International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

ISPE’s Core Purpose

Developing innovative professionals to achieve technical and operational excellence in the Pharmaceutical

Industry.

ISPE’s Core Values

Professional Excellence based on scientific andtechnical merit

Practical Solutions achieved through open interaction among all facets of Industry, Government, and Academia

A comfortable, caring, inclusive environment for individuals from diverse constituencies around the world

Intellectual honesty and objective judgments based on integrity, trust, respect, and commitment

Continuous improvement through sharing of best practices

ISPE’s Audacious Goal

The Society will lead the integration of

Industry Professionals, Academia, and

Regulatory Agencies worldwide

to achieve real innovation in pharmaceutical product delivery.

ISPE Facts

Founded in 1980

Conceived, created, and guided by volunteers

Not-for-profit

Over 21,000 members in 80 countries

Members in local Affiliates and Chapters

Approximately 36 Student Chapters and 11 under formation

ISPE Membership Profile

Engineers

Architects

Pharmacists

Microbiologists

Chemists

Scientists

Technical Professionals

Facility Design/Construction

Process Development

Production

Manufacturing

Regulatory/Validation

QA/QC

Management

Computer and Process Control

Purchasing

Training

ManufacturersSuppliers/ConsultantsStudentsFacultyGovernment

Organizations ISPE Members Work In...

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Bulk/Intermediate

Medical Device/ Diagnostics

Generics

Contract Services

Animal Health

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Nutraceuticals

Suppliers of API/Bulk

Blood Products

Clinical Operations Outsourcing

Architect/ Engineering

Consulting

Suppliers

Government Agencies

Hospitals

Universities

ISPE Affiliates Worldwide

Asia/Pacific AffiliatesAustralasia:• Brisbane Chapter• Melbourne Chapter• Sydney Chapter• New Zealand Chapter

IndiaJapanSingaporeThailandChina (under development)

European Affiliates

Belgium

Czech Republic/Slovakia

France

Germany/Switzerland

Ireland

Italy

The Netherlands

Nordic

Poland

United Kingdom:

• Central Region

• Northwest Region

• Northeast Region

• Southeast Region

North American AffiliatesCanada Affiliate• Central Canada Chapter

• New England Chapter• New Jersey Chapter• Pacific Northwest Chapter• Puerto Rico Chapter• Rocky Mountain Chapter• San Diego Chapter• San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter

• South Central Chapter

South American AffiliateBrazil

United States Affiliate● Boston Area Chapter● Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter● Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter● Delaware Valley Chapter● Great Lakes Chapter● Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter

● Midwest Chapter

ISPE Membership Growth

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* As of March 2004

ISPE Student Chapters by Local Chapter

Boston Area Chapter

Northeastern University

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

University of Massachusetts - Lowell (under formation)

Tufts University (under formation)

Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter

Campbell University

Clemson University

Duke University

James Madison University

NC A & T State University

NC State University

University of NC- Chapel Hill

Meredith College (under formation)

Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter

Howard University (under formation)

Central Canada Chapter

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

Ryerson Polytechnic University

University of Toronto

Delaware Valley Chapter

Drexel University

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Villanova University

Widener University

Lehigh University (under formation)

Lincoln University (under formation)

Temple University (under formation)

Great Lakes Chapter

Michigan State University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

University of Akron

University of Michigan

Greater Los Angeles Chapter

California State University - Fullerton

University of Southern California

Midwest Chapter

Saint Louis College of Pharmacy

University of Missouri - Kansas City

New Jersey Chapter

New Jersey Institute of Technology(first established Student Chapter)

Rutgers University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Puerto Rico Chapter

University of Puerto Rico - Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (under formation)

New England Chapter

New Hampshire Community Technical College

University of Connecticut

University of Rhode Island (under formation)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (under formation)

San Francisco/Bay Area

Stanford University

University of California - Berkeley

University of California - Davis

Pipe Trade Training Center (under formation)

San Diego Chapter

University of California - San Diego

Universities with Ongoing ISPE Programs

Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter

California State University – Fullerton

San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter

Stanford University

University of California – Berkeley

Student Initiatives Around the World

Italy Affiliate� Developing master course on pharmaceutical engineering to

train newcomers in the pharmaceutical industry by means of an internship in a sponsor firm.

� Endeavor funded by EU and involves the Italy Affiliate and Milan Polytechnic and Assolombarda.

Ireland Affiliate� Tallaght Institute of Technology Student Chapter� Establishing relationships with Chemical Engineering

Department, University College Dublin

UK Affiliate� University of Leeds/Bradford Student Chapter (under

formation) consists of student members from: University of Leeds and University of Bradford

Nordic Affiliate� Starting a Student Chapter at Malardalen University in

Sweden.

Singapore Affiliate� Singapore Student Chapter consists of student members from:

Nanyang Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, NgeeAnn Polytechnic, and Singapore Polytechnic

Benefits for Student MembersAccess to educational programs, industry professionals, facility tours, and networking opportunities at national, local Chapter, and Student Chapter meetings

Subscription to members-only Pharmaceutical Engineering Journal and ISPEAK newsletter

Career Opportunities: on-line and on-site at the Career Fair or Career Center

Local and International Student Poster Competition

Web site featuring:

On-line Career Center to post resumes, view jobs (co-op, internship, and permanent jobs)

Discussion Forum and Bulletin Boards

Technical articles

Student Web site, Campus Connection, links to companies with internship, co-op, and entry level jobs, and much more

Discounted membership and educational program access:

Local Chapter events are generally free of charge or have a nominal fee

International events are at drastically reduced program fees (on a space available basis)

Job interviewing workshops and resume critiques

Award and grant opportunities

Collaboration opportunities between academia and industry

Access to the practical, hands-on application of your area of study/disciplineLeadership and teamwork skills development

Publication opportunities

Peer group interaction and networkingAnd much, much more . . .

Student Development Committee

ISPE REACHES OUTProvides guidance to Affiliates and Chapters in development of Student Chapters

Provides oversight and develops policies for ISPE student programs

Coordinates Student activities at Annual Meeting and the Student Leadership Forum

Produces Student Chapter Handbook

Develops promotional materials to target Student members

Promotes a diverse Student membership

Upcoming ISPE International Events

ISPE Annual Meeting, 6-10 November 2005, Scottsdale, AZ USAStudent Activities include: Annual International Student Poster Competition, Career Fair, Student Workshop-Industry Leader Panel

All ISPE Student members may attend the events on a space available basis for a nominal fee.

Visit ISPE’s Web site at www.ispe.org for a complete listing of events worldwide.

ISPE Student Leadership Forum at the Washington Conference, 6 June 2005, Arlington, VA USAStudent Activities include: Industry Speakers, Career Fair, Career Roundtable Discussions, Student Success Stories, Networking Reception

Student Snapshots