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    Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the life sciences industry requires a partner not just experienced in, but fundamentally shaped by the very framework that governs it.

    At The FDA Group, we offer direct access to over 25o ex-FDA professionals, each bringing a wealth of regulatory insight and hands-on experience from the agency. Our network is your pathway to regulatory excellence, offering personalized consultation that addresses your unique challenges and propels your projects to success.

    We're also always looking for opportunities to grow our former FDA consulting network. If you're currently or formerly employed by the FDA and are looking for consulting opportunities, use the links on this page to join our network.

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    You deserve an FDA consulting partner that delivers the very best consultants.

    We are that partner.

    Our ex-FDA consultants deliver the deep regulatory expertise and guidance that only comes with those who've worked within the FDA itself. We exclusively serve the FDA-regulated industries, offering a depth of knowledge unmatched in the industry.

    As the consulting partner for thousands of firms, including 17 of the top 25 global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies, we connect you with the former FDA specialists you need at a competitive rate.

    • Exclusive life science focus and expertise
    • Dedicated account management team
    • Right resource, first time (95% success)
    • 97% client satisfaction
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    Get former FDA assistance at every stage of the product lifecycle.

    We help life science organizations rapidly access the industry's best consultants, contractors, and candidates. Our ex-FDA consultants assist in every stage of the product lifecycle.

    Expand the sections below to learn more about our consulting services and areas of expertise.

     

    Quality Assurance

    Quality Management Systems (QMS)

    Concerned your quality system doesn't reflect FDA expectations? Connect with former FDA and industry professionals who have extensive knowledge of FDA's current inspection techniques and expectations that go beyond the words of regulation. Through mock FDA audits, remediation support, and resourcing for your quality system, you can make the appropriate adjustments to meet all FDA regulations.

    • GxP Audits

    • QMS Process & Procedure Development

    • Gap Assessments

    • QMS Remediation

    • Quality Unit Resourcing


    Non-Conformance & CAPA Management

    Our quality, manufacturing, CAPA, and supplier quality experts conduct comprehensive process reviews and analyses to ensure all compliance gaps are closed no matter where they may be.

    • Non-Conformance/Deviation Investigation Management Support
    • Process Analysis & Enhancement

    • Investigation, Action Plan, & Effectiveness Check 


    Regulatory Compliance

    Move your organization forward while maintaining a continuous and complete state of regulatory compliance. From regulatory observation responses to inspection readiness, our large staff of compliance specialists can tackle virtually any regulatory challenge.

    • Regulatory Observation/Warning Letter Responses & Remediation

    • PAI & Inspection Readiness

    • Internal Audit & Remediation Services

    Regulatory Affairs

    We'll work with you in both pre- and post-marketing drug safety regulations, regulatory filings, marketing authorization applications, variations and renewals, and carefully develop due diligence strategies. Our regulatory experts manage the entire registration process for new drugs, biologics, generic products, and medical devices.

    • Review of client technical dossiers and developmental plans
    • Research and interpretation of regulations
    • Determination of regulatory status
    • Pre-submission review of technical documents
    • Critical writing and review of documentation
    • Clinical trial applications and notifications (IND, IDE, CTX, etc.)
    • Marketing Application Support (NDA, BLA, ANDA, 510(k), PMA, etc.)
    • Orphan Drug, Treatment Use, and ANDA Suitability petitions

    Our experts prepare all major regulatory submissions and provide extensive quality control review for all trial-related documentation, such as:

    • Regulatory Agency and IRB/EC submissions
    • Procurement of Import/Export license
    • Initial submissions, amendments, notifications, and closeout submissions

    Working collaboratively, our regulatory specialists coordinate all aspects of your trial’s document collection and submissions, including:

    • Managing all regulatory documentation as part of the start-up, conduct, and close-out phases
    • Coordinating clinical trial application filings to regulatory agencies
    • Ensuring submissions comply with regulations
    • Managing submissions and document storage processes
    • Staying abreast of all regulations to ensure documentation compliance

    Our team of experienced regulatory scientists can write the nonclinical, clinical, and CMC sections in CTD and traditional format for your new drug and biologic applications.

    Clinical Operations

    Demand for talented clinical operations professionals grows each day. How do you find the resource you need when you need them? Through years of connecting clinical operations experts with opportunities around the world, we’ve developed a large active, and extended pool of talented professionals.

    • Fill in-house staffing gaps and scale your clinical operations to meet changing demands
    • Cost-effectively acquire the talent you need, where you need them
    • Work towards accurate and timely completion of your clinical trials
    • Cut down on administration, better control your overhead, and reduce turnover

    We can fulfill clinical contracted and direct hire resource placement needs in a variety of roles and functions including, but not limited to:

    • Clinical Operations
    • Clinical Project Management
    • Clinical Monitoring
    • Biometrics & Data Management
    • Medical Writing

    Commissioning, Qualification & Validation

    We work with our clients to develop scalable resource plans to support validation efforts throughout the project lifecycle. Whether it is drafting protocols to execution and compilation of data packs, our resources have you covered.

    • Validation Master Plans (VMPs)

    • Design Qualification (DQ)

    • Installation Qualification (IQ)

    • Operational Qualification (OQ)

    • Performance Qualification (PQ)

    • Equipment Validation

    • Software Validation

    • Process Validation

    Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)

    We help you achieve your next milestone by offering our expertise in all aspects of CMC development, including product, process and test method development, product stability testing, phase-appropriate validation, packaging development, and manufacturing and testing under GMP conditions.

    • CMC Strategy Development and Management

    • Drug Substance Process Development
    • Drug Product Formulation and Process Development
    • Analytical Development
    • CMC Regulatory Support
    • Biologics Development
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Quality Assurance and Control
    • Manufacturing Process Optimization and Technology Transfer

    Former FDA Q&A Inside FDA's Pre-Approval Inspections with Former FDA Investigator, Christopher Smith

    Christopher Smith is a former FDA investigator and current consultant for The FDA Group. He sat down with us to discuss PAIs and how to prepare for these inspections properly.  Chris has over 40 years of experience, having held senior positions at the FDA, large and small pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations.

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    • About You
    • Scope Of Work

    Resources Definition

    • Background And Expertise
    • Location Of Resource
    • Rate Rightsizing

    Proprietary Resource Selection Process

    • Recruiting Team External Search
    • In-House Subject Matter Experts
    • Resource Identification

    Resource Presentation

    • CV And Rate
    • Perfect Match Summary
    • Interview Call Coordination

    Agreement Processing

    • MSA And Addendums
    • Supplier Qualification
    • Kickoff Coordination

    Account Management

    • Project Management Of Resource
    • Satisfaction Management For Client
    • Total Quality Guarantee

    Our services are backed by a Total Quality Guarantee. If for any reason, you are dissatisfied with any service, we will provide you with a full refund.

    Since 2007, we've been documenting and excluding consultants who don't meet our high standards—protecting your projects from poor performance, lack of integrity, and slow response times. By suppressing these consultants from client engagements, we maintain a network of top-tier professionals that consistently deliver exceptional results.
     
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