Newsletter | March 2, 2026

03.02.26 -- A Biotech Business Model That's Investor-Friendly

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Scaling For The GLP-1 Revolution: Meeting Global Injectable Demand

To keep pace with surging GLP-1 demand, pharma needs partners that can rapidly scale injectable production while maintaining flexibility, quality, and regulatory rigor.

Top 5 Cell Line Development Challenges (And How To Avoid Them)

The top five common cell line development pitfalls — scalability, stability, complexity, analytics, and tech transfer — can be avoided with experienced partners and integrated, predictive strategies.

Stopper Migration In Frozen Pre-Filled Syringes

Review a semi-automated method for dynamically assessing plunger migration under controlled variations in temperature and pressure, utilizing computer vision tools.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

A Biotech Business Model That's Investor-Friendly

For biotechs meeting with current and potential investors, says Edward Ahn, CEO, Medipost Inc., “it should be about demonstrating your business continuity more than anything else.” Investors know, he says, “any supply chain may be fragile.” Indeed, Ahn’s organization has put in place an intriguing business model to address such concerns. It includes owning part of a CDMO.

Field Notes: Reducing Risk At Kivi Bio's Interchangeability Conference

Risk and fitness for use of interchangeable single-use parts were key themes at the conference. The event exposed communication gaps between suppliers and end-users.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

The Conductor Behind Every Successful CDMO Program

Understand how elite CDMO project management acts as a conductor—integrating molecule expertise, rigorous readiness, and disciplined GMP execution to drive biologics manufacturing.

Solving Four Challenges In Development With Scale-Out Manufacturing

Scale-out biomanufacturing enhances flexibility, speeds timelines, lowers risk, and enables efficient parallel production for scalable, resilient biologics and advanced therapies.

Handling Demanding Active Ingredients Safely And Efficiently

See three flexible Optima fill‑finish and syringe assembly systems to boost performance, accuracy, and scalability, enabling efficient processing of diverse formats and supporting rapid CDMO growth.

Adapting Single-Use Chromatography To Manufacturing Scale

Explore strategies for accommodating the ever-increasing upstream titers and volumes to prevent downstream purification from becoming a bottleneck.

Friendshoring: A Strategic Shift In Pharma Supply Chains

To safeguard the consistent delivery of essential therapies to patients around the world, biopharmaceutical companies, alongside their CDMO partners, are rethinking traditional supply models.

SOLUTIONS

Contract GMP Biologics Analytical Services

Pedro Morales, Director, Scientific Advisor of Biologics Analytical Services, explores how to deliver tailored solutions through deep expertise and advanced capabilities.

Comprehensive Analytics For Biologics And Bioconjugates

Leverage our phase-appropriate analytical methods and rapid, high-quality data that accelerate and de-risk your biologic’s path from early development through successful regulatory approval.

An Agile, Fully Integrated Continuous Processing Platform

With our high-productivity and single-use technology, we provide you with a continuous manufacturing approach with easy-to-modulate capacity and efficient end-to-end sustainable processes.

Developing A mAb For A Small Biotech Developing Precision Medicines

Corvus, a small biotech developing precision medicines, primarily for oncology patients, was seeking to develop a monoclonal antibody called CPI06, now known as Mupadolimab.

Trusted End-To-End CDMO Partner For Your Journey

Partner with a trusted, globally proven CDMO whose world-class, rapidly scalable facilities and unwavering commitment to quality help accelerate patient access to life-saving biologics.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capabilities. See for yourself why this virtual event has become a wildly popular resource to identify options for your development and manufacturing needs.

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