CQO Forum members meet virtually every other month to connect on matters that are important to the industry, their organizations and each other.

2022 Dates. All Eastern Time.

• February 8. 1:00 - 2:00pm

• April 6. 3:00 - 4:00pm

• June 9. 3:00 - 4:00pm

• August 9. 3:00 - 4:00pm

• October 12. 2:00 - 3:00pm

• December 1. 1:00 - 2:00pm

—> Chief Quality and Operations Officers: Sign-up to Host a Meeting to identify a topic you want to discuss and/or share. Marla Phillips will facilitate and prepare for the meeting with you: Contact Marla Phillips to schedule.

Some CQO Members are interested in networking with other CQO Members who lead across a range of commodity risk and use profiles. This portfolio of diversity poses challenges across cultural development, communication, and leading in a way that is fit-for-purpose.

This network is only for CQO Members and their key employees.

—> Questions? Contact Marla Phillips

—> This initiative is active from September 2021 - October 2022. All work is conducted during our weekly meetings, for a total time commitment of 5 hours per month.

CQO Members expressed interest in preparing the next generation of scientists entering the lifescience industries with critical thinking skills that will organically grow the culture of quality across products, processes, and systems. In response to this interest, the Quality Science Education Program was developed, and is 100% free for students and universities all over the world. The following companies are corporate members of the Quality Science Education Program (as of 1/14/22): AstraZeneca, Baxter, Boston Scientific, Compliance Group, CSL Behring, Fisher & Paykel, J&J, Merz, P&G, Redica, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

—> Volunteer to become a Mentor for Students! Volunteer Form

—> Learn More and Become Fully Engaged: QSE Program

—> Become a Member: Corporate Membership Packet

COMPLETE: February 11 - 12, 2021.

During this 2-day virtual workshop, participants had hands-on opportunities to work through the key concepts of the GSPs that were developed by representatives from FDA, the pharma industry, the device industry and key suppliers. The group also shared successful practices related to new ways of operating during and after a pandemic.

—> View Event Page with Agenda and Handouts

—> Event is complete. Registration is closed

—> Access the GSP Guidance: Good Supply Practices

COMPLETE: March 25, 2021. 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Eastern)

During this Tech Expo, CQO company members shared successful technology they are using to advance quality system controls, process capabilities, testing capabilities and/or operational efficiencies. Each rapid-fire overview included: (1) What the technology is, (2) How the company is using the technology, and (3) Pros and Cons of using the technology. Participants then selected a virtual breakout room for a vendor demo of their choice, with Q&A opportunities.

—> View Event Page: Tech Expo for recordings and to contact the vendors

—> Event is complete. Registration is closed

COMPLETE: April 27, 2021.

This Quality Culture Workshop provided participants with an opportunity to learn how to apply the learnings from the Xavier/PwC Cultural Metrics work, through which cultural experts were asked: “What would you have to see in action to know a company has a good culture of quality”? The responses were converted into measurable actions that can be implemented by your company. Participants explored what influences culture (intentionally and unintentionally) to increase the success of cultural leadership. This work has been used by FDA on inspection!

—> Event is complete. Registration is Closed

—> View the Event Page for handouts and recordings