Speaker Profile
CAROLYN TROIANO
Carolyn Troiano has more than 35 years of experience in computer system validation in the pharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, tobacco, e-cigarette/e-liquid, and other FDA-regulated industries. She is currently an independent consultant, advising companies on computer system validation and large-scale IT system implementation projects. During her career, Carolyn worked directly, or on a consulting basis, for many of the larger pharmaceutical companies in the US and Europe. She developed validation programs and strategies and collaborated with FDA and other industry representatives on 21 CFR Part 11, the FDA’s electronic record/electronic signature regulation. Carolyn has participated in industry conferences and is currently active in several IT and compliance with professional organizations.

Carolyn Troiano
March 21 2023
03 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Best Practices in Preparation for an FDA Computer System Audit
FDA requires that all computer systems that handle data regulated by the Agency to be validated in accordance with their guidance on computerized systems. In 1997, 21 CFR Part 11 was issued to address electronic records and signatures, as many laboratories and other FDA-regulated organizations began seeking ways to move into a paperless environment. This guidance has been modified over the years to make it ..

Carolyn Troiano
March 22 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Best Practices for Auditing of Vendor of Computer Systems Regulated by FDA
This webinar is intended for those working in the FDA-regulated industries, including pharmaceutical, medical device, biological, animal health, organ donation, and tobacco. Functions that are applicable include research and development, clinical sample manufacturing, packaging, labeling and distribution, clinical testing and management, adverse events management, and post-marketing surveillance. You should..

Carolyn Troiano
April 19 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Computer Validation: Methodologies and Approaches for Greater Innovation and FDA Compliance
Advancements in technology have forced organizations to rethink their business models. Once controlled and orderly, these organizations are now more chaotic and complex, serving patients and customers that are better informed and with higher expectations than ever before. Work practices and tools must change to meet these challenges.The approach to developing software, performing validation and maintaining ..

Carolyn Troiano
May 15 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Computer Software Assurance (CSA) – FDA’s Draft Guidance for Validation of Regulated Computer Systems
Advancements in technology have forced organizations to rethink their business models. Once controlled and orderly, these organizations are now more chaotic and complex, serving patients and customers that are better informed and with higher expectations than ever before. Work practices and tools must change to meet these challenges.The approach to developing software, performing validation and maintaining ..

Carolyn Troiano
June 13 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
FDA’s Technology Modernization Action Plan (TMAP) and Impact on Regulated Computer Systems and Data
This webinar will focus on the efforts by FDA to modernize their own technology infrastructure, and what this means to industry. We will cover the Technology Modernization Action Plan (TMAP) that has been launched by FDA for this purpose and discuss specific actions that are planned and in progress.We will also discuss FDA’s more recent push to Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and away from traditional Comp..

Carolyn Troiano
July 17 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Trends in FDA Compliance and Enforcement for Regulated Systems
FDA requires that all computer systems used to produce, manage and report on “GxP” (GMP, GLC and GCP) related products be validated and maintained in accordance with specific rules. This webinar will help you understand the FDA’s current thinking on computer systems that are validated and subject to inspection and audit.As a “GxP” system, following Good Manufacturing, Laboratory and Clinical Practices, the ..

Carolyn Troiano
August 21 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records/Signatures) Compliance for Computer Systems Regulated by FDA
The Webinar will focus on the importance of ensuring that electronic record/electronic signature (ER/ES) capability built into FDA-regulated computer systems meets compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. This includes development of a company philosophy and approach, and incorporating it into the overall computer system validation program and plans for individual systems that have this capability.Areas CoveredCompu..

Carolyn Troiano
September 11 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
FDA Guidance on the Use of Social Media: Know Your Responsibilities and Potential Liabilities
This webinar will help you understand in detail the application of FDA’s guidance on the use of social media in presenting and promoting information about drug products and medical devices subject to FDA regulation. This is critical in order to develop the appropriate strategy, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.Areas CoveredPros and cons of using social media venuesCompliant use of Social Media i..

Carolyn Troiano
October 16 2023
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Medical Device Cybersecurity and FDA Compliance
This session will provide some insight into current trends in cybersecurity threats to medical devices and how to follow industry best practices to prevent and/or mitigate these threats.Cybersecurity is a serious concern for medical device safety and effectiveness. Without protection, software running on a medical device could cause severe injury or death to a patient.There are many forms of cybersecurity a..

Carolyn Troiano
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Computer System Validation (CSV) And Software Testing: Applying An Agile Methodology vs. Waterfall For FDA-Regulated Computer Systems And Software
Advancements in technology have forced organizations to rethink business models. Once controlled and orderly, these organizations are now more chaotic and complex, serving patients and customers that are better informed and with higher expectations than ever before. Work practices and tools must change to meet these challenges. The approach to developing software, performing validation, and maintaining a sy..

Carolyn Troiano
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Trends in FDA Compliance and Enforcement for Regulated Systems
FDA requires that all computer systems used to produce, manage, and report on “GxP” (GMP, GLC, GCP) related products be validated and maintained in accordance with specific rules. This webinar will help you understand the FDA’s current thinking on computer systems that are validated and subject to inspection and audit. As a “GxP” system, following Good Manufacturing, Laboratory, and Clinical Practices, the ..

Data Governance for Computer Systems Regulated by FDA
Effective and compliant computer system data management is critical to organizations in the pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, tobacco, animal health, medical device or other FDA-regulated industry. During the past 30 years, best practices have been developed to ensure computer systems used in these environments can be cost-effectively managed while meeting all aspects of FDA compliance. To take this a st..

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning for Computer Systems Regulated by FDA
FDA guidelines are very specific in terms of how computer systems are to be managed, and each company should have a specific strategy and methodology, along with a set of rigorous tactical processes and procedures that prescribe how Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning should be carried out. This is necessary to protect against the onslaught of threats and attacks, both from natural disasters ..

FDA Compliance and Clinical Trial Computer System Validation
The FDA governs the computer systems used to collect, analyze, transfer and report data that is in support of human clinical trials required for drug approval. FDA oversight is based on a Predicate Rule, known as “Good Clinical Practices,” or simply, “GCPs.” Computer systems subject to GCP requirements must be thoroughly and appropriately validated in accordance with FDA’s guidance on computer system valida..

FDA Compliance and GAMP V Computer System Classification
We will discuss the importance of classifying computer systems subject to FDA regulations in accordance with GAMP V. This is critical in order to develop the appropriate validation strategy and achieve the thoroughness required to prove that a system does what it purports to do. It also ensures that you do not go beyond what is required for a specific classification of the system so as to be cost-effective...