18th & 19th June 2026 · Barcelona

Drug Production
in Europe

A two-day intensive for senior professionals navigating GMP, supply continuity, and the post-reform European regulatory environment.

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Binnion's Drug Production in Europe is a boutique programme for professionals shaping how medicines are manufactured and brought to market across the EU.

Module sessions — 18 June 2026

Case roundtables — 19 June 2026

Case studies

Bring a real-world challenge to the room.

We curate two anonymised cases each cohort and work them through together with peers and faculty. Submit yours when you reserve a seat.

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Bring your team

Send three or more from the same organisation.

Group rates apply automatically and we run a dedicated debrief session for teams attending together — useful when the goal is to align on a shared operating standard back home.

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Why attend

Built for senior professionals, not for first-day arrivals.

01

Decode the EU regulatory stack

How EMA, EDQM, and national competent authorities interact in practice — and what to do when their guidance does not align.

02

Build an inspection-ready GMP playbook

Concrete frameworks for APIs, finished dosage forms, and combination products, calibrated to what inspectors are flagging in 2026.

03

Understand the post-2024 pharma reform

Walk away clear on what the new EU pharmaceutical legislation changes for your operations.

04

Network in a closed circle

Maximum thirty senior attendees, all under Chatham House rule. The dinner conversations are usually the reason people come.

Faculty

This year's speakers.

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Dr. Helena Roca

Director, Binnion Consulting

Twenty years in regulatory toxicology. Formerly with the EMA.

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Dr. Marc Llobet

Senior Toxicology Lead, Binnion

Specialist in OEL/OEB determination and ICH M7 strategy.

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Dr. Klaus Brenner

Independent GMP advisor

Former senior inspector with twelve years across EU manufacturing sites.

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Dr. Nina Schäfer

Head of Quality, Adimera Therapeutics

Runs the PQS at a mid-size German CDMO. Frequent speaker on digital quality.

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Caterina Russo, MSc

Supply Chain Director, Veridia Pharma

Built dual-sourcing strategy for a top-20 generic manufacturer.

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Dr. James O’Connor

Partner, Penrose Pharma Strategy

Advised industry working groups on the 2024–2026 EU pharmaceutical reform.

Programme

Eight modules across two days.

  1. 01

    The European pharmaceutical landscape

    A working map of EMA, the EU Commission, EDQM, and the network of national competent authorities.

  2. 02

    GMP for APIs and finished dosage forms

    Eudralex Volume 4 in practice. Where the bar moved through 2025 and the most common deficiencies in recent inspections.

  3. 03

    Tech transfer and scale-up across borders

    Moving a process between EU sites, and between an EU sponsor and a non-EU CDMO. Documentation, validation, regulatory checkpoints.

  4. 04

    Quality systems and CAPA in practice

    PQS architecture, deviation handling, and digital quality tools without falling into validation traps.

  5. 05

    Supply continuity and dual-sourcing

    Lessons from the 2022–2024 shortages, the Critical Medicines Act, and what dual-sourcing looks like operationally.

  6. 06

    Sustainability and ESG reporting

    CSRD, CBAM, and the practical reporting obligations now landing on pharma manufacturers.

  7. 07

    The 2026 EU pharmaceutical legislation

    Regulatory data protection, generic and biosimilar entry, environmental risk assessment — translated into operational consequences.

  8. 08

    Real-world case discussions

    Two anonymised case studies brought by participants, worked through together. Submit yours during registration.

Who should attend

Senior practitioners shaping European drug production.

  • Heads of Manufacturing and Operations
  • Regulatory Affairs Directors and Managers
  • Quality Assurance and CMC Leads
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Strategists
  • Business Development at CDMOs
  • Senior R&D managers moving into commercial operations

Schedule

Two days, structured.

Day 1 · Thursday 18 June

Foundations

  • 09:00Welcome and framing
  • 09:30Module 1 — The European pharmaceutical landscape
  • 11:00Module 2 — GMP for APIs and FDFs
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Module 3 — Tech transfer and scale-up
  • 16:00Roundtable: in-house vs. outsourced manufacturing
  • 19:30Networking dinner

Day 2 · Friday 19 June

Practice

  • 09:00Module 4 — Quality systems and CAPA
  • 11:00Module 5 — Supply continuity
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Module 6 — Sustainability and ESG reporting
  • 15:30Module 7 — The 2026 EU legislation reform
  • 17:00Closing roundtable and certificate handover

Tickets

Pricing.

  • Early bird

    Available until 30 April 2026

    €1,950

    Reserve
  • Standard

    From 1 May 2026

    €2,400

    Reserve
  • Team rate

    Three or more from the same organisation

    €2,040 / seat

    Reserve
  • NGO / academic

    Limited seats, application required

    €1,200

    Limited

All prices excl. VAT. Invoicing on request.

Venue

Casa Llotja de Mar.

AddressCasa Llotja de Mar
Passeig d'Isabel II, 1, 08003 Barcelona

Closest stationsBarceloneta (L4), Jaume I (L4)

AccessibilityThe venue provides step-free access. Let us know in advance if you need additional assistance.

FAQ

Common questions.

Who is this course for?

Senior professionals working in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, supply chain, or commercial operations who need a working understanding of how drug production functions across the European Union. Most attendees come with five or more years of industry experience.

Do I need a scientific or pharmaceutical background?

A baseline familiarity with pharma operations is helpful but not required. The programme brings commercial and operational profiles up to speed alongside scientific ones.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Sessions are not recorded. The programme runs under Chatham House rule, which we have found makes for a more candid exchange among peers.

What is included in the fee?

Course materials, two lunches, the networking dinner on day one, and the certificate of attendance. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Can my company be invoiced directly?

Yes. Once your seat is confirmed, we issue a pro forma invoice with thirty-day payment terms. VAT is added where applicable.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund up to thirty days before the course start. Fifty per cent refund up to fourteen days before. After that, seats are transferable to a colleague at no charge.

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Enter your details and we will send you a secure link to confirm. Seats are released in order of confirmation; the cohort caps at thirty.