What to Expect:

For Life Sciences companies using SAP in GxP-critical processes, supplier qualification is a regulatory requirement, but organizations often handle it independently, resulting in duplicated effort, cost, and preparation.

Join ASUG and SAP Life Sciences experts to explore a collaborative alternative through the Pooled Audit Agreement (PAA) model. This interactive session will introduce how multiple Life Sciences companies can work together on a structured, comprehensive SAP audit, including the audit framework, scope, roles and responsibilities, and lessons learned from the established DSAG pooled audit model.

You’ll also hear how ASUG is working to bring this collaborative approach to U.S. Life Sciences companies, with the first ASUG audit cycle targeted for 2027, and how organizations can help shape and participate in the initiative. 

Speakers:

Susan Finger

Architecture Advisor Life Sciences | Customer Advisory Process & Life Sciences | SAP Deutschland SE &Co.KG

Robert Geiger-Lebailly

Product Owner GxP Compliance, Policy Standards and Frameworks

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In this Community Conversation, we will:

• Understand GxP supplier qualification requirements and what they mean for organizations using SAP in GxP-critical processes. 
• Explore how the pooled audit model works, including its legal framework, audit domains, roles, confidentiality, and shared reporting process. 
• Learn how a collaborative approach can reduce duplicated audit effort and cost while supporting a structured supplier qualification process. 
• Hear lessons learned from the DSAG pooled audit model and how that experience is informing the approach for ASUG. 
• Discover how to participate in the ASUG GxP Audit Consortium and the path toward the first targeted ASUG audit cycle in 2027.

Suggested Resources:

• Explore your dedicated Life Sciences Resource Center to access all previous ASUG Community Conversations, resources, and materials to support your journey.
• To connect with other ASUG members, join the Life Sciences Community.
• To continue the conversation, join the Life Sciences private LinkedIn group.

If you have questions in advance of this Community Conversation, please reach out to us at communities@​asug.​com.