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Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations for for for for Successful Analytical Method Transfer Successful Analytical Method Transfer Successful Analytical Method Transfer Successful Analytical Method Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Conference, September 14 & 15, Prague Conference, September 14 & 15, Prague Conference, September 14 & 15, Prague Conference, September 14 & 15, Prague Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD Roche Kulmbach GmbH Roche Kulmbach GmbH Roche Kulmbach GmbH Roche Kulmbach GmbH
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Page 1: Strategic Considerations for ffoorr for Successful … Considerations for ffoorr for Successful Analytical Method Transfer Analytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer Conference,

Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations

for for for for

Successful Analytical Method TransferSuccessful Analytical Method TransferSuccessful Analytical Method TransferSuccessful Analytical Method Transfer

Analytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and TransferAnalytical Method Development, Validation and Transfer

Conference, September 14 & 15, PragueConference, September 14 & 15, PragueConference, September 14 & 15, PragueConference, September 14 & 15, Prague

Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD Bernhard Noll, PhD

Roche Kulmbach GmbHRoche Kulmbach GmbHRoche Kulmbach GmbHRoche Kulmbach GmbH

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OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

• Definition of Method Transfer

• Method Transfer and Validation - When to Re-Validate?

• Practical Considerations for Pre & Post Analytical Method Transfer

– Planning for a Method Transfer

• Contractual communication

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• Contractual communication

• Technical communication

• Responsibilities

• Contemplating failure: Case studies

• Preparing protocols for successful method transfer

• Considerations for adopting a global company document

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What is method transfer?What is method transfer?What is method transfer?What is method transfer?

Method transfer is the process of transferring a validated analytical method from a sending

laboratory to a receiving laboratory, after demonstrating experimentally that it also masters

the method.

From: Rozet et al., JChrB, 877 (2009) 2214-2223 (Review)

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• Protocol driven study with pre-determined acceptance criteria

• Demonstration of a laboratory‘s proficiency in running a particular method

• Verification of a method‘s suitability for it‘s intended use

From: Saffell-Clemmer & Nail, BioPharma Solutions, Webinar presentation 2007

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What is method transfer?What is method transfer?What is method transfer?What is method transfer?

• Method transfers are closely related to validation

• More challenging because multiple laboratories and companies are involved

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– Different approaches to Validation and Transfer

– Different expectations of what is an acceptable Validation

– Different instruments and facilities

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Has emphasis on Method Transfer increased?Has emphasis on Method Transfer increased?Has emphasis on Method Transfer increased?Has emphasis on Method Transfer increased?

• Increase in outsourcing and subcontracting (contract manufacturing, use of CROs)in the

pharmaceutical industry

• Increase in importance of biologic / biopharmaceutical products

• Biologic / biopharmaceutical products require:

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• Biologic / biopharmaceutical products require:

– More complex methods

– Multiple orthogonal methods

– Appropriate procedures to control development

• Expected to be in accordance with:

– Good business practice

– Regulatory guidance

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Regulatory GuidanceRegulatory GuidanceRegulatory GuidanceRegulatory Guidance

• No Detailed Official Guidance Exists for Method Transfer. Instead No Detailed Official Guidance Exists for Method Transfer. Instead No Detailed Official Guidance Exists for Method Transfer. Instead No Detailed Official Guidance Exists for Method Transfer. Instead

Rely on ICH and FDA Guidance on Method ValidationRely on ICH and FDA Guidance on Method ValidationRely on ICH and FDA Guidance on Method ValidationRely on ICH and FDA Guidance on Method Validation

– 21 CFR Part 211.194

– US FDA. Guidance for Industry, ICH Q2(R1)

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– US FDA. Guidance for Industry, ICH Q2(R1)

– US FDA. Guidance for Industry: Bioanalytical Method Validation, 2001

– US FDA. Guidance for Industry: Analytical procedures and Method Validation

– EMA. Concept paper/ reccommendations on need for a (CHMP) guidline on

the validation of bioanalytical methods. 2009

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Types of Method TransferTypes of Method TransferTypes of Method TransferTypes of Method Transfer

• Comparative testingComparative testingComparative testingComparative testing

– Involves two or more laboratories

– Preapproved protocol

– Predetermined acceptance criteria

• Covalidation between two laboratoriesCovalidation between two laboratoriesCovalidation between two laboratoriesCovalidation between two laboratories

– Receiving laboratory is involved in Validation (e.g: interlaboratory qualification)

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– Receiving laboratory is involved in Validation (e.g: interlaboratory qualification)

– Validation report as proof of transfer

• Method validation/reMethod validation/reMethod validation/reMethod validation/re----validationvalidationvalidationvalidation

– Receiving laboratory repeats some or all validation experiments

• Transfer waiferTransfer waiferTransfer waiferTransfer waifer

– No comparative data required

• Receiving laboratory is using same or similar method

• Or Method is common and well established (pH, Density)

– Formal documentation justifying the waiving of experimental evidence is required

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ReReReRe----validate or not?validate or not?validate or not?validate or not?

• whenever a method is changed, and the new parameter lies outside the operating range

– Column Temp 41°C , Operation Range 30-40°C

• if the scope of the method has been changed or extended

A ReA ReA ReA Re----Validation is Necessary,Validation is Necessary,Validation is Necessary,Validation is Necessary,

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• if the scope of the method has been changed or extended

– Change of sample matrix / operating conditions

• if instruments with new characteristics are used, not covered by the initial validation

– New HPLC pump delay of 0.5 mL vs. a validated delay of 5 mL

• if system suitability tests, or results of sample analysis, lie outside preset acceptance criteria and

where the source of the error cannot be traced

From: Validation of Analytical Methods and Procedures, Author: Dr. Ludwig Huber

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Practical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for Pre----Method TransferMethod TransferMethod TransferMethod Transfer

• An open and responsive communication between sending and

receiving site is essential for any method transfer

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Practical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for Pre----Method TransferMethod TransferMethod TransferMethod Transfer

• Single contact person for all methods into receiving company/site

• Single contact person for all methods from sending company/site

• Scientific teams to communicate early and frequently

Communication / Responsibilities:Communication / Responsibilities:Communication / Responsibilities:Communication / Responsibilities:

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• Scientific teams to communicate early and frequently

– Thorough evaluation of the method at the sending site prior to drafting the transfer protocol

– Determine early, if any clarification to the method procedure is needed

• Evalute site specific issues

– Instrumentation

– Reagents

– Data collection systems

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Practical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for Pre----Method TransferMethod TransferMethod TransferMethod Transfer

• Method Transfer involves multiple pathways of communication Method Transfer involves multiple pathways of communication Method Transfer involves multiple pathways of communication Method Transfer involves multiple pathways of communication

Client Site A Client Site A Client Site A Client Site A Client Site B Client Site B Client Site B Client Site B

Analytical methods

Reference materials

Impurity markers (API)

API Manufacture

Synthesis Development

Analytical Development

API GLP Release

DP GLP Release

API/DP Stability

Client

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CMO A (API) CMO A (API) CMO A (API) CMO A (API)

Study sitesStudy sitesStudy sitesStudy sites

Active Substance (API)

Reference materials

API Manufacture

API Release

API Stability

DP Manufacture

DP Release

DP Stability

CMO B (DP) CMO B (DP) CMO B (DP) CMO B (DP)

Finished Product Vials (DP)In vivo studies

CMO

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Practical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for Pre----Method TransferMethod TransferMethod TransferMethod Transfer

• PrePrePrePre----approved Transfer Protocol:approved Transfer Protocol:approved Transfer Protocol:approved Transfer Protocol:

– Describes the General Transfer Process

– Clearly Defines Responsibilities (at sending and receiving site)

