


Quality Assurance
BIOL-40342
This course focuses on the systems and oversight role of quality assurance professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Students will understand the components of Pharmaceutical Quality Management, roles and responsibilities of quality (QA/QC), Quality by Design (QbD), documentation management, supplier management, and quality risk management.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 4/7/2025
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Instructor: James Stumpff
James "Jim" Stumpff is the President of James Stumpff & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in regulatory compliance and quality assurance for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. With over 30 years of combined experience in FDA and industry regulatory affairs, Jim has held key leadership roles, including Executive Director of Quality at Adamis/DMK Pharmaceuticals, where he oversaw Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality Assurance. He also served as a Principal Consultant at Parexel International for nearly a decade, advising clients ranging from startups to global organizations.
Jim’s extensive career includes pivotal contributions during his time at the FDA, where he was involved in investigations of major industry scandals, such as the Generic Drug Scandals of the late 1980s and the landmark "Operation Goldpill" Medicaid fraud case. His work led to the development of critical FDA policies, including the pre-approval program and disbarment policy. A recognized thought leader, Jim frequently publishes industry articles and presents at conferences, helping shape regulatory practices and policies in the biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors.