Transforming Validation:

Embracing Paperless Systems for Improved Efficiency & Compliance

Meet Our Panelist

The pharmaceutical and life sciences industry is constantly evolving to meet regulatory standards, enhance efficiency, and integrate new technologies. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the move toward paperless validation, improving compliance, data integrity, and operational effectiveness.

Our recent Paperless Validation Event brought together leading experts from ISPE to discuss the challenges and benefits of transitioning to digital validation systems. Through engaging discussions and real-world case studies, speakers provided valuable insights into how organizations can navigate this shift successfully.

Explore the full event recap below and gain valuable knowledge to support your digital validation journey.

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Meet our Panelist:

Greg King

Recruitment Manger | Darwin Life Science

Greg works with pharmaceutical companies, CROs, CMO/CDMOs, and consultancies across Europe and the UK, helping them secure top talent in CQV, Medical & Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, Clinical, Sterilization, and Bioinformatics/Biostatistics.

With 15 years of international recruitment experience across Europe and the US, Greg spent 12 years specializing in tech and IT recruitment before transitioning to Life Sciences. His deep understanding of both technical and regulatory hiring landscapes enables him to connect clients with the best professionals to meet their project needs.

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Wesley Cann

Account Manager | Darwin Life Science

As an Account Manager on our Life Science Team, Wes partners with pharmaceutical and consulting firms to support full life cycle CAPEX projects. Specializing in Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), Validation, and Automation, they help clients find top-tier talent to meet project budgets, deadlines, and technical requirements.

By leveraging industry expertise and a strong professional network, Wes delivers strategic hiring solutions, ensuring seamless execution of critical life sciences projects while maintaining efficiency and compliance.

Joanne Meloro

Senior Director | IPS Integrated Project Services

Joanne, Director of Strategic Initiatives at IPS Americas, is passionate about driving efficiency, compliance, and motivation within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. With a strategic mindset and a talent for fostering collaboration, she supports teams in delivering top-tier validation services while ensuring regulatory excellence. Beyond her role, she empowers individuals as a Certified Life Coach, helping them align their passions with their professional goals. At our event, Joanne will share insights on embracing paperless systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.

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Christopher O'Halloran

Christopher O’Halloran

Digital Validation Consultant | Verista

Chris brings a decade of invaluable expertise to the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry, with extensive experience in equipment validation across Upstream, Downstream, Clean Utilities and HVAC systems. As a Senior Digital Validation Consultant, Chris plays a key role in the industry's digital transformation, leading the adoption of Digital Validation Solutions. Passionate about continuous improvement and collaboration, Chris is dedicated to advancing efficiency and innovation in validation processes.

Jonathan Thompson

Director of Project Management | CAI

Jon is Director of Product Management with CAI and has over 25 years of experience in the Life Sciences. He has worked in the Aseptic Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology space to optimise customers’ operational processes and implement digital solutions to meet regulatory requirements. Jon's mission is to deliver compliant digital solutions and expand digital capabilities to solve his customers’ business problems and help lead them into higher levels of digital maturity.

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Grace Mark

Director of Operations | Mid Atlantic Regio, CAI

Grace is the Director of Operations for the Mid-Atlantic region at CAI. She began her career at a CDMO, gaining expertise in Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Validation. Starting as a Validation Engineer, Grace quickly advanced, excelling in team management and consistently delivering successful projects for clients in Maryland. Her leadership and industry experience have been key to her success in operations, where she continues to drive results for CAI and its partners across the region.

Topics Covered:

How to Prepare for the Change from Paper to Digital Platform

Key considerations When Choosing a Paperless Validation Platform

Strategies to Successfully Implement a Paperless Validation Platform

Top 5 Hesitancies to Adopt a Paperless Validation System

Q&A

For test executions like FAT SAT IOQ which systems are most suitable

What Advice do you have for early career professionals?

What new roles are needed in an organisation implementing a paperless validation system?

Which tools are currently used for paperless validation?

Will the eVLM provide traceability matrix?

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