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Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Feb 02, 2026 10:00 AM - Feb 04, 2026 12:45 PM

5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Regulatory Submissions, Information, and Document Management Forum

Don't miss the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in regulatory submissions, information, and document management (RSIDM)!

Session 8, Track 1: Preparing for and Implementing eCTD 4.0 Implementation: Strategies, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Session Chair(s)

Shenqi (Handsome)  Ji

Shenqi (Handsome) Ji

Publishing Regional Director, Asia, Global Regulatory & International Operations, Pfizer, China

This session provides a comprehensive exploration of the global implementation landscape and practical strategies for eCTD 4.0. We will begin by delving into the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) eCTD v4.0 journey, sharing valuable insights from its pilot program and exploring its connections to future global standards. Next, based on the first-hand experiences from technical pilots with the US FDA and Japan's PMDA, we will analyze key implementation challenges from an industry perspective, such as metadata harmonization, managing multiple versions, and tool interoperability. Finally, the session will leverage lessons learned from the transition to eCTD 3.3 to offer specific preparation strategies and best practices for submitters, including those in advertising and promotion. By integrating perspectives from Europe, North America, and Asia, this session aims to provide a holistic roadmap and practical guide for a successful transition to eCTD 4.0.

The EMA eCTD v4 Journey and the Impact on the Life Sciences Landscape
Anjana Pindoria, EXTEDO GmbH

eCTD 4.0: How to Prepare and Lessons Learned from eCTD 3.3 Transition
Calyn Stanfill, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

eCTD 4.0: How to Prepare and Lessons Learned from eCTD 3.2.2 Transition
Jason Cober, ProPharma Group

Learning Objective :

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the EMA's eCTD v4.0 implementation path and its impact on the life sciences landscape
  • Analyze key challenges and practical experiences from the FDA and PMDA technical pilots
  • Learn preparation strategies and best practices derived from previous eCTD v4.0 transitions

Speaker(s)

Anjana  Pindoria

The EMA eCTD v4 Journey and the Impact on the Life Sciences Landscape

Anjana Pindoria

Director Product Strategy, EXTEDO GmbH, Germany

Calyn  Stanfill

eCTD 4.0 Analysis Based on First Experience with US FDA and JAPAN; Based on RAPS Publication

Calyn Stanfill

Associate Director, Regulatory Publishing, Gilead Sciences, Inc., United States

Jason  Cober, MPA

eCTD 4.0: How to Prepare and Lessons Learned from eCTD 3.2.2 Transition

Jason Cober, MPA

Senior Consultant, Regulatory Affairs, Ad Promo & Digital, Compliance Forward, United States

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