Susan J. Schniepp

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, Parexel, answer questions on the use of real-world evidence for both small-molecule and large-molecule drug development. In addition, they tackle a question on supply chain security problems that arise during transportation of pharmaceutical goods.

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, talks to Piet Christiaens, PhD, scientific director, E&L expert at Nelson Labs, and Dennis Jenke, PhD, principal consultant for Nelson Labs and chief executive scientist, Triad Scientific Solutions, about extractables and leachables and the testing required for each.

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel, discuss if and when identity testing is necessary to be performed on a final product when the API is sourced from a third party.

Matt Cushing, VP of Quality and Science, Nelson Labs, and Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, a Nelson Labs Company, discuss PDA/ANSI Standard 06-2025: Assessment of Quality Culture Guidance Documents, Models, and Tools, which was published in February 2025.

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel, discuss how to address an FDA warning letter citation for a failure to establish a quality control unit.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, PhD, principal consultant, Regulatory Affairs at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answer some questions about FDA’s January 2025 21 CFR 211.110 guidance document.

All CGMP requirements, including supporting activities, are critical in aseptic sterile manufacturing to ensure product quality and patient safety, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

Substituting a compendial-grade material with a food-grade material is not acceptable, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

The implementation of new quality control methods must be reported to regulators, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

Asking why things are done a certain way will help make an accurate assessment of an organization’s EM program, says Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Zachary S. Anderson, global market segment lead—Sterility Assurance, Nelson Laboratories.

Compliance can be greatly improved by concentrating on the basic elements of CAPA investigations, advises Kate Rice, global quality systems manager, Nelson Laboratories, and Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates.

Validating computerized systems is required to demonstrate adherence to data integrity, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Nelson Laboratories, LLC.

Final product inspection results should be included as part of the batch release documentation, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Nelson Laboratories, LLC.

Maintaining compliance to compendial requirements should be straightforward, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

The more information shared, the smoother the approval process, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow with Regulatory Compliance Associates.

A contamination control strategy should provide an overview of how contamination and containment practices work together to ensure product quality and patient safety, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, addresses the difference between regulatory compliance and real compliance.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answers some commonly asked questions about biologics license applications.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, discusses the basics for maintaining an acceptable working relationship between a client and their CDMO.

Experts Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow for Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Steven J. Lynn, executive vice-president, Pharmaceuticals for Regulatory Compliance Associates, discuss the verification of compendial methods.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, details regulatory requirements for developing a quality manual.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answers some commonly asked questions about the difference between the roles of quality assurance and quality control.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answers some commonly asked questions about aseptic processing.

Experts Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow for Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Steven J. Lynn, executive vice-president, Pharmaceuticals for Regulatory Compliance Associates, provide answers to frequently asked regulatory questions about advanced therapy medicinal products.

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answers some commonly asked questions about regulatory filings.

With appropriate planning and the proper use of technology, remote auditing can be as effective and informative as in-person auditing.

Virtual audits, virtual training, and more robust quality agreements may become positive impacts on the industry, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates.

When in-person training may not be feasible, there are still opportunities to ensure employees receive the required training, says Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates.

ICH will be taking industry comments under consideration when it revises its Q9 guideline in order to clarify QRM requirements, says Susan J. Schniepp, executive vice-president of post-approval pharma and distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates.

Quality risk management plans provide identified actions to ensure a continuous supply of safe and effective drug products