Masterclass: Local QPPV, EU QPPV, and Head of PV
The premier seminar for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals
- Specialised knowledge for experienced PV professionals
- A compact, one-day format
- High-level insights from industry experts
- Officially certified to the ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 standards
Online-Seminar
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Veranstaltung - 1.290,-€ zzgl. MwSt.
The fee includes high-quality course material for download, a participation certificate, a final test with corresponding certificate, access to the Learning Space as well as technical support including a test meeting.
Period:
09:00-17:00 CE(S)T
Booking details
Online-Seminar
From
1.290,00 €
plus VAT
Services & Process
Veranstaltung - 1.290,-€ zzgl. MwSt.
The fee includes high-quality course material for download, a participation certificate, a final test with corresponding certificate, access to the Learning Space as well as technical support including a test meeting.
Period:
09:00-17:00 CE(S)T
This one-day masterclass offers experienced experienced PV professionals practical insights into PV system management, leadership and inspection readiness, combined with high-level peer exchange.
Speakers
Reinhold Schilling
Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Head of Global Pharmacovigilance, EU-QPPV, and local QPPV;
Reinhold Schilling is a recognised expert in the field of pharmacovigilance, with over a decade of experience in…
Your speaker
Reinhold Schilling
Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Head of Global Pharmacovigilance, EU-QPPV, and local QPPV;
Reinhold Schilling is a recognised expert in the field of pharmacovigilance, with over a decade of experience in drug safety and regulatory requirements. Holding dual master’s degrees in Chemistry and Drug Regulatory Affairs, he has been heading the global drug safety department of Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG as Head of Global Pharmacovigilance since 2021.
In addition to his work in industry, Reinhold Schilling is also active in academia, serving as a lecturer in pharmacovigilance at Reutlingen University and at the Goethe Business School. As an active member of the BPI Pharmacovigilance Working Group, he contributes his expertise to the further development of regulatory frameworks.
Dr. Kerstin Stephan
- requested -
Senior Expert Pharmacovigilance, Bonn, GERMANY
Head of Unit for Pharmacovigilance Inspections and National Committees;
Dr. Kerstin Stephan graduated in Pharmacy from Heinrich Heine…
Your speaker
Dr. Kerstin Stephan
- requested -
Senior Expert Pharmacovigilance, Bonn, GERMANY
Head of Unit for Pharmacovigilance Inspections and National Committees;
Dr. Kerstin Stephan graduated in Pharmacy from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in 1993. She subsequently earned a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.), worked in community pharmacies, and qualified as a specialist pharmacist in medicines information. Today, she serves as a lecturer in the Drug Regulatory Affairs degree programme at the University of Bonn and works in public administration.
What to Expect
- PV SOPs: Which processes require them, and when are they useful?
- PSMF: One document for clarity
- Handling complaints and product recalls
- Stakeholder management
- Deviation management and CAPA
Who Should Attend
This course will be conducted in English.
This seminar is designed for national QPPVs, EU QPPVs, and their direct team members who have already gained fundamental knowledge and experience in managing a PV system.
Objective of the Event
The responsibilities of local QPPVs, EU QPPVs, and senior PV professionals require in-depth expertise, even in specialised areas.
Benefit from the extensive experience of our expert speakers and expand your knowledge of key PV topics. Discover best-practice approaches to everyday challenges and ensure you are well-prepared for your next inspection.
After attending this seminar, you will be able to perform your duties as a PV professional even more efficiently.
Please note: This seminar does not cover the legal foundations or general responsibilities of QPPVs and local/national QPPVs. These topics are addressed in other seminars offered by FORUM Institut.
Your Benefit
- The high-end seminar for experienced PV professionals
- Hands-on, practical insights - ready for implementation
- Expand your network - from PV experts for PV experts
- Dedicated time for discussions and specific questions
Programm
09:00-17:00 CE(S)T
You may dial in 30 min before the course starts
08:45 - 09:00
You are welcome to log in a little earlier to test your audio and video equipment before the event begins.
09:00
FORUM Institut
09:15
- The SOP management system: Key features, essentials, and workflow
- Maintaining SOPs and SOP systems
- Which SOPs are required by regulation, and how should they be structured?
- What do inspectors focus on?
- Assessing errors and weaknesses in a Master SOP
10:15 - 10:30
10:30
- Maintaining the PSMF
- Tips for keeping the PSMF up to date
- The critical moment: When the PSMF is requested
11:15
- Worst-case scenario: The recall process
- Global vs local handling
- Documentation and archiving requirements
- Preparing for the worst: Mock recalls
- The role of the national contact person for PV
- Pitfalls and potential conflicts with internal interfaces
11:45
The topic will be announced during the seminar. Participants are welcome to submit their preferences in advance.
