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CONTENT1 NUVISAN PHARMA SERVICES Page 41.1 Contact Information Page 51.2 Clinical Services Page 61.2.1 The Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) Page 61.2.2 Additional services Page 71.3 Clinical I Experience Page 81.3.1 Clinical Studies Page 81.3.2 Personnel Page 91.4 Equipment and Instruments Page 11
2 CONDUCT OF CLINICAL STUDIES Page 112.1 Regulatory Approval Page 112.1.1 Regulatory Bodies Page 112.1.2 Approval Process Page 122.1.3 Combined Study Protocols Page 122.2 Safety Monitoring Page 132.3 Independent Monitoring Page 142.4 Subject Insurance Page 15
3 RECRUITMENT Page 15
4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES Page 164.1 Clinical Trial Supplies Division Page 164.2 Pharmaceutical Analytics Page 174.3 Bioanalytical Laboratory Page 174.4 Biostatistics/Pharmacokinetics Page 184.5 Data Management Page 194.6 Medical Writing Page 20
5 OTHER INFORMATION Page 215.1 Clinical Quality Systems Page 215.2 Inspections and Approvals Page 215.3 Computer Systems Page 215.3.1 Hardware Page 215.3.2 Software Page 225.3.3 Electronic Exchange of Confidential Information Page 225.3.4 Inspection List Page 23
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Our experienced medical staff ensurestop quality conduct and standardized
interpretation of Phase I studies in ourclinical research unit.
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ACRONYM LEGENDBfArM Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte CA Competent Authority CDISC Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium CDM Clinical Data ManagementCPU Clinical Pharmacology Unit CPU Clinical Pharmacology Unit CTA Clinical Trial Assistants CTS Clinical Trial SuppliesDMPK Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics EC Ethics Committee ECG Electrocardiogram FACS Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting GCMS Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry GCP Good Clinical Practice GLP Good Laboratory PracticeGMP Good Manufacturing PracticeICP Inductively Coupled Plasma IMP Investigational Medicinal Product IMPD Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier MAD Multiple Ascending Dose MD Medical DoctorPEI Paul-Ehrlich-Institut PK PharmacokineticsSAD Single Ascending Dose SmPC Summary of Product SOP Standard Operating Procedures
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1 NUVISAN PHARMA SERVICESNuvisan Pharma Services (Nuvisan) is a fully integrated Contract Research Organisation
(CRO) and pharmaceutical services provider with a 35-year track record serving clients
needs in clinical development. Nuvisan started operation as a privately owned contract
research institute LAB in 1979 and has been performing clinical pharmacological and
pharmacokinetic studies since that time, driven by Experience, Commitment and Techno-
logy under one roof.
Headquartered in Neu-Ulm, Germany, the NUVISAN Group has more
than 300 employees and features three strategic business units:
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2 CONTACT INfORMATIONNUVISAN Headquarter Neu-Ulm / Germany
Located in idyllic Bavaria in the town of Neu-Ulm on the banks of the Danube river
together with Ulm, the birthplace of Albert Einstein.
NUVISAN GmbH
Wegenerstrasse 13
D-89231 Neu-Ulm
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Im Wirrigen 25
D-45731 Waltrop
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Am Feld 32
D-85567 Grafing
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Sylvie BruchmannVice President Clinical Business DevelopmentPhone: +49 172 7110 592Email: [email protected]
Dwight StiffVice President Business DevelopmentPhone: +49 731 9840 366Email: [email protected]
CONTACT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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1.2 CLINICAL SERVICESNuvisan’s Clinical Services Division was established in 1981. Now hoasting a fully equipped
Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU), Nuvisan’s Clinical team offers full service capabilities
combined with over 3 decades of medical and development expertise.
