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SEC5420 Mastering SOC 2 for Cell and Gene Therapy Operations Leaders

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering SOC 2 for Cell and Gene Therapy Operations Leaders

Build trusted compliance artefacts that accelerate audit readiness and cross-functional alignment

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Senior operations leaders in regulated life sciences environments who own compliance artefact creation and cross-functional alignment ahead of audits and regulatory reviews

Who this is not for

Entry-level compliance staff, external auditors, or consultants without operations experience in life sciences

What you walk away with

  • Produce regulator-facing compliance reviews that require no rework
  • Own the full SOC 2 control mapping process from design to handoff
  • Deliver clean SoA drafts that pass senior review on first submission
  • Lead evidence collection with predefined templates tied to NIST CSF domains
  • Build repeatable artefacts used across internal teams and vendor reviews

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of SOC 2 in Regulated Environments
Understand how SOC 2 integrates with GxP and data integrity requirements in cell and gene therapy settings. Learn to distinguish between Type I and Type II scope decisions based on operational maturity.
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Module 2. Control Mapping for Operations Teams
Translate trust principles into operational controls with direct lineage to lab workflows, change management, and access governance. Use pre-built mappings aligned to NIST CSF.
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Module 3. Designing Evidence Packages
Build evidence packages that satisfy both internal reviewers and external auditors. Include screenshots, policy excerpts, and role-based access logs from systems like SAP and ServiceNow.
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Module 4. Writing the System Description
Draft a clear, defensible system description aligned with SOC 2 scope. Focus on data flow, boundary definition, and exception handling in automated manufacturing environments.
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Module 5. SoA Development and Review
Develop a Statement of Applicability that survives leadership scrutiny. Learn to justify inclusions and exclusions using risk tiering and process criticality.
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Module 6. Vendor Review Integration
Incorporate third-party vendor assessments into your SOC 2 narrative. Use standardized questionnaires and follow-up protocols for CMOs and IT providers.
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Module 7. Automation in Evidence Collection
Leverage tools like ServiceNow and Jira to auto-populate evidence fields. Reduce manual lift by 60% using status-triggered workflows.
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Module 8. Internal Audit Coordination
Align with internal audit teams early. Share templates, timelines, and responsibility matrices to avoid last-minute escalations.
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Module 9. Change Management in SOC 2 Context
Manage change control events without breaking compliance continuity. Document deviations and approvals in line with audit expectations.
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Module 10. Cross-Functional Alignment
Secure sign-off from IT, Quality, and Operations using shared definitions and joint review sessions. Avoid siloed interpretations of control effectiveness.
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Module 11. Final Readiness Assessment
Run a pre-audit readiness check using a scored rubric. Identify gaps in documentation, staffing, or tooling before external reviewers arrive.
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Module 12. Post-Audit Sustainability
Turn audit outcomes into sustainable improvements. Update playbooks, retrain teams, and lock in gains for the next review cycle.
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How this maps to your situation

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Before vs. after

Before
Compliance artefacts require multiple rounds of review, stakeholder alignment is inconsistent, and vendor inputs often delay timelines.
After
First-draft artefacts pass senior scrutiny, vendor inputs are standardized, and regulator-facing reviews land on your desk first.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 6 weeks with flexible pacing.

If nothing changes
Without sharpened artefact creation skills, even strong operational teams face recurring rework, delayed audits, and missed opportunities to lead beyond their function.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance trainings, this course is tailored to cell and gene therapy operations, with templates rooted in real-life scenarios and SOC 2 requirements , not theory.

Frequently asked

Who is this course for?
Senior operations practitioners in regulated life sciences who lead or contribute to SOC 2 compliance artefacts and audit readiness.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this applicable to ISO 27001 or other frameworks?
Core methods apply, but content is optimized for SOC 2 and NIST CSF alignment in life sciences environments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 6 weeks with flexible pacing..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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