Will Parker
E&L Technology Manager
Will Parker serves as the Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Technology Manager at West, where he provides strategic and technical support across multiple teams on E&L-related initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, Will has held a range of scientific and leadership roles, including positions in container closure integrity testing and quality assurance. His previous roles include Director at BA Sciences, Laboratory Supervisor at GSK, and Senior Chemist at Eurofins, reflecting a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and regulatory compliance. Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Data Analytics, both from Penn State University, USA. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences focused on E&L and medical devices, and actively contributes to the AAMI Biological Evaluation Committee, participating in Working Groups 1 and 14, which focus on the testing and evaluation of medical devices.
DAY 2: March 6th, 2026
SESSION: Designing a formulation with the reduction of E&L in mind
◆ Will give an overview of the raw materials used in butyl rubber manufacturing, and explain how the selection of raw materials affects the extractables of the manufactured component.
◆ Leachables data of the new formulation will be presented alongside data of other formulations.
◆ How will the new ICH Q3E guideline affect the data needed to perform a good risk assessment, and how might suppliers help?
DAY 2: February 28th, 2025
SESSION: Testing for E&L in packaging materials
◆ Reviewing USP packaging criteria.
◆ Relating chemical characterisation of components.
◆ E&L examination of glass, plastic and elastomer components.
DAY 2: March 8th, 2024
SESSION: Elastomer closures materials (TBC)
◆ Composition of elastomers used for pharmaceutical applications.
◆ Material composition and extractables.
◆ How to minimize extractables/leachables from elastomeric closures.