1.2.1 THE CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY UNITThe CPU comprises overnight facilities with full catering services including special diets,
with separate functional rooms for drug administration, blood sampling, sample work up,
Electrocardiograph (ECG) recording, interim storage of study medication as well as an
“intensive assessment station” with 3/5-lead ECG telemetry equipment for 24 subjects and
a screening examination unit. An in-house clinical laboratory unit is available providing the
option of approximately 200 established clinical laboratory parameters. An emergency
trolley including defibrillator is available in the intensive assessment station. Transportable
emergency equipment is available on the other floors. All equipment that might be required
for measurement of vital signs, ECG recording, parenteral drug administration etc. is
available and maintained according to German regulations (“Medizinprodukte Gesetz”)
and applicable European guidelines.
Characteristics of the Clinical Pharmacology unit• 100 beds for overnight hospitalization
• Intensive assessment station with 40 beds
• Total of 4.000 m² / 43.000 ft² space
• Five procedure rooms for interventions and investigations - that can be equipped
according to study specific requirements such as
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- Neurology - Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology - Pulmonology
- Cardiovascular - etc.
• Recreation area & home cinemas
• Special WLAN coverage for the volunteers
• On-site catering for standard & special diets
• On-site clinical laboratory
Having a history of 35 years in clinical research operations with more than 1,400 studies
performed is a testament to the expertise and experience in early clinical research. NUVISAN
can deliver with it’s first class clinical pharmacology services. Our passion is to support the
sponsor in bringing safe and effective pharmaceutical products to market quickly.
1.2.2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES In addition to Clinical Trial expertise, we provide services in Pharmaceutical Analytics,
Formulation Development, Clinical Trial Supplies & Biometrics - Biostatistics, PK & PD
analysis, Data Management, Clinical Monitoring as well as Regulatory Affairs Services.
Furthermore, we have one of the leading European Analytical Research Centers in house
which concentrates on the analysis of biological samples from a complete range of clinical
pharmacology studies using state of the art liquid chromatography mass spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma
(ICP) mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and immunoassay as well as Fluorescence Activated cell
Sorting (FACS) techniques. More than 300 validated standard methods are available to the
clients while other proprietary methodology has been developed jointly with pharmaceutical
manufacturers. The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) unit (Preclinical
Services) also provides scientific support to our clinical development team.
Services to support the conduct of the studies• Recruitment team
• On-site clinical safety laboratory
• On-site bioanalytical laboratory
• On-site pharmacy
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Additional supporting services include• Medical & Regulatory Affairs Consultancy
• Medical writing
• Clinical Trial Supplies
• Project Management
• Biostatistics / Pharmacokinetics (PK)
• Clinical Monitoring
• Data Management
1.3 CLINICAL EXPERIENCEOur clinical services include the following study types, and can be performed in healthy
volunteers and in special patient populations:
• First in man SAD/MAD & integrated packages • Studies with Biologicals/Biosimilars
• Drug / Drug interaction studies • TQT Studies
• Studies in special patient populations • BA / BE studies
• Food effect studies • Age and gender studies
• Biomarker studies, e.g. immunological • Vaccination studies
parameters with on-site analysis capabilities • Proof of Concept studies
1.3.1 CLINICAL STUDIESNuvisan Clinical Services has 35 years of experience in the planning and conduct
of Phase I studies.
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Design Trials in Phase I (since 1981) .
Single Dose > 1100 .
Multiple Dose 300 .Total > 1.400 .
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1.3.2 PERSONNELNuvisan’s team members, responsible for the conduct of all studies at our Phase I facility,
are medically trained physicians, research nurses and laboratory technicians, working in
cooperation with non-medical team members.
Our physicians take on medical responsibility for the studies, in the role of the investigator
or principal investigator, and are supported by study nurses experienced in the preparation
and conduct of clinical trials, the majority of them for many years. They regularly undergo
trainings in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines,
newly implemented legislation etc. They are practically and theoretically trained in the
treatment of medical emergencies. We have our own in-house gynecologist for women´s
health studies. Specialists in a specific field e.g. neurology, ophthalmology or anesthesiology,
can join the group of investigators if this is considered necessary for the study. Our strength
is based on the high qualifications of the Investigators and Team members.
