About Us
Changing The Future of Regulatory MENTORING, auditing & Training
Cate Ovington, the visionary behind The Knowlogy Group, recognised that traditional scientific research training was to regimented and still stuck in the classroom.
Also, that mentoring and other support services were not flexible enough to provide timely and effective results. So, in 2020 Cate founded The Knowlogy Group, a company that is revolutionising the way scientists learn about quality, regulations, and standards.
Our Promise
THE KNOWLOGY will never offer a one-size fits all solution. We are highly agile, so we can deliver a complete, end-to-end service, tailor a suite of services, or deliver an individual service to a specific need. But whatever our way of working, it will always be driven by a single, unifying ambition to provide value for our client’s investment by ensuring knowledge is shared.
Why The Knowlogy
Our team is comprised of experienced international consultants with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the life sciences industry. We have worked with clients across the globe and have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and best practices in the industry.
At The Knowlogy Group, we understand that every organisation is unique, with its own set of challenges and requirements. That’s why we offer customised solutions tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.
Our services are available on-demand, meaning you can access our expertise and support whenever you need it. Whether you require ad hoc support or ongoing consultancy, our team is available to provide the guidance and assistance you need.
We offer a wide range of services, including auditing, computer system validation, training, QA support, quality systems, inspection readiness, and mentoring. This means you can rely on us to provide a comprehensive solution for all of your life sciences industry needs.
Meet The Team
Cate Ovington
Founder & Director
Stuart Ovington
Director
Joe Turton
Lead Environment
Over 12 years experience as a GxP Consultant and CSV Specialist with a proven track record in computerised system validation, compliance, and auditing.
About Cate's Journey
Cate’s career in the regulatory industry started in the Quality Control laboratory for a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer, before moving into quality assurance in 2000. Cate has worked in quality assurance R&D for diverse organisations; small, medium and global contract research organisations (CROs), academia, medical device R&D and start-up biotechs.
As a seasoned coach and mentor, Cate is committed to helping individuals and organisations achieve their goals through a focus on personal and professional development. She is an active member of several industry organisations, including the memberships of Research Quality Assurance (RQA) and Society of Quality Assurance (SQA), Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society and the Institute of Directors.
Cate has over 20-years in Good Laboratory Practice, Good Clinical Practice specialising with laboratories, Computer Systems Validation, UK Human Tissue Act, and ISO9001, ISO17025, ISO15189, ISO13485 standards as an auditor internal and external and implementing systems.
Cate is also a member of the Research Quality Association (where she serves on the Northern Regional Forum Committee and the GLP Committee) and is the Principal Tutor for QA for GLP Course and a Tutor on The Auditing Course. QA for GLP, and the Society for Quality Assurance, from whom she has been certified as a Registered Quality Assurance Professional in GLP (RQAP-GLP). Cate is also a qualified ISO 9001 Lead Assessor and an internal auditor for ISO 17025.
