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Advanced CMO Management: Selection, Qualification, and Operational Excellence
Pharma & Biotech

Advanced CMO Management: Selection, Qualification, and Operational Excellence

19 – 20 October 2026

Price available after dates are announced

TRAINING TIMES

  • 09:00 - 13:30Vienna
  • 08:00 - 12:30London
  • 03:00 - 07:30New York
  • 00:00 - 04:30Los Angeles
Online Training

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Select the right CMO with confidence

Learn how to assess technical, operational, and compliance capabilities before committing to a partner.

Strengthen your quality agreements

Define roles, deviation handling, change control, data ownership, and performance safeguards more clearly.

Improve CMO oversight

Use practical KPI, governance, audit, and monitoring approaches across multiple CMOs and geographies.

Prepare for CMO-related crises

Build readiness for deviations, batch failures, contamination events, escalation, CAPA, and recovery.


OUR ONLINE TRAINING EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

Two days of expert-led Zoom sessions packed with discussions, Q&As, and real-world scenarios.

All slides, tools, and supporting materials available in our CLIENT ZONE before, during, and after the course.

Receive a digital certificate (also Linkedin-ready) that verifies your skills.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning Objective

Understand CMO regulatory expectations

Gain a clear overview of key EU and US requirements affecting outsourced manufacturing, inspections, and CMO oversight.

Learning Objective

Select and qualify CMOs effectively

Learn how to assess technical, operational, compliance, and quality capabilities using risk-based evaluation methods.

Learning Objective

Build stronger quality agreements

Understand how to define roles, responsibilities, deviation handling, change control, data ownership, and performance safeguards.

Learning Objective

Improve CMO governance and performance monitoring

Learn how to use KPIs, audits, dashboards, and governance frameworks to manage multiple CMOs across geographies.

Learning Objective

Strengthen crisis-response readiness

Develop practical approaches for escalation, communication, CAPA, and recovery during deviations, failures, or contamination events.


WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?

Designed for professionals who want to enhance their expertise and advance their careers

QA / QC Managers

External / Contract Manufacturing Managers

Regulatory Affairs Professionals

Compliance & GMP Auditors

Technical Operations & MSAT Leads

Quality Directors / Heads of Quality

CMC Project Managers

Supply Chain Directors

CMO Procurement & Supply Chain Managers

Technical Operations / CMC Directors


KEY TOPICS

Regulatory Requirements for CMOs in the EU and US
Selecting and Qualifying the Right CMO Partner
Designing and Negotiating High-Quality Agreements
Performance Monitoring and Governance Across Multiple CMOs
Crisis Management and Rapid Incident Response

TRAINER

Dr. Peter Riechel

Dr. Peter Riechel

T3 Consulting, Germany, Director

Peter is a seasoned quality management expert with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. He has held pivotal roles in international operating companies, which have given him a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and quality assurance challenges. As a Director of T3 Consulting in Germany, he has been at the forefront of advising companies on the complexities of contract manufacturing. His extensive background includes expertise in Analytical Development, Quality Management Systems, and Annex 1 compliance. Peter has developed strong connections within the CMO world, having guided numerous organizations through the selection, qualification, and management of contract manufacturers. His practical, hands-on approach has enabled him to successfully implement risk-based strategies and robust quality agreements. He has been working as an independent consultant since 2013, delivering targeted solutions tailored to meet industry-specific challenges. His training sessions are enriched by real-world examples and case studies drawn from his vast experience. Peter’s in-depth industry insight is complemented by his ability to simplify complex regulatory and operational issues into actionable strategies. His expertise in technology transfer and CMO oversight further reinforces his role as a trusted advisor in the contract manufacturing space. Ultimately, his proven track record and extensive network make him the ideal trainer to navigate today’s evolving contract manufacturing landscape. We are live on webchat!

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TRAINING AGENDA

Training Agenda

Advanced CMO Management: Selection, Qualification, and Operational Excellence

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TESTIMONIALS

“Great course — well balanced, engaging, and highly relevant to both my current role and long-term career development. The speaker was very experienced, and the programme provided valuable practical guidance for the management of CMOs.”
Silvia Lissoni
Technical Operations Director, DOC Generici
“Very useful insights on CMO selection.”
Raphael Bauer
CMC Lead, AOP Health