224 - ICH Q2 Explained: What Analytical Validation Really Requires

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh breaks down the ICH Q2 guideline with a practical focus on analytical procedure validation. The discussion covers key definitions, core validation characteristics, and how ICH Q2 applies to drug delivery systems and drug-device combination products.

Subhi explains how the revised ICH Q2 guideline aligns with ICH Q14 and what that alignment means for harmonizing analytical validation expectations across regions and regulatory authorities. The episode walks through key validation characteristics including accuracy, precision, specificity, linearity, and range, and clarifies the relationship between ICH Q2 and ICH Q14. Practical guidance is also provided on how to read and apply ICH Q2 efficiently, particularly for teams working with combination products.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Let’s ComBinate

00:42 Purpose and importance of ICH Q2

03:11 Scope and product coverage

06:10 Key validation characteristics

08:15 Practical application and reading ICH Q2

10:23 Conclusion and next steps

Subhi Saadeh is the Founder and Principal at Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.

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