The Bio-Pharmaceutical Education and Training Association (BETA) is a totally non-commercial and non-profit organization run by and for CGMP Trainers in the pharmaceutical and related industries in the New England area. Our only purpose is to provide a platform for the dissemination of information of interest to other CGMP trainers and for networking among trainers in our group.

In order to accomplish this mission we hold meetings three or four times a year. Meetings are generally held at pharmaceutical companies in the area who volunteer space (and usually some food too) for the meetings. The presenters at our meetings are both trainers from the local area who share their experience and wisdom with the group, and also from national level speakers who are occasionally asked to address the group.

There are NO membership dues to be a part of BETA. The only requirements for membership are to be a CGMP trainer in the pharmaceutical or related industries, and to be willing to share your knowledge and experience with your peers. Training consultants and vendors are welcome at our meetings but are not voting members and may make presentations to the group only by invitation of the BETA Executive Committee.

In 2008, BETA joined the GMP TEA as their Boston Chapter, which provides BETA members access to expertise available from other pharmaceutical industry training professionals from around the world and expands the development opportunities available to the members of the organization.  Additionally, many of our members actively participate in other organizations related to training and the pharmaceutical industry, including the PDA , ASTD, ASQ, and ISPE.

Please take a moment to look at our By-Laws by clicking the link above. Feel free to contact any of our officers. For information concerning membership, and an application, contact the Membership Coordinator, Joanna Gallant. If you would be interested in hosting a meeting, or perhaps presenting at a meeting, please contact our current President, Deborah Grant.