Logistics technician

Pharmaceutical logistics in a GMP environment: controlled-temperature transport, qualified storage, deviation management, and data integrity in the biopharmaceutical supply chain.

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Prerequisites

This curriculum is intended for entry-level technical staff or individuals undergoing a career transition. Participants should have:
 
  • A high school diploma to two-year post-secondary level (Bac to Bac+2) in logistics, production, or supply chain
  • or initial experience in stock, flow, or transport management in an industrial environment
  • Basic knowledge of safety rules, traceability, and quality requirements

Course modules
1 day

Logistics technician
P1M5 Data Quality and Integrity in Bioproduction: Principles and practical cases (about 2 hours)
This module presents the key principles of data integrity and their applications in bioproduction through concrete, real-life scenarios.It is based on the ALCOA++ principles, as well as the guidelines from the EMA and the FDA (21 CFR Part 11).Digital modalities : Activity 1: eLearning / Activity 2 : Serious Game 2D / Activity 3 : Serious Game 2DTarget audience :Newcomers (technicians, engineers, researchers, and managers) preparing to take up a position in bioproduction or wishing to update their knowledgeStudents and teachers seeking to discover the pharmaceutical industrial environment and the challenges associated with biopharmaceutical production.Support functions (maintenance, regulatory, Quality, HSE, supply chain, Lean, PMO, data) wishing to better understand the fundamentals of bioproduction professionsEmployees in commercial functions, market access, management or partners (suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, investors) not familiar with bioproduction but wishing to better understand the ecosystem and challenges of bioproductionEvaluation procedure :A short evaluation at the end of the module confirming what you have learnt and enabling you to move to the next one (no limit of attempts, 80% of correct answers required).Trainees enrolled in the whole curriculum have the possibility to assess and set their new knowledges and skills via an anchoring quiz between modules
P1M1 Discovering biopharmaceuticals: key development stages, regulatory framework, and manufacturing processes (about 1 hour)
Description : This module provides an introduction to biopharmaceuticals, their specific characteristics, the main stages of their development, and the production processes used in bioproduction.It is based on the regulatory frameworks governing the development of biopharmaceuticals, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ICH guidelines, the requirements of regulatory agencies (EMA, FDA), as well as the key stages of production processes (USP, DSP, Fill & Finish).Digital modalities : Activity 1: eLearning / Activity 2 : eLearningTarget audience :Newcomers (technicians, engineers, researchers, and managers) preparing to take up a position in bioproduction or wishing to update their knowledgeStudents and teachers seeking to discover the pharmaceutical industrial environment and the challenges associated with biopharmaceutical production.Support functions (maintenance, regulatory, Quality, HSE, supply chain, Lean, PMO, data) wishing to better understand the fundamentals of bioproduction professionsEmployees in commercial functions, market access, management or partners (suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, investors) not familiar with bioproduction but wishing to better understand the ecosystem and challenges of bioproductionEvaluation procedure :A short evaluation at the end of the module confirming what you have learnt and enabling you to move to the next one (no limit of attempts, 80% of correct answers required).Trainees enrolled in the whole curriculum have the possibility to assess and set their new knowledges and skills via an anchoring quiz between modules
P1M2 Immersion in a cleanroom: preventing contamination and adopting best practices (about 2 hours)
Important information : If you choose the accessible version of a 3D or virtual reality activity, please contact the support team to manually unlock the rest of the training.This module covers the characteristics of cleanrooms, the associated contamination risks, and the expected gowning and behavioral practices in production environments.It is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, principles for controlling the production environment (air classes, airflow, biosafety levels, gowning), as well as on control equipment (laminar flow systems, filters...).Digital modalities : Activity 1: eLearning / Activity 2 : eLearning / Activity 3 : eLearning / Activity 4 : Virtual RealityTarget audience :Newcomers (technicians, engineers, researchers, and managers) preparing to take up a position in bioproduction or wishing to update their knowledgeStudents and teachers seeking to discover the pharmaceutical industrial environment and the challenges associated with biopharmaceutical production.Support functions (maintenance, regulatory, Quality, HSE, supply chain, Lean, PMO, data) wishing to better understand the fundamentals of bioproduction professionsEmployees in commercial functions, market access, management or partners (suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, investors) not familiar with bioproduction but wishing to better understand the ecosystem and challenges of bioproductionEvaluation procedure :A short evaluation at the end of the module confirming what you have learnt and enabling you to move to the next one (no limit of attempts, 80% of correct answers required).Trainees enrolled in the whole curriculum have the possibility to assess and set their new knowledges and skills via an anchoring quiz between modules
P5M1 Overview of Quality Control (about 2 hours)
This module covers the fundamentals of quality control (QC) in bioproduction, explaining its essential role in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, the types of tests performed, the documents and methods used, as well as sample and deviation management practices.It is based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality documentation management standards, and equipment qualification guidelines. The module incorporates tools and methods such as sampling plans, validated control methods, In-Process Control (IPC) monitoring, sample traceability systems, and quality deviation analysis methods.Digital modalities : Activity 1: eLearning / Activity 2 : eLearning / Activity 3 : eLearningTarget audience :Newcomers (technicians, engineers, researchers, and managers) preparing to take up a position in bioproduction or wishing to update their knowledgeStudents and teachers seeking to discover the pharmaceutical industrial environment and the challenges associated with biopharmaceutical production.Support functions (maintenance, regulatory, Quality, HSE, supply chain, Lean, PMO, data) wishing to better understand the fundamentals of bioproduction professionsEmployees in commercial functions, market access, management or partners (suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, investors) not familiar with bioproduction but wishing to better understand the ecosystem and challenges of bioproductionEvaluation procedure :A short evaluation at the end of the module confirming what you have learnt and enabling you to move to the next one (no limit of attempts, 80% of correct answers required).Trainees enrolled in the whole curriculum have the possibility to assess and set their new knowledges and skills via an anchoring quiz between modules
P10M2 Transportation in a temperature-controlled environment (about 2 hours)
Important information : If you choose the accessible version of the 3D activity, please contact the support team to manually unlock the rest of the training.This module addresses the challenges of maintaining the cold chain during the transport of bioproducts, explaining the impact of temperature variations on product quality, the principles of heat transfer, and the use of active and passive refrigeration systems. It details best practices for picking, packaging, loading, and monitoring temperature, and includes two practical case studies on national and international shipments.It is based on cold chain principles, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), stability studies, temperature control devices such as Electronic Data Logging Monitors (EDLM) and Electronic Temperature Indicators (ITE), as well as qualified cooling systems (ice packs, phase change materials, dry ice, liquid nitrogen).Digital modalities:  Activity 1 : eLearning / Activity 2 : eLearning / Activité 3 : Virtual realityTarget audience:Employees integrating or working in production sites, distribution centers, or in the transport and storage of pharmaceutical products and bioproducts (logistics, customs operations, export managers, customer service, supply chain, freight forwarders) wishing to acquire the fundamentals of logistics applied to bioproducts.Support functions (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, HSE) or partners (suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, CMOs) wishing to better understand the challenges of logistics applied to bioproducts.Evaluation procedure:A short evaluation at the end of the module confirming what you have learnt and enabling you to move to the next one ( 80% of correct answers required).
Available in French, English
1 day of content
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