Newsletter | July 7, 2026

07.07.26 -- Advancing Microbial Manufacturing And ADCs With CDMO Expertise

 

 

As microbial-based biologics and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) continue to gain traction across the therapeutic landscape, development and manufacturing success increasingly rely on specialized expertise, integrated technologies, and coordinated operational models. Whether advancing microbial expression systems or highly potent conjugated therapies, sponsors face distinct challenges related to strain development, fermentation scale-up, conjugation, containment, quality assurance, regulatory alignment, and commercialization readiness.

 

This edition of the Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update (OPCU) highlights the capabilities CDMOs bring to microbial manufacturing and ADC development, showcasing expertise across strain engineering, upstream and downstream processing, high-potency handling, analytical characterization, and integrated development frameworks. Join us to explore the technical platforms, collaborative strategies, and manufacturing approaches that help sponsors reduce risk, maintain process continuity, and accelerate complex biologics from early development through clinical and commercial production.

 

Recent Sessions Available On-Demand          
Large Molecule and Combination Products & Drug Delivery – May 2026      
Fill/Finish and Small Molecule Drug Product – May 2026     

 

Upcoming OPCU Topics & Times

Gene Therapy | 7/28/2026, AM Session          
Fill/Finish | 7/29/2026, AM Session        
Large Molecule | 7/29/2026, PM Session       
Cell Line Development | 8/5/2026, AM Session      

 

Access more on-demand OPCU recordings and upcoming sessions here.

ADC

Abzena

Antibody–oligonucleotide conjugates enable targeted gene modulation, but scalable manufacturing depends on solving annealing, loading‑ratio, and analytics challenges.

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Abzena

MilliporeSigma

Two CDMOs are working together to simplify ADC development. Learn how integrated support and collaboration can reduce complexity, streamline transfers, and keep programs moving.

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MilliporeSigma

Lonza

Learn how integrated late‑phase bioconjugation and scalable manufacturing help overcome emerging‑modality challenges on the path to commercial production.

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Lonza

Samsung Biologics

Explore how our integrated bioconjugation platform and expanded capabilities can help advance the development and scalable manufacturing of next-generation therapeutics.

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Samsung Biologics

Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Coordinate cross-functional expertise across development, manufacturing, and testing to streamline ADC workflows and accelerate commercialization.

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions

MICROBIAL DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING

IDT Biologika

Witness how advanced microbial platforms and integrated manufacturing enable scalable biopharma production, speeding development and ensuring consistent, high-quality output.

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IDT Biologika

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Consider process development capabilities that make reaching IND quickly a reality, while our experts work with you to create flexible approaches to BLA.

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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Novartis Contract Manufacturing

Simplify global development with centralized project management and unified workflows that reduce time-zone friction and keep teams aligned.

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Novartis Contract Manufacturing

53Biologics

Streamline microbial development by integrating strain engineering, process development, and fill-and-finish under one framework to eliminate technical handoffs and accelerate timelines.

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53Biologics

Curia

Whether you're developing a new molecule or optimizing an existing process, this session offers insights into overcoming scale-up challenges and accelerating manufacturing readiness.

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Curia