Resource Sharing Alliance

What Resource Sharing Alliance does

Resource Sharing Alliance, doing business as The Sharing Alliance (legally The PDMA Alliance, Inc.), is a New Jersey-incorporated not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1989 to educate pharmaceutical industry professionals on the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987. Headquartered in Valhalla, NJ, the organization is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director Debra Segura, with industry board representation from Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Gilead Sciences, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Incyte, and general counsel from Arnall Golden Gregory LLP.

The organization's core offering is the Annual Sharing Conference, a three-day event featuring general sessions with federal regulator speakers (FDA, DEA, CMS, HHS-OIG), up to 18 workshops, open forums, and an exhibit hall. The 34th annual event is scheduled for October 7-9, 2026 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, drawing 300+ attendees per cycle. Conference registration is bundled with year-round Alliance Membership, which provides access to a Members Only content archive of presentations dating back to 2003, online compliance training modules with quizzes and exams, six-hour short courses eligible for CCB credits, webinars and virtual mini-conferences, the Drug Sample Distribution Pocket Guide, FDA reporting methodology insights, and an Industry Insights article series. The curriculum has expanded beyond PDMA to cover the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, OIG compliance guidelines, Corporate Integrity Agreements, Open Payments/Sunshine Act reporting, Aggregate Spend, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through the annual event cycle: conference registration at $3,450 (early bird), $3,800 (standard), and $1,500 (government), vendor booth packages at $9,750 each, and conference sponsorships at $6,300 per placement. Distribution is exclusively direct through the sharingalliance.org website and ezfacility.com registration platform, with no resellers or intermediaries. Vendor partners such as IQVIA, Knipper Health, QPharma, Genesis Life Science Logistics, and SymmetryRX serve as Signature Sponsors and exhibit-hall anchors, and the Compliance Services & Solutions Directory functions as a curated marketplace for pharma compliance buyers. All surplus is reinvested into member content and the next conference cycle.

Name

Resource Sharing Alliance

Legal name

The PDMA Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://sharingalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Sharing Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides compliance education, training, and an annual industry conference to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device professionals, with year-round member access to a content archive, online training modules, webinars, and short courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Compliance Education & Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical compliance training
• PDMA compliance education
• Drug sample compliance
• Life sciences compliance
• Regulatory compliance resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Valhalla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Annual Sharing Conference registration fees from pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and government professionals. Registration tiers include Early Bird ($3,450), Standard ($3,800), Government ($1,500), and team discounts (3 registrations from same company = 1 free).
2. Vendor Booth Packages: Compliance service and solution providers purchase exhibit booth packages ($9,750 each) to attend and exhibit at the annual conference. This represents the primary vendor partner acquisition path.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Conference sponsorship opportunities at $6,300 each for specific events, amenities, and promotional placements including Welcome Reception, meals, conference app, lanyards, refreshment breaks, t-shirts, tote bags, and other branded items.
4. Guest/Spouse Fees: Non-industry guests accompanying attendees pay a Conference Meals and Events Fee of $350.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Resource Sharing Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that delivers pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device compliance education primarily through its Annual Sharing Conference (a three-day event with general sessions, workshops, open forums, and an exhibit hall) and a year-round Alliance Membership that provides access to online learning modules, webinars, short courses, a Drug Sample Distribution Pocket Guide, and a Compliance Services & Solutions vendor directory.

