20 pm to 8:30 pm
REGISTRATION FEES: Before 01/12/2012: Members $50 Non Members $95* Student Members $5
After 01/12/2012: Members $60 Non Members $115* Student Members $10
* Join ISPE now and pay the Member rate. Join within one week of this meeting, and we’ll refund you the difference between the Member and Non-Member rate! Contact the office at (781) 647-4773 or office@ispeboston.org for more information.
ISPE Between Love and Madness Lies Obsession: Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry Date: 16 February 2012
PROGRAM: The effective delivery of projects within the pharmaceutical industry has rapidly become a significant metric for business performance and competitive advantage. Three critical aspects to the successful delivery of pharmaceutical projects are covered in this program. Part I provides reference to tools and best practices for the successful delivery of projects within a pharmaceutical setting by introduction to the recently published ISPE Good Practice Guide on Pharmaceutical Project Management. Part II of the program covers the role of the Project Manager - what are the true and realistic requirements of a good Project Manager and what expectations does this role have on other project team members? Part III of the program provides insight into how decisions that are made during the life cycle of a project can significantly impact business performance and ultimately determine the value created or added to the business.
This program will be beneficial to any industry professional who has exposure to, or is working within, a project based environment in the pharmaceutical industry.
SPEAKERS: Keith D. Gibbs, Yonkers Industries, Inc. Patrick Watters, Pfizer Global Engineering Harold Engstrom, Innovative Process Solutions, Inc.
SCHEDULE: Registration and Networking Reception: 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm Presentation: 6:20 pm to 8:30 pm
REGISTRATION FEES: Before 02/09/2012: Members $50 Non Members $95* Student Members $5
After 02/09/2012: Members $60 Non Members $115* Student Members $10
* Join ISPE now and pay the Member rate. Join within one week of this meeting, and we’ll refund you the difference between the Member and Non-Member rate! Contact the office at (781) 647-4773 or office@ispeboston.org for more information.
Learn from leading manufacturing experts as they apply state-of-the-art solutions to the challenges of manufacturing specialty pharmaceutical products through innovative aseptic processing technologies.
The NEW ISPE Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities Guide will be incorporated into the content of each track.
The Chapter's Annual Ski Trip will be held on March 2, 2012 at Loon Mountain. Space is Limited, so Don't Delay!
Price Includes: Bus ride up and back, full day adult lift ticket, lunch voucher, and a lot of fun with fellow ISPE members!
Note: Books of 4 Tickets are available for $260. If you would like to purchase a Book, please fill out the flyer.
Bus Departures: 5:30 AM: from Newton Marriott - Rt. 128 6:00 AM: from Chateau Restaurant - Andover, MA 7:00 AM: from LL Bean, Concord - NH
Bus Returns: 7:00 PM: to all Departure Sites (Concord, Andover, Newton)
Thanks to our Bus Sponsors: Commissioning Agents, Inc. GxP Automation R.W. Sullivan Engineering SciTech Builders Signer Harris Architects Superior Controls, Inc. UltraFiltronics
ISPE has just published its new Water and Steam System Baseline Guide, the only objective guide on pharmaceutical water and steam systems in the world. The Boston Area Chapter is teaming up with ISPE International to bring several authors of the guide to Boston for a half day educational program. New chapters in this guide include microbiology, rouge, and lab water systems. Come hear about the rationale behind the changes to the guide from the authors themselves.
Information for this program will be available soon. If you have any questions call the office at 781-647-4773.
ISPE CEO Free Throw Sponsor at Bio-Ball Date: 28 April 2012
Join us again this year!
Bio-Ball is a unique and exciting opportunity for biotechnology companies of Massachusetts to reap the rewards of volunteerism and invest in the community by sponsoring and staffing a special kind of March Madness. The marriage of the Massachusetts biotechnology industry and Special Olympics Massachusetts centers on a shared goal: the promise of a better tomorrow. While biotechnology companies strive to discover and create the innovations that will make for a healthier future, Special Olympics Massachusetts is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and other closely related disabilities by giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and participate in a brighter tomorrow. In addition to the synergies between the two organizations, volunteers at Bio-Ball have the unique opportunity to interact with the very beneficiaries of the event itself. The Massachusetts biotechnology industry is making the promise of a better tomorrow a reality by pursuing cures for many of the illnesses and disabilities that affect these athletes. In turn, the resilience of these athletes reminds us all in the biotechnology community why we strive so hard as an industry to persevere and fight to realize our goals of curing disease. For more information on Special Olympics Massachusetts, visit their website here
Save the Date! Information for this joint program with the NE Chapter of ISPE will be available soon. If you have any questions call the office at 781-647-4773.