– Provides Specific Acceptance Criteria

– Lists Methods

InformationInformationInformationInformation to Provide from the SendingSendingSendingSending Laboratory:

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– Lists Methods

– Provides Categorization of Method

• API, Raw material, In-process, stability or final product

• ID, Potency, purity/related substances or residue analysis

– Describes Materials and Samples

• Light-sensitive, adheres to plastics

– Provides Batch/Lot Numbers

– Includes Certificates of Analysis

– Describes Instrumentation and Parameters

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Practical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for PrePractical Considerations for Pre----Method TransferMethod TransferMethod TransferMethod Transfer

MaterialsMaterialsMaterialsMaterials to Provide from the SendingSendingSendingSending Laboratory:

• Method

– System Suitability Parameters

– Rationale for Chosen Parameters

– Step-by-Step Directions

– Tips and Tricks

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– Tips and Tricks

– Safety Considerations

• Validation Report

• Reference Standards

• Samples for Evaluation

• Difficult to Purchase Supplies

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Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure:

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Contemplating Failure : Contemplating Failure : Contemplating Failure : Contemplating Failure :

Case study: UVCase study: UVCase study: UVCase study: UV----SpectroscopySpectroscopySpectroscopySpectroscopy

Annealing

MeltingA

C

A

C

G

U

C

A

G

U

U

G

+

A

C

A

C

G

U

C

A

G

U

U

G

• RNA-Duplex is stabilized by buffer salts. • Duplex has lower absorbance than monomers. • Sample measurements using water vs. dilutionusing buffered saline.

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Single Strands(low salt & low conc.)

Duplex(high salt & high conc.)

ExtinctionExtinctionExtinctionExtinction

CoefficientCoefficientCoefficientCoefficient

determined in

Water (CRO)

ExtinctionExtinctionExtinctionExtinction

CoefficientCoefficientCoefficientCoefficient

determined in

Water (Client)

ExtinctionExtinctionExtinctionExtinction

CoefficientCoefficientCoefficientCoefficient

determined in 1 x

PBS (Client)

siRNA-Luc 389,000 365,000 294,900

132 % 124 % 100 %

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Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure:

Case study: IonCase study: IonCase study: IonCase study: Ion----Pair ReversedPair ReversedPair ReversedPair Reversed----Phase ChromatographyPhase ChromatographyPhase ChromatographyPhase Chromatography

RNA-Duplex is stabilized by buffer salts.

Sample dilution using water vs. dilution using saline caused dissociation of the Duplex.

siRNA-LucsiRNA-LucRNA-Duplex

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Effect of sample preparation on non-denaturing IP-RP.

Sample in saline (trace 1) and sample in water (trace 2).

GS-LucPS-Luc

siRNA-Luc

1

2

GS-LucPS-Luc

siRNA-Luc

1

2

Monomer AMonomer B

RNA-Duplex

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Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure:

Case study: Size exclusion chromatographyCase study: Size exclusion chromatographyCase study: Size exclusion chromatographyCase study: Size exclusion chromatography

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Flow: 300 µL/min

Flow: 200 µL/min

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6

5

6

Flow: 300 µL/min

Flow: 200 µL/min

Due to column pressure limits of the instrument at the receiving laboratory,

HPLC flow rate was decreased, but chromatography time was held constant

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1

2

3

4

Flow: 750 µL/min

Flow: 600 µL/min

Flow: 500 µL/min

Flow: 400 µL/min

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

Flow: 750 µL/min

Flow: 600 µL/min

Flow: 500 µL/min

Flow: 400 µL/min

Effect of different flow rates on SEC separation.

Trace 1: Flow = 750 µL/min; Trace 2: Flow = 600 µL/min; Trace 3: Flow = 500 µL/min;

Trace 4: Flow = 400 µL/min; Trace 5: Flow = 300 µL/min; Trace 6: Flow = 200 µL/min.