Nuvisan’s Clinical Services has over 130 employees, as detailed below:
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Design Trials in Phase I (since 2000) .First In Man 26 .Drug-Drug-Interaction 24 .Food Effect 10 .Gynecology 28 .Cardiology 42 .Immunology 27 .CNS 65 .Respiratory 12 .Endocrinology 23 .Urology 12 .Total > 269 .
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Clinical Staff (Headcount)
Physicans / Investigators 7 .
Study Coordinator 11 .
Clinical Safety Laboratory 7 .
Pharmacy Clinical Trial Supplies 24 .
Project Managers 7 .
Monitors 3 .
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Personnel and respective functions according to German Drug Act (Arzneimittelgesetz)
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Function Responsible Person
Principal Investigator Dr. med. Horst Jürgen Heuer
Principal Investigator Michael Lissy, MD
Principal Investigator Manuela Koch, MD
Principal Investigator Tamara Richter, MD
Principal Investigator Dr. med. Beate Klaus
Principal Investigator Denis Strugala
Gynecologist Christoph Kirchmayer
Head of Quality Control + QP Michael Frey
Head of Production Maria Sattler
Clinical Trial Assistants (CTA) 4 .
Data Science / Pharmacokinetics 9 .
Data Management 5 .
Qualified Person 2 .
Administration Managers 2 .
Recruitment Team 5 .
Kitchen 7 .
Time-flexible GCP trained staff 40 .
Overall Headcount 133 .
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Management
1.4 EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTSOur Phase I unit is equipped with the following systems• 4 x ECG Systems
• 24 x Telemetry Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• 5 x SpO² Measurement System
• 1 x Ultracentrifuge
• 7 x Multi-Centrifuges
• 15 x Blood pressure monitors
• 1 x Spirometry measurement
• 13 x Injection pumps
The use of each piece of equipment is guided by an internal SOP, describing calibration
requirements in detail.
2 CONDUCT Of CLINICAL STUDIES
2.1 REGULATORY APPROVAL
2.1.1 REGULATORY BODIESWith our Clinical Phamacology Unit (CPU) located in Neu-Ulm, Germany, studies conducted
by Nuvisan in our clinic are subject to regulatory approval by the German Competent
Authority Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM), or by the Paul-
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Position / Job Title Name Qualification Experience
Vice President Clinical Services James Dickinson MSc Clinical Pharmacology 20 years
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christian Reh Medical Doctor 26 years
Head Clinical Conduct Karlheinz Hebeler Paramedic 11 years
Lead Study Coordinator Petra Schuh Registered Nurse 18 years
RecruitmentManager
Sibyl Klotz-Vangerow Biologist 8 years
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Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) for studies conducted with biological products. In our experience,
working with these agencies provides several benefits:
• BfArM and PEI are both considered to be opinion leading European regulatory agencies,
and have experts in all therapeutic fields.
• In our experience with Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), both German agencies have
always been reliable, and have always met the timelines defined by German legislation
i.e. 30-day assessment time for substances of chemical origin).
• Both agencies are responsive; it is possible to contact the experts.
• Queries from the agencies have always been specific and based on scientific reasons.
• Both agencies offer Scientific Advice as a valuable instrument to optimise the
development program and to answer specific questions.
2.1.2 APPROVAL PROCESSAfter having submitted a clinical trial application to the ethics committee and competent
authority, both institutions have 30 days to assess the CTA with regards to content.
Following this assessment, regulatory bodies will either approve the trial without objections
or issue a deficiency letter describing objections to the study. The latter may require re-
submission of documents to clear the objections addressed by the CA/EC. Submissions to
CA may be done in parallel or sequentially.
2.1.3 COMBINED STUDY PROTOCOLSCombined protocols can be submitted in case of sequential studies such as Single Ascending
Dose (SAD) and Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) studies, sometimes followed by a
complementary study e.g. a food effect study or a patient study. If the complexity of the
study allows, different scenarios are applicable:
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2.2 SAfETY MONITORINGThe scope and extent of safety monitoring is determined by the expected effects and
adverse effects of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), as well as the study type. In
every case, subjects will be under medical and paramedical supervision for several hours
after drug administration and will be questioned repeatedly regarding adverse events. The
procedures for detecting and documenting adverse events are guided by SOPs.
