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Rethinking Container Closure Integrity & Sealing Validation in Pharma Packaging

Discover How Pharma Leaders are Reinventing Seal Assurance for Compliance and Quality.

Originally recorded on November 20, 2025

Real-world perspectives on how to improve container closure integrity.

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Why Container Closure Integrity Matters

The demands on pharmaceutical packaging continue to grow with increasing regulatory scrutiny, more complex container systems, and higher expectations for data-driven process validation.

In this webinar, leading voices from across the pharma packaging value chain will share real-world perspectives on how to improve container closure integrity (CCI), optimize residual seal force (RSF), and validate sealing processes more effectively. Through presentations and a panel discussion, attendees will gain insight into how both manufacturers and solution providers are addressing key gaps in process monitoring, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.

This is not a product demo or sales pitch — it’s a collaborative exploration of where the industry is headed and how cross-functional teams can meet rising expectations for packaging performance and compliance.

You’ll hear directly from experts at Genesis, Lighthouse, and SmartSkin — trusted voices in pharma packaging integrity.

Real-World Approaches to Strengthen Container Closure Integrity and Compliance

This webinar brings together experts from Genesis, Lighthouse, and SmartSkin. Through presentations and a panel discussion, you’ll gain practical strategies for:

  • Improving validation and compliance processes
  • Applying inline analytics to packaging operations
  • Building cross-functional alignment across QA, packaging, and validation teams

Learn from Industry Leaders

Carolina González-Gaitán, Ph.D.

Carolina González-Gaitán, Ph.D.

Parenteral Packaging Scientist,
Genesis Packaging Technologies
Carolina González-Gaitán, is a Parenteral Packaging Scientist at Genesis Packaging Technologies, where she leads the consulting department. In this role, she helps pharmaceutical companies understand sealing process principles and residual seal force (RSF) fundamentals. She also helps them develop strategies for effective package selection. She designs and conducts package characterization studies to support data-driven decision-making. Carolina has contributed her expertise as an instructor in PDA courses on container closure integrity testing, particularly focusing on RSF. She holds a Ph.D. in materials science from the University of Alicante in Spain.
Derek Duncan, Ph.D.

Derek Duncan, Ph.D.

Director Product Lines,
LIGHTHOUSE Instruments
Dr. Duncan began his career as a Research Scientist at the Dutch Institute for Atomic & Molecular Physics in Amsterdam. He then moved into industry holding various Product & Application Development positions. Currently at LIGHTHOUSE and based in Amsterdam since 2003, Dr. Duncan is responsible for developing applications for pharmaceutical process monitoring and finished product inspection. These include using headspace analysis for container closure integrity testing, lyo chamber moisture mapping, water activity determination, and automated media fill inspection.
Ian McKelvey, Ph.D.

Ian McKelvey, Ph.D.

Sr Director of Customer Success, Pharma,
SmartSkin Technologies
Ian McKelvey currently serves as the Senior Director of Pharma Customer Success at SmartSkin. In this role, he leverages over a decade of experience to oversee and enhance the success of pharmaceutical clients, ensuring their satisfaction with Smart Skin’s technology. From his initial tenure as a scientist to his leadership positions in operations, product management, and customer success, Ian has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive results and foster strong relationships within the pharmaceutical industry.

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