OCRA and Device Alliance Mixer

Hosted Event: This event is brought to you by OCRA and Device Alliance Date: May 25 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Taco Rosa 2632 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 https://www.tacorosa.com/ COST: OCRA or DA members free Non-member $25 online or $30 at the door...

FDA Inspection Readiness – Common Mistakes and How Companies Can Avoid Them

OCRA & PDA Co-Hosted Event Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 Time: 5-8pm PST Location: Tustin Ranch Golf Club Speaker: Dr. Binh Nguyen, Former FDA Official Cost: $25 member, $50 non-member Parking: free REGISTER NOW   **PLEASE NOTE** This presentation will be dealing primarily with the...

OCRA Volunteer Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 Time: 5-7pm PST Location: Taco Rosa Newport Beach Cost: free Parking: free Finger food is provided, cash bar Contact: fawnzhang0@gmail.com Please join us to learn more about the volunteer opportunities at OCRA! Join the Annual Meeting committee and celebrate OCRA's 30...

Team OCRA: Relay for Life

JOIN TEAM OCRA FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE Date: Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 Time: Team OCRA will meet at 9:30am, walk starts at 10am Location: Team OCRA will meet in the parking lot at Santa Ana College, 1530 W. 17th St, Santa Ana As part...

OCRA Leadership Circle Meeting

Online

The first meeting of the OCRA Leadership Circle will be Friday, Sept 15th, from 12:00-1:00pm PT, via Zoom. For more information, please contact Huong Huynh at membership@ocra-online.org For Members Only     Do you have mentors, sponsors, and allies? Learn about these important supporters to your career journey....

A.I. Is Coming, Are You Ready? Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Advanced Technologies

Speaker: Steven Thompson Topic: Advancements vs Ethics – How to safely use advanced technologies and avoid a catastrophe Synopsis: Technology is advancing exponentially especially with significant progress in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. But with the advancement comes challenges because technology often outpaces...

Best practices for CLIA lab setup and certification

How to be agile in the dynamic regulatory environment without sacrificing quality - Best practices for CLIA lab setup and certification The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments require that clinical laboratories, including those in healthcare facilities, reference labs, public health labs, and some research labs need...

Webinar: Drug Development Overview

From Discovery to Market: Decoding Drug Development's Journey What are the Key Milestones, Challenges, and Innovations in the intricate development process? This webinar provides an insightful view of the intricate process involved in developing pharmaceutical drugs and delves into the multifaceted stages shaping the landscape...

OCRA Open House

JOIN US FOR AN OCRA OPEN HOUSE - NEW DATE & LOCATION Network, Engage, and Socialize February 26, 2024 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Program: Introduce the 2024 Board Volunteers & strategic partners appreciation Membership appreciation Membership drive Location: Location: "Be Good" restaurant in Huntington...

Overview of China NMPA and Pharmaceutical GMP Regulations

To succeed in China's dynamic pharmaceutical landscape, you must first have a good understanding of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), how China regulates drugs, and China's pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. Speaker: Andrew Chen, J.D. Chief Representative, Shanghai Office of Arnold &...

Artificial Intelligence in Drug Development

Date: Thursday | March 28, 2024 Time: 12 noon to 1pm PT Location: Zoom Registration: Free for OCRA-DG members; $20 for nonmembers Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies have the potential to advance drug development in multiple areas, including candidate identification and refinement,...

Job Interview Virtual Workshop

Job Interview Techniques & Practical Role-playing with Industry Experts Join us at this special virtual event that aims to assist participants in navigating effective job interview strategies and techniques, offering invaluable advice from a panel of seasoned regulatory/quality and human resources experts. Gain insider tips...

Quality System Audit Best Practice, Tips & Tricks for Finding Mitigation

Mastering QMS Audit Readiness: Strategies for Preparation, Conduct, and Mitigation Mastering QMS Audit Readiness: Strategies for Preparation, Conduct, and Mitigation Webinar Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll delve into comprehensive strategies and tactics to help ensure your organization is prepared for your next...

A Walk Through FDA’s Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) Draft Guidance

In April 2023 FDA published its Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Device Software Functions Draft Guidance. There has been much discussion regarding the scope and implications of the draft guidance, and FDA has been actively reviewing...