Product overview

Resource Sharing Alliance (The Sharing Alliance™ / PDMA Alliance Inc.) is a not-for-profit membership organization — not a software product company. Its offering consists of the Annual Sharing Conference™ as the centerpiece annual event, paired with year-round Alliance Membership that provides password-protected access to Members Only content including Compliance Training Program online modules, FDA Reporting Information services, webinars and virtual events, short courses, Industry Insights articles, Recent Web News, and a Compliance Services & Solutions vendor directory. The Drug Sample Distribution Pocket Guide is also provided as a legal reference resource. The portfolio is structured around the annual conference supplemented by ongoing educational content and training, rather than a unified software platform.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Sharing Conference The industry premier annual three-day event for best practices related to compliance and commercial operations in the life sciences, featuring general sessions with government agency speakers (FDA, DEA, CMS), up to 18 workshops, open forums, panel presentations, networking events, and an exhibit hall. Registration is available in Early Bird, Standard, and Government tiers.
• Alliance Membership Year-round, password-protected access to the Members Only section of the website providing current information about federal and state news related to life science compliance, recent court cases, breaking news alerts, past conference archives, training materials, and historical information. Membership is bundled with conference registration.
• Short Courses Six-hour, learning-intensive courses focused on compliance-related topics such as Field Compliance Monitoring, State Compliance, and Sample Compliance & the PDMA. Led by Alliance Board Members and open to all attendees. Eligible for CCB credits upon completion.
• Compliance Training Program Online learning modules accessible to Alliance members for their compliance and commercial teams, including quizzes and a final exam.
• Webinars and Virtual Events Year-round virtual learning opportunities including Open Forums, webinars, and short courses to keep members current on important compliance topics between live conferences.
• Drug Sample Distribution Pocket Guide A legal reference guide covering the federal laws and regulations specific to the distribution of drug samples.
• FDA Reporting Information Service Insights on methodology for reporting losses to the FDA, including information about the online reporting system originally developed by the Alliance.
• Compliance Services & Solutions Directory A directory of vendor partners offering products and solutions to assist pharma companies with their commercial operations and compliance needs, including sample management, logistics, auditing, and technology solutions.
• Vendor Exhibit Booth Package Exhibit booth package at $9,750 per booth at the annual Sharing Conference, including one 10x10 booth space with wi-fi, two exhibit staff registrations with full conference access, immediate annual Alliance membership, listing in the Compliance Services section, and a company profile in the conference app and website.
• Conference Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship opportunities at $6,300 each for specific conference events, amenities, and promotional placements including Welcome Reception, meals, conference app, lanyards, refreshment breaks, t-shirts, tote bags, and other branded items. Each sponsorship includes a promotional marketing piece emailed to attendees, a free digital banner ad, speaking opportunity eligibility, pre-conference attendee list, and logo display throughout the conference.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)coreOthers · 27 November 2013The DSCSA was enacted on November 27, 2013, by President Barack Obama. The Alliance maintains ongoing engagement with FDA through general sessions at the annual conference where FDA representatives present directly to attendees on regulatory matters, compliance requirements, and enforcement priorities.
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)coreOthers · 20 October 1988DEA representatives participate in general sessions at the annual Sharing Conference, providing direct engagement with industry compliance professionals on controlled substance compliance matters related to pharmaceutical distribution.
• CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)coreOthersCMS participates in Town Hall sessions at the Sharing Conference, engaging directly with industry on Open Payments/Sunshine Act reporting requirements and transparency compliance matters.
• HHS OIG (Office of Inspector General)coreOthersThe HHS Office of Inspector General has issued guidance on pharma compliance programs that the Alliance references extensively in its educational content. OIG guidelines on Corporate Integrity Agreements and compliance program elements form part of the Alliance's curriculum.
• IQVIAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIQVIA is a major vendor partner and conference sponsor providing compliance consulting, sample management/accountability services, computer systems validation, and state regulatory compliance services to pharmaceutical manufacturers. Exhibits at the Sharing Conference as a Signature Sponsor with multiple service offerings listed in the Compliance Services section.
• Knipper HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKnipper Health is a vendor partner and conference sponsor offering sample management, compliance auditing, direct-to-patient sampling, and sample accountability services. Dave Wilson, VP of National Accounts, represents Knipper on the Sharing Alliance Board.
• QPharma, Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQPharma is a vendor partner, Signature Sponsor, and board member organization. Judy Fox serves as QPharma's Alliance Vendor Consultant Board Member. Services include compliance consulting, sample compliance, aggregate spend services, and transparency reporting. Multiple service categories listed in Compliance Partners section.
• Genesis Life Science LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesis Life Science Logistics is a conference sponsor and vendor partner. Steve Conn, Senior Vice President Commercial Development, serves on the Alliance Board as Conference Vendor Team member. Services include cold chain storage, logistics, fulfillment, kitting, and sales rep distribution.
• Warehouse AnywhereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarehouse Anywhere is a conference sponsor and vendor partner offering storage and self-storage solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Listed in the 2026 Conference Sponsors section.
• dfYOUNGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributordfYOUNG is a vendor partner providing cold chain storage, kitting, and storage/self-storage services. Listed in the 2026 Conference Sponsors section.
• CaretriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaretria is a 2026 conference sponsor listed on the sponsorship page. Services include compliance-related solutions for pharmaceutical companies.
• HibbertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHibbert is a vendor partner listed in the Compliance Services section, providing address verification services to pharmaceutical companies.
• RxS, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRxS, LLC is a vendor partner providing alternative sampling systems to pharmaceutical companies. Listed in the Compliance Partners section.
• SymmetryRXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymmetryRX is a vendor partner providing alternative sampling systems and direct mail services. Listed as both vendor partner and conference sponsor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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