Smart Manufacturing in Pharma

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a transformation driven by advancements in technology and data analytics. Smart Manufacturing, also known as Pharma 4.0, is revolutionising the way pharmaceutical products are developed, manufactured, and distributed. This course provides an in-depth exploration of Smart Manufacturing principles and technologies as applied in the pharmaceutical sector. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digitalization, automation, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing and its application in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Explore the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Learn about emerging technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and their role in Pharma 4.0.

• Gain insights into advanced manufacturing techniques, including continuous manufacturing, and real-time monitoring.

• Develop skills in data integration, process optimisation, and predictive maintenance to improve manufacturing operations.

Target Audience: This course is designed for professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing managers, process engineers, quality assurance specialists, regulatory affairs professionals, and IT professionals. It is also suitable for researchers, academics, and students interested in understanding the intersection of technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with concepts in engineering, data analytics, or IT is beneficial but not required.