Additionally, if required, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate) can be
measured and 12-lead ECGs recorded, according to Nuvisan SOPs. In first-in-man studies
or if the IMP may cause cardiac arrhythmias, telemetry is performed. Moreover, Holter
ECGs may be recorded before and at specified times after drug administration. Safety
monitoring also includes clinical laboratory tests which are performed in Nuvisan’s own
in-house clinical laboratory and promptly evaluated by a physician. If required, in addition
to a comprehensive screening examination which is performed in all subjects before they
are included into a study, physical examinations may be performed at specified study
times during the study and at study end. For First-in-Man studies (or as required) an
anaesthesiologist can be present.
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Single „umbrella“ protocolGain: 30 days
Single „development program“Gain: 14 days
SAD + MAD with one protocol
SAD + MAD with two different protocols, but considered as one development program
Only one submission (instead of two submissions)
to both BfArM and EC
Two submissions, but review time for the second study is only 14 days, for both
BfArM and EC
One development program
One protocol
One development program
Individual protocols
SAD MADSAD MAD
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Medical Emergencies
Should we have a medical emergency, all medical staff are trained on our emergency
procedure SOP. The responsible physican would decide which target hospital the subject
will be admitted to according to the present medical case. In most cases these hospitals
would be the University Hospital Ulm, the German Army Hospital Ulm or the Donau-Clinic
Neu-Ulm. The closest hospital is just 5 minutes away.
2.3 INDEPENDENT MONITORINGNuvisan’s CPU operates in full compliance with ICH GCP and any applicable local & EU
regulatory requirements. Monitoring is conducted according to SOPs, ICH GCP and any
applicable regulatory requirements, and in accordance with the trial-specific monitoring
plan. A monitoring plan is developed by the Medical Writer in cooperation with the assigned
lead CRA, and is provided to the sponsor for review and approval. According to this
monitoring plan, site initiation visits, monitoring visits and close-out visits are scheduled
in cooperation with the project manager. Monitors retain their independence from the rest
of the clinical team with different IT access rights and separate reporting lines.
During the site initiation visit and during the close-out visit (and additionally as required)
a full Investigator File (IF) review and as required IMP accountability review will be performed
by the Monitor. The IF will be reviewed during monitoring visits as needed and/or requested
by the sponsor. IMP accountability will also be done as applicable during the course of the
trial, based on the nature and criticality of the investigational product and on whether such
services are specified in the contract. As required, another individual would be assigned as
an unblinded monitor to perform clinical supply monitoring.
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During the monitoring visits, the focus lies on Source Data Verification against the Case
Report Form (CRF) . All observations are captured in a standardized monitoring visit report
and a corresponding follow-up letter that may be issued combining several days of
monitoring work for sake of efficiency in larger studies. Monitoring reports are delivered
directly to the sponsor and are not seen by the rest of the Nuvisan clinical team.
2.4 SUBJECT INSURANCEClinical trial insurance is a sponsor responsibility and is subject to local insurance
requirements. If this task is contractually delegated to Nuvisan, Nuvisan will contact
insurance brokers to apply for a subject insurance, present the proposals of the insurance
brokers to the sponsor and, on the basis of the sponsor's decision, will contract the subject
insurance coverage with a specific insurance company on behalf of the sponsor.
3 RECRUITMENTNuvisan has a dedicated team responsible for the recruitment of subjects, both healthy
volunteers and patients. The Recruitment Team comprises the following elements:
• Recruitment Manager
Responsible for the strategy formation and coordination of all advertisements.
• Study Information Centre
Consists of 4 employees, who are responsible for the telephone service, coordination of
appointments, subject database maintenance, screening activities and documentation.
• Call Centre
Retains a pool of 4 temporary employees, available for call centre activities at peak
periods. This can be extended up to a team of 20 if required.
To facilitate recruitment, the Recruitment Team develops advertising campaigns to increase
our database and tailored campaigns for recruiting special populations.
