Newsletter | October 22, 2024

10.22.24 -- BIOSECURE Act Starts Dismantling WuXi

FEATURED EDITORIAL

BIOSECURE Act Starts Dismantling WuXi

Components of the WuXi global organization are for sale. It’s a forced divestiture. WuXi AppTec is marketing some of its U.S. and European operations. The ill-advised BIOSECURE Act targeting several China-based biopharma companies is having its intended effects, even before the legislation is fully passed by the U.S. government. Where do you stand?

A Supply-Chain Woman Of Iran

Arezou Mehrabi has a spellbinding supply-chain case study. It transpired, of all places, in Iran. It includes major challenges in outsourcing manufacturing to a partner CDMO for a top-ten pharma (Sanofi, to be exact). Our protagonist is a woman who took leadership within a male-dominated workplace, country, and entire region. 

September 2024 — CDMO Opportunities And Threats Report

Each month, Outsourced Pharma works in conjunction with PharmSource, part of GlobalData, to present its “Contract Manufacturing: Opportunities and Threats (CMOT) Report” to our readers. The report identifies CDMOs that might be impacted by key events affecting their clients.

Who Handles Maintenance At Your CDMO? You Should Know

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); Integrated Facilities Management (IFM); Mechanical / Electrical Systems (M&E); and pest control (!) ... who handles maintenance at your CDMO? Here's what you should know from someone who has been doing it for decades.

Switch On The Project Manager At Your CDMO

At various points during our recent Outsourced Pharma Live, our experienced outsourcers turned their attention to “turning on” the value from PMs at your CDMO.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Gene Therapy Natural History Studies: Benefits, Timing, And Execution

Reap the benefits of natural history studies, such as the collection of contextual data, dry runs of expected clinical study visits, test deployments, and test endpoint sensitivity.

Upstream Optimization Paved A Straightforward Path For Full Capsids In AAV6

Because clinical applications for AAV are increasing rapidly, there is a high demand for further increasing yields as well as product quality, particularly for a higher percentage of full capsids in the final product.

Overcome The Challenges Of Designing A QC Program For New Modalities

Stringent QC release testing throughout biologic production, as mandated by health authorities, ensures product safety and quality through evaluations of identity, purity, potency, and critical quality attributes.

The Role Of Allogeneic Treatments In The Future Of Cell Therapy

Review considerations for a successful development and manufacturing process and learn how finding an experienced partner can help you overcome hurdles on the path to IND.

Streamlining Tech Transfer: Balancing Early-Stage Needs With Future Success

Speeding up the tech transfer process is a key variable in shortening development timelines and controlling costs, maximizing a molecule's potential for late-stage success.

The CDMO Value Proposition For Your Autologous Cell Therapy

This panel session features a decade-long story of partnership in bringing two life-changing gene therapies to market successfully in 2022.

All You Need To Know About TCR Sequencing

Through detailed case studies and technical explanations, learn how TCR sequencing can improve patient stratification, treatment monitoring, and the development of novel therapeutics.

Exploring The Cost Considerations Of Immune Cell Therapies

Immune cell therapies have incredible potential for cancer treatment, and making them more cost effective is a critical consideration for improving patient access and outcomes.

Partnering For Scalable Suspension Processes Tailored To AAV Therapies

Achieving optimized, scalable suspension processes for adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapeutics comes with a number of technical and business challenges.

SOLUTIONS

There's No Substitute For Deep Analytical Experience

By focusing on precision and quality, we aim to ensure that every therapeutic product meets the highest safety benchmarks, ultimately contributing to more successful treatments for patients in need.

Groundbreaking Cryogenic Freezer Technology

Examine the benefits of a new cryogenic storage tank and how this innovative technology will mitigate risk in the cell and gene therapy supply chain.

Expertise In Commercial Fill-Finish For More Than 30 Years

Consider how a new high-speed aseptic filling line can help bring your product to market with speed and efficiency while ensuring safety and high product quality.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPACITY UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capacity Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capacities. 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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