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Connecting People, Science and Regulation® is PDA's global goal. By bringing together industry, regulatory, and academic professionals from around the world to share science, technology, regulations, and new ideas, PDA contributes to the advancement of the ever-important bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing field.

We invite you to become a PDA member today and join the ranks of industry professionals already enjoying access to critical technical information, top-notch opportunities to network with thought leaders and regulatory authorities alike, and the chance to shape the future of the industry by giving back. Become part of our extensive corps of volunteers and play a pivotal role in creating the industry events and technical resources of tomorrow.

 
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Member Types and Pricing

PDA welcomes members at all stages in their careers, from students just learning the industry, to seasoned professionals with years of experience behind them. To accommodate all who work in the industry, we offer several member types. Choose the one that fits your role within the industry or stage in your career:

  • Standard Membership

    Standard Members are any individuals working in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related consulting, services, and supplier companies.

    US$279 per year

    Purchase two or more years of membership at once to receive a multi-year discount.

  • Health Authority Membership

    Health Authority Members are employed full-time by a regulatory authority or body. This category of membership excludes government contractors and manufacturers wholly or partly owned by governments.  This membership is offered to all qualifying individuals at no cost. If you have an obligation that precludes you from accepting free membership, a paid option is available to you. Renew annually to maintain access to benefits.

    US$0 per year or US$12 per year
  • Early Career Professional Membership

    Early Career Professional Members are new to the bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing area, with fewer than five years of professional experience in industry, or within five years post-graduation from an accredited college or university. Applicants will be asked to provide one of the following to demonstrate eligibility: a current CV, resume, or social media account showing career history, a letter from your corporate HR Department, a copy of your graduation transcript, or a declaration letter from a University Bursar's or Registrar's Office.

    US$100 per year
  • Student Membership

    Student Members are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. This member type is not available to individuals also currently employed in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry. Please provide proof of full-time enrollment. Student members are not eligible to download new technical reports for free but can access them on demand electronically through the TR Portal.

    US$30 per year
  • Academic Membership

    Academic Members are full-time faculty members at an accredited college or university. This member type is not available to individuals also currently employed in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry. Please provide proof of full-time employment. Academic members are not eligible to download new technical reports for free but can access them on demand electronically through the TR Portal.

    US$100 per year
  • Emerging Economy Membership

    Emerging Economy Members reside in a country that is not recognized by the World Bank as a High-Income Economy. Refer to the list of qualifying countries to see if you are eligible for this membership type: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519#Low_income. Emerging Economy members are not eligible to download new technical reports for free but can access them on demand electronically through the TR Portal.

    US$100 per year
  • Retired Membership

    Retired Members have fully retired from any role in the industry.

    US$25 per year
 

Membership Benefits A to Z

  • Bookstore discounts

    Members save substantially on Books, Technical Reports, Standards, Points to Consider, Surveys and more!

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  • Career Center

    PDA is dedicated to helping you make successful connections to build and enrich your career or company.

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  • Conference Registration Discounts

    PDA offers a broad range of conferences and workshops on trending topics and hands-on training courses that provide practical information and implementable solutions. Find out about all of PDA’s upcoming events in the U.S., Europe, and Asia!

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  • Consulting and Supplier Directory

    Visit the PDA Consulting Services and Supplier Directory if you are in need of technical or regulatory consulting services to help your company reduce costs and improve your manufacturing capabilities.

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  • Membership Directory

    See an alphabetical listing of PDA members by name, title, company affiliation, or location. This directory is only available to active members.

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  • PDA Connect

    Join the conversation in PDA's interactive online community - browse by your interests, talk to colleagues around the world, and have your questions answered by subject-matter experts!

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  • PDA Healthcare

    PDA Members in the US now have an option to purchase quality, affordable healthcare coverage through PDAHealthcare.com. The coverage we offer is built for small businesses and offers great premiums along with non-insurance benefit options for part-time workers. Enrollment takes a matter of minutes and relieves you from hours of tedious paperwork.

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  • PDA Journal

    PDA JPST is the primary source of peer-reviewed scientific and technical papers on topics related to pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing, sterile product production, aseptic processing, pharmaceutical microbiology, quality, packaging science, and other topics relevant to PDA members. PDA JPST is an internationally recognized source that receives over a quarter of a million visitors annually. All members receive access to the current and previous volume year of JPST; one-year unlimited access subscriptions are also available for purchase on the PDA Bookstore.

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  • PDA Letter

    PDA Letter is PDA's membership magazine covering the science, technology, and regulation behind the manufacturing of sterile injectable pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. It also is the primary source of communication about PDA events, chapters, membership, training, and other important Association business.

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  • Technical Document Library

    Current members enjoy free view-only access to the current library of PDA Tehcnical Reports, Points to Consider, and Surveys. Browse and annotate your online copy and revisit any time. Downloadable PDFs can be purchased any time at the PDA Bookstore.

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  • Technical Reports Free Downloads

    PDA Technical Reports are highly valued, peer-reviewed global consensus documents written by subject-matter experts on issues relating to a wide array of challenging technical areas for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Standard PDA members and Early Career Professional members can download new Technical Reports within 30 days of publication. Keep an eye out for timely notices, or browse the bookstore now.

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  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Members drive the content of PDA, from conference planning to technical report writing and peer review there are opportunities for every interest, ability, and career level.

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