Newsletter | November 21, 2025

11.21.25 -- AI Assesses Passion At CDMOs, But Humans Think Differently

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

An Overview Of FDA's Expedited Program For Serious Conditions

Review additional details on the FDA expedited review programs, the incentives for obtaining such designations, and the required information/data needed to better position products in development.

5 Benefits Of Leveraging ML In Your Process Development Workflows

As AI and machine learning (ML) enter the drug manufacturing toolkit, sponsors are exploring how these technologies can improve process chemistry and develop scalable synthetic routes.

Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis: Regulatory, Analytical, And QC Perspectives

A new approach to Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis (LPPS) leverages traditional batch reactors alongside continuous flow technology, allowing for more efficient and sustainable processes.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

AI Assesses Passion At CDMOs, But Humans Think Differently

A "part two" on passion? Yes, this time employing AI Agents to do some noodling on the subject to supplement the great insight we got from our Advisory Board (made of sentient beings). We carefully define and dissect the idea of passion at CDMOs as a factor for drug sponsors.

The Transition To E-Labeling Is More Than Uploading PDFs

Despite tight restrictions, patchwork regulations, and an unclear timeline, one researcher says we're heading toward fully-digitalized drug labels.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Why Comprehensive Process Safety Assessments Matter

While various frameworks exist for evaluating chemical and process safety, a science-based approach is essential. Without it, organizations risk missing crucial details that can hinder operational success.

Application Of A Novel Temperature Shift Process For Particle Engineering

Spray drying of amorphous dispersions improves solubility and bioavailability, enabling supersaturation in the intestine and driving higher absorption rates when compared to crystalline drug forms.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Robotics And The Laboratory

Integration of robotics and automated systems across laboratory services significantly decreases experimental timelines, tightens precision, and enhances scientists' capacity for critical thinking.

Less Mess, Less Stress, Best Expressed: An Alternative To Spray Drying

Although well-established processes, spray drying and hot-melt extrusion can be outperformed in bioavailability, cost-savings, manufacturing speed, environmental impact, and more.

SOLUTIONS

Drug Substance Or API Manufacturing: France, Germany

Our network currently spans nine manufacturing sites in five countries and can support discovery, preclinical, clinical, and commercial programs for New Chemical Entities (NCEs).

Capabilities Update January 2025: Small Molecule

With cutting-edge capabilities and client-focused solutions, we help move your drug from concept to commercialization, bringing transformative therapies to patients with speed and quality.

Supporting Drug Product Scale-Up, Optimization, Commercial Manufacturing

Achieve commercial readiness with flexible, compliant, and scalable manufacturing for solid oral dosage forms and high-potency products across global markets and niche indications.

Solid Form Services

With an estimated 90% of organic molecules exhibiting multiple forms (polymorphs and pseudopolymorphs), the selection of a lead solid form is a critical early step in development. 

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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