What Pharmaceutical Sciences Group does

Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG), legally National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Inc., is a Canadian non-profit professional association founded in 1971 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The organization delivers continuing education, training, and networking services to pharmaceutical professionals across Canada, offering a portfolio that spans instructor-led workshops and webinars (in-person at its Markham facility and off-site venues such as Montreal, plus virtual instructor-led sessions), an annual two-day conference that draws hundreds of attendees from across North America, and an annual gala and awards ceremony. PSG also operates a Computer Based Training (CBT) program delivered through an Absorb LMS platform developed with BioAcuity Consulting Inc., covering GMP (aligned to Health Canada GUI-0001 and FDA Part 210 & 211) and Inspection Readiness at $245–$435 per seat or $4,200 for a 10-seat group, with electronic certificates and digital badges upon completion. Its curriculum is organized across Quality, Technical, Validation, and General GMP categories and is taught by senior industry practitioners.

PSG monetizes through a four-tier membership model — free Basic and Student tiers, Pro at $99/year, and Pro Plus at $120/year with unlimited webinar library access — supplemented by per-event training fees, annual corporate sponsorship packages, and fee-based industry directory listings. The organization operates as a neutral platform independent of any single commercial sponsor, governed by a board comprising executives from Stantec, Sanofi, Eli Lilly, Abbott, BMC, Apotex, and other pharma-adjacent firms, with Amanda Wright as Executive Director. In May 2025, PSG announced a strategic partnership with the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) to jointly deliver biomanufacturing regulatory compliance training, integrating PSG's theory modules with CASTL's NIBRT-licensed hands-on training at GMP-simulated facilities in Montreal, Charlottetown, and Vancouver, with the inaugural cohort scheduled for Fall 2025. PSG has 1–10 employees and no disclosed revenue or funding rounds.

Name

Pharmaceutical Sciences Group

Legal name

National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Inc.

Website

https://psg.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) is a Canadian non-profit founded in 1971 that delivers GMP and regulatory training, workshops, an annual conference, and membership services to pharmaceutical professionals across Canada, recently expanding into biomanufacturing training via a 2025 partnership with CASTL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Professional Development Training

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacovigilance Quality & Compliance (PV audits, QPPV support, PSMF) (HLAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

GMP Scale-Up, Tech Transfer & Process Validation (PPQ) (HLAGAHAL), Clinical Trials Authorization & Oversight (GCP) (HLAJADAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical training services
• GMP compliance training
• Regulatory affairs education
• Pharmaceutical professional development
• Life sciences training

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions with tiered pricing: Basic (free), Student (free), Pro ($99/year), and Pro Plus ($120/year with additional webinar library access). Membership provides access to events, job postings, industry resources, and networking.
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue from in-person workshops, webinars, and computer-based training programs. Pricing varies by event type and membership status, ranging from $65 for student tickets to $645 for conference tickets.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Annual corporate sponsorship packages that provide brand promotion on PSG website, social media, and event exposure, plus Pro Plus memberships for sponsor employees.
4. Directory Listing Fees: Fee-based pharmaceutical industry directory listings for companies seeking visibility among PSG members and industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) is a non-profit Canadian organization delivering professional development services to the pharmaceutical industry since 1971. Its offerings include instructor-led workshops and webinars, self-paced computer-based training on GMP and Inspection Readiness, an annual conference and gala, custom corporate training, and a tiered membership program (Basic, Student, Pro, Pro Plus). PSG also publishes an industry directory, a regulator pipeline tracking Health Canada and FDA updates, and in 2025 jointly launched the PSG-CASTL Biomanufacturing Regulatory Compliance Program with CASTL.

