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James L. Drinkwater

James L. Drinkwater

Franz Ziel GmbH, Head of GMP Compliance

Biography

James L. Drinkwater is the current Head of GMP Compliance at Franz Ziel Germany. James is based in the UK for the global role and separately supports the Not-for-profit society: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences Society: PHSS an educational platform in GxP. James is the ex-Chairman (10 years) of the PHSS and currently Co-leads the Annex 1 and CCS Guidance focus groups. James is also the leader of the PHSS Aseptic processing and Biocontamination special interest group that develops GMP guidance documents that are subjected to regulatory review before publication. James is also a member of ISPE and PQG (Pharmaceutical Quality Group UK). Current projects relative to this training span biological product filling lines, ATMP (Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products) combined formulation and filling platforms and associated sterility testing.

Training Courses by James L. Drinkwater

VHP/vH2O2 Bio-Decontamination Master Class
Pharma & Biotech

VHP/vH2O2 Bio-Decontamination Master Class

Learn to develop, qualify, and troubleshoot VHP bio-decontamination cycles in line with Annex 1, ICH Q9(R1), and global GMP expectations.

7 – 8 December 2026
Online
Aseptic Fill & Finish Excellence - Annex 1 Compliance and CFD Insights
Pharma & Biotech

Aseptic Fill & Finish Excellence - Annex 1 Compliance and CFD Insights

Learn about best practices in biological product aseptic manufacturing, fill & finish, contamination control and monitoring.

Date TBD
Online
Annex 1 Compliance: Challenges, Solutions and International Impact (EU GMP & PIC/S)
CMC
Pharma & Biotech

Annex 1 Compliance: Challenges, Solutions and International Impact (EU GMP & PIC/S)

Learn about EU GMP & PIC/S Annex 1 Challenges & Solutions to Compliance

Date TBD
Online
Aseptic Processing in Manufacture of Sterile Products and ATMPs
Pharma & Biotech

Aseptic Processing in Manufacture of Sterile Products and ATMPs

Master aseptic processing and Annex 1 compliance in this expert-led training. Boost your GMP skills for sterile and ATMP manufacturing.

Date TBD
Online

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