12:15 - 13:15
13:15
- News from the PhV Inspectors Working Group
- PRAC updates
- CMDh developments
- News from the BfArM Inspectorate
13:45
- Regulatory affairs: The status of your safety variations
- Originator adoption: When the originator is withdrawn from the market
- Qualified Person: Regulations on product release and labelling
- Marketing, market research, and social media: Identifying adverse event reporting channels
- Supply chain: The key player in recalls
- Managing drug shortages: Can older labels still be released?
- Workshop: Effective risk analysis
14:30
- The quality system in PV: Requirements, responsibilities, and CAPA
- Solid root cause analysis with real-world examples
- Planning and implementing CAPA
- Interim reports: Avoiding or postponing re-inspections
- Documentation and tracking systems
15:30 - 15:45
15:45
- Organising efficient PV training - Every employee must report AEs
- Budget planning in PV - What needs to be included?
- Typical problem areas, conflict points, and solutions
- "Fight for Talent" - How to attract the right candidates
- Crisis communication on social media - Handling negative feedback with confidence
16:45
17:00
08:45 - 09:00
Technical warm-up
Technical warm-up
You are welcome to log in a little earlier to test your audio and video equipment before the event begins.
Welcome and introduction
09:15
PV SOPs: When are they useful?
PV SOPs: When are they useful?
- The SOP management system: Key features, essentials, and workflow
- Maintaining SOPs and SOP systems
- Which SOPs are required by regulation, and how should they be structured?
- What do inspectors focus on?
- Assessing errors and weaknesses in a Master SOP
Coffee break
10:30
PSMF: One document for clarity
PSMF: One document for clarity
- Maintaining the PSMF
- Tips for keeping the PSMF up to date
- The critical moment: When the PSMF is requested
11:15
Handling complaints and product recalls
Handling complaints and product recalls
- Worst-case scenario: The recall process
- Global vs local handling
- Documentation and archiving requirements
- Preparing for the worst: Mock recalls
- The role of the national contact person for PV
- Pitfalls and potential conflicts with internal interfaces
11:45
Workshop
Workshop
The topic will be announced during the seminar. Participants are welcome to submit their preferences in advance.
Lunch break
13:15
Latest updates from the EMA (as of September 2026)
Latest updates from the EMA (as of September 2026)
- News from the PhV Inspectors Working Group
- PRAC updates
- CMDh developments
- News from the BfArM Inspectorate
13:45
Stakeholder management
Stakeholder management
- Regulatory affairs: The status of your safety variations
- Originator adoption: When the originator is withdrawn from the market
- Qualified Person: Regulations on product release and labelling
- Marketing, market research, and social media: Identifying adverse event reporting channels
- Supply chain: The key player in recalls
- Managing drug shortages: Can older labels still be released?
- Workshop: Effective risk analysis
14:30
Deviations
Deviations
- The quality system in PV: Requirements, responsibilities, and CAPA
- Solid root cause analysis with real-world examples
- Planning and implementing CAPA
- Interim reports: Avoiding or postponing re-inspections
- Documentation and tracking systems
Coffee break
15:45
Special topics for EU QPPVs and local contact persons
Special topics for EU QPPVs and local contact persons
- Organising efficient PV training - Every employee must report AEs
- Budget planning in PV - What needs to be included?
- Typical problem areas, conflict points, and solutions
- "Fight for Talent" - How to attract the right candidates
- Crisis communication on social media - Handling negative feedback with confidence
Open Q&A and discussion round
End of the seminar
Downloads
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Brochure
Abbreviation list - Pharmacovigilance
Brochure - Qualification course Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)
Brochure - Head of Pharmacovigilance
Booking Options
Qualification programmes: Your route to recognised expertise
Would you like to combine several training courses into a coherent learning path and develop your expertise in a targeted way? Our qualification programmes help you build role-specific knowledge aligned with your current position or next career step, for example as "Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)" or "Head of Pharmacovigilance".
Choose one of our programme packages and benefit from in-depth, practice-oriented learning tailored to your professional goals.
The programme structure
- Within 18 months, you attend three or four live online courses held on fixed dates.
- You develop your skills in a focused and practical way for your day-to-day PV environment.
- Compared with booking each course individually, your organisation can save up to 25% of the fees.
- In addition to the certificates for each individual seminar, you receive a comprehensive final certificate once you have completed all modules.
PV qualification programmes
Qualification programme "Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV)"
Qualification programme "Head of Pharmacovigilance"
To book a qualification programme, please feel free to contact me directly at n.wolff@forum-institut.de or by phone on +49 6221 500-696.
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The overall impression of the event was rated 5/5 stars.
(September 2025)
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Nadja Wolff
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-696
n.wolff@forum-institut.de