Run Time

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Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure: Contemplating Failure:

Seemingly Irrelevant Differences Can Cause Method Transfer Failure:Seemingly Irrelevant Differences Can Cause Method Transfer Failure:Seemingly Irrelevant Differences Can Cause Method Transfer Failure:Seemingly Irrelevant Differences Can Cause Method Transfer Failure:

• HPLC Systems

• Method of Sampling (e.g. Needle Rinse)

• RT vs Ambient

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• RT vs Ambient

• Method of Pipetting

• Automatic Liquid Handling Systems

• Reagents

• Storage of Reagents

• Plate-Washers

• …

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Contemplating Failure: Practical ConsiderationsContemplating Failure: Practical ConsiderationsContemplating Failure: Practical ConsiderationsContemplating Failure: Practical Considerations

J.J. Kirschbaum, “Interlaboratory Transfer of HPLC Methods: Problems

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• Documentation of results

– Report that summarizes all experiments and results

– Address situations where acceptance criteria were not met

• Prepare „Memorandum Document“, incl. Background/Results/Conclusion/Recommendations

– Follow policy to handle failure, describe effect on transfer

– Investigation into failed results should be performed and documented

J.J. Kirschbaum, “Interlaboratory Transfer of HPLC Methods: Problemsand Solutions,” J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 7 (7), 813–833 (1989).

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Considerations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company document

• Common Documents and Procedures Facilitate Method TransferCommon Documents and Procedures Facilitate Method TransferCommon Documents and Procedures Facilitate Method TransferCommon Documents and Procedures Facilitate Method Transfer

– Method Transfer ProtocolMethod Transfer ProtocolMethod Transfer ProtocolMethod Transfer Protocol

• Describes Work and Procedures to be followed

• Gives details about product and methods

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• Gives details about product and methods

• Prepared Pre-Transfer

– Method Transfer ReportMethod Transfer ReportMethod Transfer ReportMethod Transfer Report

• Summarizes Results and Deviations

• Prepared after performing experiments

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Considerations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company document

• Title / Header

• Summary (Description of experimental work, purpose and evaluated parameters)

• Description of method (Equipment, Parameters)

Method Transfer Protocol (Example Structure)Method Transfer Protocol (Example Structure)Method Transfer Protocol (Example Structure)Method Transfer Protocol (Example Structure):

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• Evaluation of Specificity (Incl.: Acceptance Criteria)

• Evaluation of Linearity (Incl.: Acceptance Criteria)

• Evaluation of Limit of Quantification (LOQ) (Incl.: Acceptance Criteria)

• Evaluation of Precision (Intermediate Precision) (Incl.: Acceptance Criteria)

• Signatures

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Considerations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company documentConsiderations for a global company document

• Title / Header

• Objective (Stating purpose and evaluated parameters)

• Description of Method (Equipment, Parameters)

• Results for Speciticity

Method Transfer Report (Example Structure)Method Transfer Report (Example Structure)Method Transfer Report (Example Structure)Method Transfer Report (Example Structure):

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• Results for Speciticity

• Results Linearity Determination

• Results …

• Deviations and Exeptions

• Conclusions

• Appendix: Formulas and Calculations

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Steps Towards Successful Method TransferSteps Towards Successful Method TransferSteps Towards Successful Method TransferSteps Towards Successful Method Transfer

• Discussion Initiated

• Method and Validation Reviewed

• Laboratory Evaluated

• Transfer Protocol Written

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• Transfer Protocol Written

• Transfer Protocol Approved

• Experimental Data Generated

• Transfer Report Written

• Transfer Report Approved

• Transfer Complete

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SummarySummarySummarySummary

• Open and Responsive Communication

• Responsibilities Agreed On and Assigned

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• Pre-Determined Expectations

• Clearly Documented and Communicated Technical Details

• Pre-Transfer Evaluation by Experienced Technical Staff at Receiving Site

• Technical Contact Availible at Sending Site (for troubleshooting)


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