Veeva Training Solutions Podcast

In this episode, Jennifer DiMinni, Global GxP Training Head at Minaris, explores how shifting from generic, "one-size-fits-all" training to role-based competency transforms shop-floor operations. She shares practical strategies for harmonizing global sites during M&A, leveraging training waivers to speed up "door-to-floor" time, and measuring real employee confidence through deviation trends and quiz analytics. Tune in to learn how data-driven quality training can expose hidden manufacturing risks and build a stronger, risk-aware culture across your organization.

Expert: Jennifer DiMinni, Global GxP Training Head at Minaris

Expert Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdiminni/

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

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Mark Lafferty sits down with Najette, CEO and co-founder of Speach, to explore the evolution of operational training in life sciences. Life sciences organizations maintain strong SOPs and compliance standards, but read and sign alone doesn't transfer that formal knowledge into daily execution.

Najette shares how capturing informal SME expertise through short visual knowledge capsules helps learners digest procedures faster without sacrificing GxP compliance. They discuss how Generative AI accelerates content creation, how one Speach customer reduced human error by 76% through visual training, and how these visual tools seamlessly complement foundational platforms like Veeva Training and LearnGxP by converting internal SOPs into actionable, job-site visual guidance while leaving compliance records and core training content intact

Expert: Najette Fellache

Expert Links:

Speach: https://speach.me/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/najettefellache/

Veeva Training Solutions Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join Veeva Connect - LearnGxP: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Join Veeva Connect - Training: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ALLMNE-bEAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://wkf.ms/4rWbR30

Traditional corporate LMS platforms aren't built for clinical trials. In this episode, Veeva’s VP of Study Training Strategy, Shad Ayoub, shares how Veeva Study Training is transforming investigator and site training through a purpose-built platform that integrates directly with clinical operations

Key Topics Covered:

• The Evolution of Veeva Study Training: How customer feedback inspired Veeva to build a dedicated clinical training platform.

• The Need for Clinical LMS: Why generic systems fail, and the value of integrating training with live clinical data from eTMF, CTMS, and related systems.

• LearnGxP Integration: Solving site fatigue with a "train once, share across sponsors" GCP model.

• AI & Custom Content: The future of using AI and converting complex protocols into engaging training to reduce study deviations.

• Market Standardization: Why 30% of top 20 pharma companies use Veeva Study Training to simplify trial operations.

Expert: Shad Ayoub

Expert Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadayoub/

Study Training Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANg1hhFSkAA/about?join=1

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join LearnGxP Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://wkf.ms/4rWbR30

Keyla Gonzalez, Manager of Learning and Development at Vericel, shares how her small team balances high-stakes compliance with effective adult learning in a GxP environment.

Key Highlights:

• Defeating "New Hire Overload": How to sequence 100+ SOPs by prioritizing GxP foundations and blending "read and understand" tasks with hands-on training.
• The L&D Balancing Act: Navigating the dual demand for technical LMS administration and creative instructional design.
• Efficiency Through Automation: How moving to electronic records frees up time for high-impact consulting and content creation.
• Build vs. Buy: Deciding when to use AI and external catalogs like LearnGxP to meet urgent training needs on a budget.
• Comprehension Over Compliance: Why shifting the focus from "checking boxes" to true understanding actually leads to better regulatory outcomes.

Expert: Keyla Gonzalez, Manager of Learning and Development at Vericel

Expert Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyla-gonzalez19/

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://wkf.ms/4rWbR30

Traditional training models are failing the CDMO industry. Joining us is Brian Drapeau, Founder of GXP Frame and author of “The CDMO Training Crisis.” Brian explains why scaling physical capacity without scaling human capability turns facilities into "expensive warehouses."

Key Discussion Points:

The Context Switching Tax: Why multi-client environments break traditional pharma training models.

The Real Cost of Underinvestment: How training gaps trigger a cycle of deviations, overtime fatigue, and high turnover.

Reframing the Narrative: Moving from "training budgets" to "client commitment insurance."

Scalable Architecture: Building competency based systems that prioritize workforce readiness over checkbox compliance.

The Bottom Line: The CDMOs that survive the next decade won't be those with the most square footage. They will be the ones with the most capable workforces.

Expert: Brian Drapeau, Founder & Principal Consultant | GxP Frame

Expert Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-james-drapeau/

Article: https://www.gxpframe.com/insights-cdmo-training-crisis

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://wkf.ms/4rWbR30

In this episode of the Veeva Training Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Karen Sorenson, Veeva Vault Platform Lead at Sana Biotechnology, to discuss the shift from "checkbox" compliance to an intentional GxP training culture. With over a decade of experience spanning both Quality and IT, Karen shares why the start of the year is the critical moment for organizations to stop the "rinse and repeat" cycle and start evaluating if their training programs actually serve the business. We dive into the practicalities of moving away from generic 30-minute refreshers toward role-based, targeted learning that sticks long after the training is completed.

Expert: Karen Sorensen, Veeva Vault Platform Associate Director, Sana Biotechnology

Expert Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sorensen/

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://learngxp.com/book-a-demo/

How do you train and qualify a workforce when your company has no in-house manufacturing or labs? Join us as Jonathan Menard of Agios Therapeutics, Inc. shares his strategies for success. Discover how they successfully pivoted from outdated document-based training to modern, engaging methods across Quality, Supply Chain, and Clinical Operations. Learn how they implemented On-the-Job Training (OJT) in a virtual environment and created complex, audit-ready training matrices. If you need to boost training compliance and engagement in a decentralized organization, this episode provides essential lessons on balancing consistency with functional flexibility.

Expert: Jonathan Lachapelle Menard - Associate Director Training & Documentation at Agios Therapeutics Inc.

Expert Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwmenard/

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

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Book a Demo: https://learngxp.com/book-a-demo/

Join Nina Ricciardelli and expert John Cheshire as they debunk myths and explore the transformative power of risk-based digital validation. This episode uncovers how a smarter, more efficient approach to CSV can cut costs, accelerate system deployment, and better protect patient safety, all while meeting regulatory expectations. Learn practical steps to overcome cultural barriers, streamline your QMS, and drive real value in your validation journey, even without dedicated digital tools.

Expert: John Cheshire, CSV Consultant, Headway Quality Evolution

Expert Links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-cheshire

Company Website: https://headwayqualityevolution.com/

Validation Management Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/veeva-validation-management/?viewAsMember=true

Book a Veeva Validation Management demo: https://calendly.com/veeva-val-management/30min

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

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Book a Demo: https://learngxp.com/book-a-demo/

Join host Graham O'Keefe and John Constantine for a deep dive into transforming GxP training. This episode breaks down why the "read and understand" model is no longer effective.

Discover:

• Practical examples of using videos and digital tools to embed learning.

• The critical first step of updating your training SOP.

• A "less is more" strategy to accelerate competency and reduce risk.

Tune in to shift your training focus from completion to true competency.

Join Nina Ricciardelli and Matt McMenamin in this episode of the Veeva Training Solutions podcast as they unpack the essential shift to digital validation. Discover how moving to a truly data-centric approach drives significant ROI and efficiency, and learn the critical cultural considerations for successful transformation, including insights from the new ISPE Digital Validation guide.

Expert: Matt McMenamin | Sentinel Consulting Group

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcmenamin/

Company Website: www.tscgllc.net

Expert Links:

Book a Veeva Validation Management demo: https://calendly.com/veeva-val-management/30min

LearnGxP Links:

Join LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learngxp/

Join Veeva Connect: https://veevaconnect.com/communities/ANhQ3gFSkAA/about?join=1

Book a Demo: https://learngxp.com/book-a-demo/