Date:
27 October 2026 09:00 - 16:30
Location:
Two-day seminar on:
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) form the digital backbone of a modern laboratory. Today, laboratories generate such large volumes of data that handling this data responsibly and professionally is essential for a laboratory’s success. LIMS helps capture and process this data, making it usable in the way that best suits your laboratory. The implementation of a new LIMS, whether as an initial implementation or to replace an outdated or obsolete system, poses a major challenge for everyone involved. It is therefore absolutely essential to involve all stakeholders as early as possible and to develop a systematic approach together. In particular, the collaboration between individuals with IT expertise and those with laboratory expertise should run smoothly.
In this seminar, we’ll show you what other factors to consider so that nothing stands in the way of a successful LIMS implementation at your facility.
Learn more about the seminar here.
Contents:
Day 1: LIMS - What is it, what can it do, how does it help me and how do I choose a system?
LIMS: Everyone has it, why should we?
- You would like to introduce a (new) LIMS for your company
- What questions are there about this?
- Which suppliers are there on the market and which ones are suitable for my industry?
- What can a LIMS do?
- How does it support my processes?
LIMS selection
- LIMS: How do I choose it?
- What costs will I have to pay?
- What IT infrastructure do I need?
LIMS introduction
- LIMS in the regulated GxP environment
- How long will the introduction take?
- How do I take my employees and colleagues with me on the way during the introduction?
- What problems can there be and how do I avoid or solve them?
Wrap-up
Day 2: LIMS project - How to proceed? Do's and Don'ts?
Agility beyond frameworks
- Project implementation: Agile or waterfall?
- Introduction to agile project management
- Reflections on the why? (understanding comes before change)
- System considerations (Complexity Thinking)
- Alternatives?
- Discussion, own experiences, problem definition
Scrum Basics
- Introduction Scrum Framework
- Alternative Frameworks: Less, SAFe, Nexus
- Weaknesses of agility
Project management based on a LIMS implementation
- Define work packages (story mapping)
- Planning resources
- Draw up the timetable
- Organisation
- Supplier interaction
- What deliverables will the supplier produce?
- How are the deliverables created for each iteration?
- Collaboration platform for sharing documents?
Agile Validation
- Validation in a regulated GxP environment
- Project Approach
- Review of potential templates for Val Plan, FS, risk analysis, and test scripts
- Roles and Responsibilities: Who is the process owner for which part of the system?
- Who will take on the QA role in the project?
Wrap-up
Learning objectives:
After this seminar
- you know what a LIMS is, what LIM systems can do and how they can help you.
- you will know how to select a LIMS that meets your needs.
- you know the basics of the agile approach in IT projects.
- you can set up, implement and support a LIMS project in your company.
Our Speakers:
Joachim Post
Senior Consultant und Business Analyst bei der wega Informatik mit dem Arbeitsschwerpunkt Prozess-Optimierung, Labor-Digitalisierung und Auswahl von geeigneter Software für Laborprozesse (z.B. LIMS). Er ist zertifizierter Professional Scrum Master und Professional Product Owner (scrum.org) und verfügt über mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Projektmanagement verschiedenster Projekte in der IT (speziell Labor-IT), davon mehr als 16 Jahre Führungserfahrung als IT-Leiter und IT-Manager in einem internationalen Life-Science-Unternehmen mit über 20 Laborstandorten.
Bei wega koordiniert er weiterhin intern alle Aktivitäten rund um das Thema LIMS und kümmert sich als Mentor aktiv um die Weiterentwicklung von Kolleginnen und Kollegen im Unternehmen.
Utz-Peter Jagusch
Utz-Peter Jagusch is a consultant at wega Informatik (Deutschland) GmbH with a focus on sample logistics, process optimization, laboratory automation and data management.
As a chemical engineer with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he was responsible for the creation of automation concepts, project planning and operational implementation of new systems and equipment for laboratory automation as project manager in collaboration with external partners and technology companies in the R&D area.
He carried out process optimization in the area of substance management (including substance registration, cherry-picking, project-based screening plates, online integration of liquid handling) and the development of workflow management systems for process analysis. The development and implementation of new effective and technology-based methods and procedures for the determination of physico-chemical data, HPLC and NMR analysis were also part of his area of responsibility.
Responsible for the evaluation, procurement, setup and interface integration (IT infrastructure and software for parallel synthesis, electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS and registration systems as well as data, analytics, substance logistics, biological data.
Hendrik Attema
Hendrik Attema is a Senior Consultant and Business Analyst at wega Informatik AG, specialized in laboratory digitalization, LIMS/ELN strategy, and laboratory process optimization within the Life Sciences industry.
Hendrik combines a dual background in Analytical Chemistry and Business Engineering, enabling him to bridge scientific, operational, and technical domains effectively. His expertise focuses on translating complex laboratory and business requirements into scalable digital solutions and sustainable operating models.
His interests and experience span laboratory process analysis, requirements engineering, business analysis, and the development of future-oriented Lab-IT architectures. He has extensive experience supporting organizations in defining target operating models, preparing LIMS and ELN selections, and aligning laboratory workflows with regulatory and business requirements.
Prior to joining wega, Hendrik held international leadership and consulting positions in laboratory operations, LIMS implementation, pre-sales, and business transformation within organizations such as iVention, Eurofins, and Triskelion. He also has extensive experience in training, workshop facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration within highly regulated laboratory environments.