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What is a Pharmaceutical Vetting Agent?
In the pharmaceutical line of business, a vetting agent is typically responsible for evaluating, verifying, and approving third parties (such as suppliers, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, or even internal staff) to ensure they meet regulatory, quality, and compliance standards.
🧪 Common Responsibilities of a Vetting Agent in Pharma
Supplier Qualification
Ensures raw material or service suppliers meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), FDA, or EMA standards.
Background Checks
Conducts due diligence on potential partners, including compliance history, certifications, audits, and financial stability.
Risk Assessment
Identifies and flags vendors or partners with potential risks, such as non-compliance or weak quality systems.
Document Review & Validation
Checks certificates of analysis (CoA), GMP certifications, SOPs, and audit reports.
Onboarding Approval
Gives final clearance or rejection of vendors or individuals before contracts or procurement begin.
Compliance with Regulatory Bodies
Ensures all partners comply with regulatory bodies like FDA, WHO, MHRA, EMA, etc.
🏭 Where They Operate
- •Procurement/Supply Chain: Vetting suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- •Quality Assurance (QA): Ensuring compliance in operations.
- •Regulatory Affairs: Confirming partners are legally and operationally compliant.
- •Human Resources (sometimes): Vetting staff or consultants in sensitive roles.
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