LIVE WEBINAR
Deviation Backlog Reduction
Balancing Investigation Depth, Closure Speed, and Justifiable Decisions
- June 29, 2026
- 11 AM Eastern Time US
- 3 PM GMT
- 90 Minutes
- Streaming Available
- 90 Minutes
- Certificate of Completion
Designed for organizations seeking greater consistency in investigation management, event prioritization, CAPA execution, and quality system oversight.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Managing aging deviation inventories requires continual judgment about how much investigation is warranted, where resources should be focused, and when closure decisions are sufficiently supported. This session examines practical methods for improving investigation throughput while maintaining consistent decision quality, appropriate root cause analysis, and sustainable closure performance.
Investigation performance is examined through the combined lenses of risk, workload, governance, and decision-making. The session focuses on how backlog conditions develop, how investigation activities can be prioritized more effectively, and how organizations can establish closure practices that remain aligned with both operational needs and quality expectations.
Key Areas Covered
- Understanding systemic drivers of deviation backlog growth
- Risk-based determination of investigation depth and scope
- Investigation triage and resource prioritization approaches
- Determining when evidence supports closure decisions
- Managing recurring deviations and CAPA effectiveness
- Metrics that support meaningful management oversight
- Governance practices for investigation consistency and accountability
Charles H. Paul
Charles H. Paul has more than 30 years of experience helping regulated organizations improve quality systems, investigation practices, CAPA programs, operational performance, and inspection readiness. His work across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device environments provides direct experience with the organizational, procedural, and decision-making factors that drive deviation backlogs and investigation effectiveness.
What Happens After You Reserve Your Seat
Your registration is managed by our events team to ensure a coordinated and seamless experience.
- A confirmation email outlines onboarding details and next steps
- Access credentials are shared in advance so you are prepared before the session
- Handouts (where applicable) are provided ahead of time
- The training is delivered live via Webex with interactive participation and Q&A
- Certificates of completion are issued following the session
- For live + recording access, post-session availability is provided through TalkFDA
- Event support remains available for any access or logistics assistance
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- A confirmation email outlines onboarding and next steps
- The complete session recording is delivered through TalkFDA
- Access is granted shortly after purchase so you can begin without delay
- Recording includes the full presentation and instructor-led discussion
- Certificates of completion are issued upon course completion
- Support remains available for any technical or access assistance
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