Newsletter | October 16, 2025

10.16.25 -- Clear The Outsourcing Runway: The 8 Largest Deals In The Past Year

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Webinar: Advancing with confidence: smarter CMC strategies to accelerate next-generation biologics to the clinic

Unlock success in next-generation biologics development with Lonza. In this webinar, our experts share real-world case studies and practical CMC strategies to avoid pitfalls, reduce risk, and keep timelines on track. Learn how smart design, cross-functional collaboration, and CDMO partnerships accelerate progress from early development to first-in-human manufacturing—delivering innovative therapies to patients faster. Register now! Click here to learn more.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Transitioning From Vial To Prefilled Syringe

Understand how formulation development for a prefilled syringe affects manufacturing, driving the industry toward optimizing delivery of injectable products and, ultimately, improving patient care.

Lyophilization: Protecting And Preserving Biologics

Lyophilization provides stabilization and storage of complex molecules through three main steps: freezing, primary drying, and secondary drying, thereby extending shelf life and increasing availability.

Analyzing The Need For An Engineering Run: A Risk-Based Decision

Executing or skipping an engineering run is a consequential decision for any biopharma or CDMO and should be supported by all available data as well as a thorough risk assessment.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Clear The Outsourcing Runway: The 8 Largest Deals In The Past Year

We ranked the past year’s eight biggest pharma–CDMO manufacturing deals and decoded what they signal for your next outsourcing project.

Are There Countries You Should Avoid When Outsourcing?

The regulatory or political environment can be different for drug development and manufacturing in countries around the globe. Is that a reason to avoid some? Our expert has his doubts.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

The Advantages Of Pharmacovigilance Outsourcing At The Local Level

Outsourcing pharmacovigilance tasks can free up local teams for strategic work. Learn how to build effective partnerships by aligning needs, understanding capabilities, and fostering collaboration.

Orphan Drug Aseptic Fill Finish, Clinical Trials, And The Impact Of Advocacy

Orphan drug development is a journey marked by challenges at every step. From patient recruitment to aseptic fill finish, overcoming hurdles is critical for bringing life-saving treatments to market.

Process Analytical Technology In The ADC Bioconjugation Process

Integrating Process Analytical Technology into validated GMP processes for ADC production is complex and costly, requiring thorough validation of equipment and cleaning methods.

Applying Automation To The Manufacture Of Drug Delivery Devices

Automated manufacturing is a powerful but often misunderstood tool available to produce drug delivery and other pharmaceutical devices — whether established designs or innovative new ideas.

Strategies To Enhance Efficiency In mAb Bioprocess Development

Advanced computational methods coupled with bioinformatics can be used to navigate the complexities of bioprocessing by anticipating challenges before they arise.

Solving Bispecific Antibody Heavy-Light Chain Mispairing

Discover a bispecific pairing technology that drives correct heavy-light chain pairing rates in IgG-like bispecifics to >95%. This improves yields of the correct species and streamlines processing.

Innovation For Subcutaneous Delivery Of Large-Volume Complex Biologics

Explore the key findings of a new wearable injector clinical trial, including its positive impact on patient experience and the broader benefits of wearable injectors for chronic disease management.

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Join 1,000+ pharma, biotech, and drug delivery professionals at the PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery Conference, October 27–28 in Boston. Featuring 10 technology tracks, pharma company spotlights, 1:1 partnering, and more. Attendees will also hear from leaders at companies including AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Biogen, Eli Lilly, GSK, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron, Roche, Sanofi, Takeda, and others. Register at PODDConference.com with code LSL20 for 20% off.

SOLUTIONS

Combining Scientific Knowledge And Advanced Technology

Your partner in contract production and development using an end-to-end business model. We specialize in the production of sterile biotechnological products while meeting GMP requirements.

Plant 5 — Dream Plant: Within Your Reach. Built For Your Success.

As pressure to accelerate timelines mounts, finding a CDMO committed to increasing capacity and optimizing processes with innovative technologies is key for maintaining high-quality standards.

Global CDMO Services: Large Molecule Biologics, Advanced Therapies

From early-stage development and clinical trials to full-scale commercial production, our mission is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the world.

A Smarter Workforce Strategy

To meet industry demands, many turn to temporary staffing — but this model often falls short for long-term needs. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® (PSS) offers a better alternative.

Pre-Use Post Sterilization Integrity Testing (PUPSIT) Overview

Successfully implementing PUPSIT requires balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency. Gain insights into regulations and expert solutions to help streamline your manufacturing process.

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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