Who: Param Singh, vice president of clinical trial management solutions, BioPharm Systems

Adrian Hampshire, managing director, EMEA, BioPharm Systems

Paul Dobrowolskyj, senior consultant, Oracle Health Sciences

What: Webinar: "Business and Operational Risks in Clinical and Safety: Applying Appropriate Technology and Approaches to Mitigate Risk"

All business processes are subject to some level of risk. Key to the long term viability of any company is the critical need to identify the risks, quantify them, minimize them, and have a clear plan for dealing with any residual risks.

Organizations try to mitigate risks by implementing systems that support the company's business processes. Commercial software systems that are available from vendors such as Oracle include many capabilities which, if implemented properly, greatly reduce the risks in the business process.

The implementation of complex systems is, in itself, a risky process. Organizations like BioPharm Systems have been able to use their wide range of experience to develop pre-configured and pre-validated solutions that help reduce the risks during the implementation of a clinical trial management system (CTMS) and a safety system.

This one and a half-hour webinar will provide an overview of business risks related to clinical and safety systems and will illustrate how the risks inherent in implementing complex CTMS and safety systems can be significantly reduced.

When: Thursday, November 17, 2011 @:

7:00 a.m. US Pacific time
8:00 a.m. US Mountain time
9:00 a.m. US Central time
10:00 a.m. US Eastern time
15:00 UK time
16:00 Central European time

Webinar Information: To register for this complimentary webinar, go to: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/bf2hph6dutcu

OVERVIEW
The 90-minute webinar will comprise expert insights and coaching, as well as case studies and Q&A. Following the webinar, registered attendees will have access to a recording of the webinar and a PDF file of the presentation material.

AGENDA
* Introduction, Objectives, Biographies
* Why DfE? Strategic importance to designers, competitive products, risk reduction, and profitability
* New regulations and standards brewing: Similarities, differences, trajectories
* DfE Checklist: How to train designers and how to measure environmental and financial benefits
* Supply-chain DfE: Preparing for the coming wave of DfE requirements, and what you can do to get your company ready
* Q&A with electronics companies strategically committed to DfE

PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS
Electronics designers (electrical, electronic, mechanical), Supply-chain managers, Product managers, R&D, operations and marketing executives, academia.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Pamela J. Gordon, president of Technology Forecasters Inc. (TFI) brings data and insights from running DfE Workshops over the past 6 years, training more than 1,000 designers, supply-chain and product managers, and executives. She is an executive consultant for High-ROI Environmental Roadmaps and author of the 2001 book, Lean and Green: Profit for Your Workplace and the Environment. Pamela Gordon, pgordon@techforecasters.com, 1-510-601-9107

Michael Kirschner, President of Design Chain Associates, LLC (DCA) actively influences DfE standards like EPEAT and regulations like California's Safer Alternatives Regulation that drive the industry. Mike has in-the-trenches experience preparing designers for the coming wave of DfE requirements, and what they can do to get ready. Mike Kirschner, mike@designchainassociates.com, 1-415-904-8330

Take a look into the great advantages that the State of Sonora offers for investment, from its excellent location to the industries already located and growing in the region, including medical, metal-mechanic, electronic, automotive and aerospace, among others.

20% of America goes to school every day. Too many of these students and teachers attend schools in buildings that are inefficient and miss important opportunities to reduce operational costs, foster learning and protect student health.

In this webinar, Rachel Gutter, Senior Manager of the Education Sector for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will make the case for building LEED certified schools and share her personal experiences with schools that have chosen to go green. Using real examples, Rachel will discuss the impact green schools can have on student health, test scores, teacher retention, school operational costs and the environment.

Listeners will learn about the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system for schools. LEED is USGBC’s voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable building.

Also joining us will be **case study** who will walk us through his/her organization’s (Higher Educational Institution) experience in taking steps towards green buildings –from planning to implementation stages.

Key Take-Away Points:

* What does it mean to be a green school?
* Long-term benefits and ROI for schools committed to green buildings
* General understanding of the LEED green building rating system and how it relates to schools
* Resources available to help in all stages of green building efforts

Topics of Discussion:

* Case for going green
* What does it mean to be green? Appropriate definitions
* Long-term Benefits
* ROI Benefits
* Few Models (case studies, state level, district level)
* What's Going on in the Green School system?
* buildgreenschools.org program
* Why educational sector's initiatives matter
* LEED Ratings and certifications
* USGBC Professional accredations
* Implementation Process
* Costs put into perspective
* What is the USGBC, function, goals, acheivements
* What resources are available (gov't assistance/funding/tax cuts)

High-tech companies come to Wales to be close to the UK’s economic heart, at the gates of Europe. They stay because of the Welsh commitment to innovation and excellence, Wales’s plentiful access to skills and the groundbreaking research being done at its Universities together, of course, with the friendly and open UK business environment. Learn why the likes of Avaya, EDS (HP), Mitel, IBM, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, GE, Sony and many more chose Wales as a place to do business and serve their clients.

The Government of Wales, UK has made knowledge capital a key driver in its plan to grow Wales’s economy and has put in place an unmatched array of support services for businesses. This webinar will link you to North American businesses in Wales, so you’ll hear their story of success and also help you understand the excellent range of government and University support available to grow your business. Compact enough to concentrate on your needs, Wales is large with the talent, passion and creativity to sustain your growth.

As a successful Canadian company, you will eventually want to establish a sales/customer service in this important market, and possibly develop a distribution or manufacturing presence depending on your product and business strategy. Just as in Canada, your employees will be your most valuable resource. Identifying, recruiting and hiring the best talent are essential steps in launching a successful business in the U.S.

Georgia is the fourth-fastest-growing state in the U.S. with 100,000 people moving to the state each year. More than half of the state's 4.7 million strong work force are between the ages of 20-54, representing a highly-educated and skilled group. Georgia offers the # 1 ranked work force training program in the U.S. Offered free of charge as an incentive to qualified companies, Georgia Quick Start delivers individualized training in classrooms, mobile labs or directly on the plant floor.

Representing 35 public colleges and universities, the University System of Georgia is the fourth-largest university system in the country, graduating more than 44,000 students per year. Innovative programs allow Georgia companies to tap into the technical, engineering and research capabilities of these schools to identify the unique HR talent required of high tech, biotech and other leading edge companies.

In this second in a series of three webinars about establishing, developing and growing your Canadian business in the U.S., a panel of experts will provide insight into issues regarding work force, executive recruitment, personnel transfer from Canada and the search for HR talent in the U.S. in general. Participating in this webinar will be a business visa and immigration attorney and an executive placement professional.