Intelligent Glossary

Reference for pharmaceutical validation terminology.

Regulatory
V-Model

A standard software development and system engineering model that visually maps each step of the development lifecycle to its corresponding testing phase (PQ, OQ, IQ).

Regulatory
Validation Master Plan (VMP)

A high-level document that establishes the strategy, scope, responsibilities, and timeline for all validation activities within a project or facility.

Risk
Quality Risk Management (QRM)

A systematic process for the assessment, control, communication, and review of risks to the quality of the drug product across the product lifecycle.

Regulatory
User Requirement Specification (URS)

The document conveying the needs of the user to the system supplier/developer. It defines clearly and precisely what the user wants the system to do.

Equipment
Installation Qualification (IQ)

Documented verification that the equipment or systems, as installed or modified, comply with the approved design and manufacturer's recommendations.

Equipment
Operational Qualification (OQ)

Documented verification that the equipment or systems, as installed or modified, perform as intended throughout the anticipated operating ranges.

Process
Performance Qualification (PQ)

Documented verification that the equipment and ancillary systems, as connected together, can perform effectively and reproducibly based on the approved process method.