Newsletter | March 4, 2026

03.04.26 -- From Biology Grad To Manufacturing Guru

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Explore 20+ new CDMO presenters in quick 20-minute sessions during the Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update. Sessions include Analytical Services, ADC, Large and Small Molecules, Cell and Gene Therapy, and Fill/Finish. Each session offers a quick, informative look at capabilities to help you find the best-fit partner. Registration and on-demand access are all free! Click here to learn more.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How To Fast-Track Your Oral Solid Dose To Phase 1

A strategic approach accelerates oral solid dose development by uniting molecular analysis, solubility improvement, formulation design, manufacturing efficiency, and stability testing to reach Phase 1 faster.

Is My Molecule Suitable For An Orally Disintegrating Tablet?

Innovations in drug delivery formats are enabling more patient-centric treatments and helping to boost patient compliance. Learn about the advances being developed to expand ODT technology.

Spray Drying For Combination Dry Powder Inhaler Formulations

Three combination case studies are demonstrated, in which bevacizumab is paired with erlotinib, cisplatin, or paclitaxel in a dry powder inhaler formulation.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

From Biology Grad To Manufacturing Guru

Stephanie Wimberly graduated from Howard University in 2012 with a degree in biology. What was next? An online search turned up an intriguing area – pharmaceutical manufacturing. “It was manufacturing,” she thought, “but I could still help patients." It was a fortuitous start. This young female professional with a penchant for helping others started a manufacturing career that has wound through GSK, and leadership roles at Shire/Takeda. Now as a manufacturing consultant, here is her advice for manufacturing outsourcing, and careers.

MES Is Still In The CD ROM Era But The Data Architecture Has Moved On

Many manufacturing execution system (MES) deployments still operate like it is 2005: a big install, disruptive upgrades, etc. Here's a clearer path forward.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

6 Benefits A Biotech Should Expect From Their CDMO Program Team

Whether a biotech is emerging or established, a CDMO program team offers invaluable support through effective communication, technical and regulatory guidance, and adaptability.

Is Lipinski's Rule Of 5 Still Relevant In Drug Development?

Some drugs violate multiple Ro5 elements but remain developable, while some molecules adhere strictly to the Ro5, but their properties are not conducive to development.

Open-Label Study Assessing Relative And Absolute Bioavailability

Consistent absorption across different formulations and dietary conditions ensures stable therapeutic exposure. This flexibility simplifies patient dosing schedules and supports manufacturing transitions.

How T3P Can Enable Greener, Cost-Effective Peptide Synthesis

Read how our collaboration with this institution is transforming peptide synthesis with green chemistry, paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective pharmaceutical production.

SOLUTIONS

Manufacturing For Oral Solid Dose Success

We provide end-to-end CDMO services for oral solid dose drugs, enabling efficient development, manufacturing, and packaging with advanced technologies and global scale.

Supporting Your ADCs With Proven Payload And Linker Manufacturing

From gram-scale quantities for early-phase studies to multi-kilogram commercial supply, our facilities and technical teams are equipped to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions.

Small‑Molecule Manufacturing Outlook

Get an overview of our AI-assisted early phase toolkit, which combines predictive modeling, formulation screening, and data-driven insights to accelerate molecule progression.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecules 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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