Product overview

PSG (Pharmaceutical Sciences Group) is a non-profit Canadian organization offering a platform of professional development services for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry since 1971. Its core offerings center on instructor-led training workshops, webinars, and an annual conference (core product), complemented by a Computer Based Training (CBT) program delivered via the Absorb LMS (separate sub-product), a Webinar Library available to Pro Plus members (add-on module), and a curated Regulator Pipeline resource (add-on module). PSG also operates membership tiers (Basic, Student, Pro, Pro Plus) and an Industry Directory. In 2025, PSG launched a PSG-CASTL Biomanufacturing Regulatory Compliance Program in partnership with the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL). The portfolio includes subject-matter training in Quality, Technical, Validation, and General GMP topics, with products ranging from free student memberships to group CBT courses priced at $4,200 for 10 users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computer Based Training (CBT) Program On-demand virtual training accessible from any location at any time through PSG's Absorb LMS. Includes GMP training ($435 individual / $4,200 for 10 users) and Inspection Readiness ($245 per person) modules with end-of-chapter quizzes and electronic certificates. Designed for pharmaceutical professionals seeking flexible, self-paced GMP and audit-readiness education.
• Instructor-Led Workshops & Webinars Live instructor-led training sessions (virtual and in-person) covering Pharmacovigilance, Good Documentation Practices, Biologics & Biosimilars, Validation, and other GMP topics. Led by industry experts and offered as open workshops or customized corporate training, with Health Canada-recognized Certificates of Completion and digital badges.
• Annual PSG Conference Annual two-day industry conference bringing together hundreds of pharmaceutical professionals from across North America. Features expert speakers, conference themes, and structured networking opportunities (e.g., Biologics & Biosimilars Conference ticket pricing $595–$645).
• Industry Gala & Awards Ceremony Annual black-tie Gala & Awards Ceremony recognizing leadership, innovation, sustainability, and student achievement in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Held at PSG's 2nd Annual Gala in February 2025; awards presented to individuals and organizations including Roche Canada, Bayer, University of Toronto Mississauga, and McMaster students.
• Custom Corporate Training Bespoke training programs developed with corporate clients to address specific workforce development needs, delivered on-site or online. Aimed at pharmaceutical and biotech companies requiring customized GMP, regulatory, or technical training for their employees.
• Webinar Library (Pro Plus Member Benefit) On-demand library of past PSG workshop and conference recordings, including Health Canada and FDA presentations. Available exclusively to Pro Plus members as part of the $120/year membership tier for a 12-month access period.
• Membership Program (Basic, Student, Pro, Pro Plus) Tiered annual membership program offering Basic (free), Student (free), Pro ($99/year), and Pro Plus ($120/year) tiers. Members receive event discounts, newsletter subscription, job board access, industry directory access, and (Pro Plus) webinar library access.
• Industry Directory Online directory of pharmaceutical companies and service providers with paid company profile listings. Enables members to locate industry partners across North America and gives listed companies visibility within PSG's membership base.
• Regulator Pipeline Curated compliance resource tracking newly updated guidance documents, bulletins, and announcements from Health Canada and the US FDA. Helps members stay current with regulatory changes and maintain GMP/regulatory compliance.
• PSG-CASTL Biomanufacturing Regulatory Compliance Program Two-day biomanufacturing training program focused on regulatory compliance, jointly delivered by PSG and CASTL. Combines PSG's theory modules with CASTL's NIBRT-licensed hands-on training at GMP-simulated facilities in Montreal (and other CASTL sites). Target audience: industry employees in entry-level to middle management with prior biomanufacturing experience.
• Pharmaceutical Training Catalogue Comprehensive listing of PSG's training offerings across Quality, Technical, General Training, and Validation categories — covering QMS, QbD, GMP Auditing, FMEA, Pharmacovigilance, Extractables & Leachables, Terminal Sterilization, Water Systems, HVAC, Microbiology, Data Integrity, Technical Writing, SOPs, Project Management, CSV, Process Validation, and Cleaning Validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eligible employers can receive up to $10,000 government support per employee for training through COJG

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Strategic partnership to jointly offer training programs for Canada's life-sciences sector. First phase co-developed a biomanufacturing training course focused on regulatory compliance, integrating PSG's theory modules with CASTL's NIBRT-licensed hands-on training at their GMP-simulated facility in Montreal. Partnership aims to upskill workforce, train new talent, and provide practical skills for Canada's biomanufacturing sector. Inaugural cohort scheduled for fall 2025.
• BioAcuity Consulting Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationDevelopment partner for PSG's computer-based training content, specifically for GMP training programs delivered through the interactive LSM platform.
• Quality & Compliance Services Inc.minorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section, indicating collaborative relationship in the pharmaceutical industry ecosystem.
• MCS AssociatesminorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• Canadian Analytical LaboratoriesminorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• AXSource Consulting Inc.minorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• StantecminorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section. Ben Lee from Stantec serves as PSG President and co-chair of Training and Finance committees.
• Innomar-Strategies (Cencora)minorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• RegxiaminorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• BioScript SolutionsminorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• Amosey Inc.minorOthersPartner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.
• University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)minorOthersAcademic partner featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section, indicating educational institution collaboration.
• Helix (Invest Kingston)minorOthersRegional partner organization featured in PSG's 'Who We Work With' section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DIA (Drug Information Association): Global life sciences membership organization delivering forums, training, and publications spanning the full pharma value chain — directly comparable member/training model to PSG, but operating globally.
• PDA (Parenteral Drug Association): Leading global provider of pharmaceutical manufacturing training, conferences and technical reports for aseptic processing and GMP professionals. Overlaps directly with PSG's core GMP, validation, and inspection readiness curriculum.
• RAPS (Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society): Global organization for regulatory affairs professionals in healthcare products offering training, certifications (RAC), and conferences that overlap with PSG's regulatory affairs curriculum and Health Canada–focused offerings.
• ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering): Global professional association offering training, conferences, and publications for pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing professionals — the closest analog to PSG's mission in regulated pharma manufacturing training, but at global scale.
• Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL): Canadian life sciences skills training organization offering NIBRT-licensed biomanufacturing training across multiple Canadian sites; now a PSG strategic partner but historically a direct peer with overlapping curriculum focus.
• The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA): Long-established provider of live and online technical training for pharmaceutical and biotech professionals, covering GMP, validation, and regulatory topics similar to PSG's training catalogue.

Broad incumbents

• NSF International: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization with a health sciences training/consulting arm serving pharma clients; broader portfolio but directly competes in GMP training and inspection readiness services PSG provides.

Emerging players

• BioPharma Institute: Online provider of GMP, validation, and regulatory training for pharma professionals with self-paced and instructor-led delivery, directly competing with PSG's CBT and virtual webinar offerings.
• ComplianceOnline: Online training marketplace for regulatory compliance in pharma and life sciences; competes with PSG on virtual events, webinars, and self-paced regulatory courses.

Regional players

• PharmaTrain Federation: European federation advancing harmonized, high-quality training in pharmaceutical sciences/biomedical R&D; overlapping training philosophy and curriculum areas with PSG but focused on the EU market rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pharmaceutical-Sciences-Group-PSG-100063462643430
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psg-pharmaceutical-sciences-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/pharmaceutical_sciences_group

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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