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• All study specific advertising campaigns are submitted to the EC for approval.
• All advertising campaigns can start after the EC approval. Recruited persons are required
to attend an Information Session and undergo screening; these procedures would only
start after the relevant protocol has received competent authority and EC approval.
• Nuvisan also has an EC approved generic screening protocol, allowing us to screen
volunteers on a non study-specific basis.
Recruitment methods
• Homepage
• Newsletter
• Flyer
• Local fairs (health & lifestyle)
• Free Web portals
• Web Adverts (google, facebook)
• Social communitiy blog (facebook, twitter, instagram)
4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
4.1 CLINICAL TRIAL SUPPLIES DIVISIONOur CTS department can provide formulation development in support of clinical trials as
well as a full range of manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, labeling (including
randomization) and distribution services in support of studies.
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The CTS department is staffed by two Qualified Persons and therefore can offer the full
range of services (e.g. import, release, manufacturing site audits, etc.) that require this
high level of expertise.
4.2 PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYTICSWe offer complete stability testing programs, from developing a stability protocol to a final
custom report generation. Whether the scope is pilot-formulation, packaging changes, drug
development, registration, follow-up-stability or Clinical Trial Supplies (CTS), we will fulfill
the customers demands and quality standards.
In addition to complete studies, we can also perform any portion of a study, such as analytics
(method development/ validation etc.) and stability storage. Other stability study aspects
include photostability, in-use-stability and forced degradation studies.
Studies are performed in accordance with the most recent CHMP/CPMP/ICH-guidelines in
a GMP- & cGMP-environment, maintaining all confidential aspects of the project. All
procedures are described, conducted and documented in accordance with our SOPs. The
laboratory is GMP inspected and under control of the responsible German authority in
Munich.
The test facility is also GLP inspected. The GLP Certificate, Catagory 9, Analysis of
Formulations for Toxicological Studies, has been issued by the local state authority
(Bayrisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit).
4.3 BIOANALYTICAL LABORATORYBased at the same site in Neu-Ulm next to our Phase I clinical unit, Nuvisan’s Bioanalytical
Services has one of the largest bioanalytical laboratories in Europe, with over 60 qualified
scientists. At this facility we can conduct analysis of parent molecules or metabolites, and
endogenous compounds in biological matrices at all stages of product development. As
well as Phase I studies, we have the capacity to provide support for large Phase II – IV
studies (> 50,000 samples, > 3 years duration). Our bioanalytical laboratory is certified by
the FDA and ANVISA, and is GLP certified and GMP compliant.
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Assay Development and Validation
Based on the experience of more than 25 years working in the bioanalytical field, assay
development is carried out by well-trained staff in a timely manner, according to the current
guidelines of EMA and FDA.
4.4 DATA MANAGEMENTNuvisan has a long-established experience in data management with a team of highly
qualified professionals. The Clinical Data Management team follows best practices and
well-documented processes that will be tailored to your study. All data management
systems are compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.
Effective data collection and management for clinical trials is accomplished using Oracle
data management software (ClinTrial 4.7; Inform). This leading clinical database
management system is fully validated, meets ICH/GCP guidelines and is 21 CFR Part 11
compliant. Nuvisan’s team has used the Oracle software for more than 50% of our trials.
The Data Manager is the single point of contact and coordination for clinical data
management activities.
The Data Manager ensures:
• Proactive collaboration with the Project Manager, CRA, programmer, project
biostatistician, and medical writer as applicable to ensure that data management
needs are being met and that the deliverables are provided to the Sponsor according
to the mutually agreed timelines
• Participation in routine project teleconferences as well as face-to-face meetings,
if requested, with the Sponsor project team
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• A lead role is taken in the development of a targeted data cleaning strategy
• Management of all data management project-level deliverables
• Supervision of all data management documentation and change control
• Successful vendor management, as required
• Processes are maintained consistently
• Provision of project status reports
4.5 BIOSTATISTICS / PHARMACOKINETICSNuvisan offers biometrical services for clinical Phase I to IV. These services can be provided
to the pharmaceutical industry as a part of a clinical study or as a stand-alone service.
