In Phase II-IV

PharmaNet offers all the clinical development services traditionally associated with conducting Phase II-IV programs. A key differentiating factor of PharmaNet is that in every program we conduct, PharmaNet provides an unrivaled combination of experienced project-management teams, senior management oversight, and an exclusive approach to building relationships with sponsors.

Regulatory Affairs

The PharmaNet Regulatory Affairs team has the experience to anticipate the challenges of product development and the expertise to help resolve issues. With broad experience working in regulatory agencies, PharmaNet's seasoned professionals bring strategic insight to the product development process. PharmaNet offers a comprehensive range of Regulatory Affairs services, including:

 

Worldwide Regulatory Services

Regulatory strategy and clinical development planning
Preparation and submission of regulatory documents
Facilitation of relationships with regulatory authorities worldwide
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
Medical writing

 

Electronic Submission Services

Regulatory submissions with state-of-the-art software tools
(e.g., Documentum®, CoreDossier®)
Automation of quality-control procedures
Facilitation of review process

 

Consulting Services

Strategic Planning
Regulatory strategy for product development
Objective advice on advertising and promotion
Review of products and portfolios
Analysis of in-licensing candidates
Evaluation of internal processes
And many other services through PharmaNet Consulting

 

 


Franz Josef Buchholzer, M.Sc, PhD

Vice President, Regulatory Operations Worldwide

Dr. Buchholzer has more than 20 years of experience with international pharmaceutical companies at the corporate management level and has been extensively involved with clinical trial applications and worldwide regulatory dossier submissions. Multilingual, he has provided strategic regulatory assistance for drug development programs and/or stand-alone services, and his regulatory portfolio includes biotech products, NCEs and other innovative products covering the following indications: anaemia, heart failure, oncology, neurology, immunology, dermatology, growth, fertility and respiratory. Dr. Buchholzer has worked internationally with colleagues from various regulatory agencies and has been a speaker at several prominent congresses. He is a pharmacist and holds a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.


Gregory M. Hockel, MBA, PhD

Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Worldwide

Dr. Hockel has more than 20 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO industry experience, including more than 15 years in regulatory affairs. Throughout his career, Dr. Hockel has been extensively involved in planning, compiling, and submission of numerous NDAs/BLAs and INDs. Additionally, he has led initiatives involving drug safety, GCP auditing, compliance, and clinical-trial supply management.


Ping Xu, B.Sc, MBA

Associate Director, Regulatory Operations

Ms. Xu has had extensive interactions with regulatory agencies such as the State Food & Drug Administration (SFDA), Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China (MOH), Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE), National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products (NICPBP) and Center of Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) during her more than 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and CRO industries. She has developed regulatory submission strategies and is experienced in the preparation of submission dossiers and clinical/marketing license applications. Additionally, Ms. Xu has managed all aspects of clinical trial operations, including site selection, contract and relationship maintenance and site monitoring, data management and medical writing under Chinese GCP and related regulations.

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