Since 2003, responsible for Roche Genentech regulatory policy, strategy. and intelligence. Prior to that, policy advisor at the FDA, responsible for managing international harmonization activities, including ICH, and for leading CDRH legislative and regulatory policy initiatives.
PRESENTER
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Andrew Emmett, The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), United States
Robert Meyer, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., United States
Dr. Meyer is head of Global Regulatory Strategy, Policy and Safety at Merck, responsible for all aspects of regulatory strategy and execution, regulatory policy and product safety globally. Prior to Merck, Dr. Meyer headed the Office of Drug Evaluation II in CDER at FDA.
Beth Duvall is the Associate Director for Regulatory Affairs in CDER's Office of New Drugs Immediate Office. In her position, she manages a team of project managers involved in programs and intiatives intended to enhance the consistency and efficiency of drug development and application review.
Description
The PDUFA V agreement will become effective on October 1, 2012. Prescription drug regulatory professionals need to understand the rationale for changes, their impact, and how to use the new framework toward achieving more first cycle approvals.
Learning Objectives: Interpret PDUFA V negotiation process/rationale for changes Identify key changes from PDUFA IV to V Manage communication with FDA and increase possibility of first cycle approvals.