Services available include
• Biometrical consulting (study design, development programs, regulatory consulting,
randomization, sample size calculation, planning of the statistical analysis)
• SAS®-programming, Version 9.4 or later
• Biometric services with respect to: Pharmacokinetics / Toxicokinetics (bioavailability,
bioequivalence, dose proportionality, drug interaction, food interaction, tolerability)
• Pharmacodynamics (including biomarkers)
• Biostatistical analysis
• Data migration / integration - Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC)
• Integrated summary of safety and efficacy
• Writing of biometrical reports.
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The use of SOPs (NUVISAN or sponsor SOPs), consistent procedures and standard programs
ensures that the highest quality is maintained. Our biometricians advice is custom-tailored
at every key point from the earliest stages of clinical development planning to the final
presentation of data. We are able to provide expert guidance to optimize the statistical
design and analysis of studies in a broad spectrum of development phases.
Nuvisan’s core team of in-house experts have a strong background in planning, analyzing
and reporting of clinical studies according to the highest regulatory and scientific standards.
Experience in Biostatistics as well as Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics allows us
to evaluate data from pharmacokinetic and clinical pharmacology studies, ensuring a
seamless interface between pharmacokinetic and statistical analysis of bioanalytical data.
4.6 MEDICAL WRITINGNuvisan Pharma Services’ team of medical writers offer the full range of Medical Writing
services, either as part of a clinical study or as a stand-alone service. Services include
preparation of study protocols, clinical study reports, manuscripts for publication in
peer-reviewed journals, abstracts, posters for conferences, and regulatory documents
(Investigator Brochures, IMPD´s and CTD modules). Our Medical Writers work in close co-
operation with all relevant departments, e.g. Biostatistics and Regulatory.
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5 OTHER INfORMATION
5.1 CLINICAL QUALITY SYSTEMS Nuvisan’s Quality Management (QM) department is responsible for the development,
establishment and maintenance of the electronic QM system. The QM document structure
is based on a 3-tier system with a quality manual at the top, followed by policies applicable
to all employees and finally role relevant SOP´s. The Quality Management department
consists of three audit groups (GCP, GLP, GMP) covering project and system audits.
5.2 INSPECTIONS AND APPROVALSAll of Nuvisan’s facilities are regularly inspected in accordance with all applicable local and
international guidelines. A table summarising inspections and approvals by any regulatory
authority in the last three years is presented below. Copies of certificates are available upon
request.
5.3 COMPUTER SYSTEMSNuvisan maintains long standing business relationships with World-Class vendors and
highly skilled Information Technology-Specialists to maintain a stable and safe working
environment throughout all departments and locations of the Nuvisan Group. SOPs are
used throughout Nuvisan to ensure that all aspects of Information Technology are carefully
regulated; as such, use of software is restricted to trained individuals, any changes to hard-
ware and software require approval from IT management, and no changes can be made
to validated systems without a properly documented assessment of the impact of changes
on the validation status.
5.3.1 HARDWAREAll Nuvisan hardware is obtained and configured according to SOPs. In general, workstations
used are standard industry computers; workstations attached to analytical instruments are
either delivered by the instrument vendor or are standard industry computers which comply
with the vendor’s hardware requirements.
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5.3.2 SOfTWAREA variety of standard and specialized software packages are used at Nuvisan, including
Clintrial 4.7, Empower v2 FR3, various analyst systems (Analyst v1.4.2 and v1.5.1, Analyst-
DataCheck v4, dbLabCal v3) and biostatistics packages (SAS 9.4 and WinNonlin 6.2),
CTS Label, and Randomizer.
5.3.3 ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE Of CONfIDENTIAL INfORMATIONFor the secure exchange of information we offer our customers easy to use and secure trans-
port mechanisms such as an SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Server and Encrypted Emails.
Our email-system supports all industry standard encryption techniques, ranging from fine
grained user-specific encryption to company-wide encryption.
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