Newsletter | June 26, 2025

06.26.25 -- Outsourcing GLP-1 Programs: Is There Capacity For Biotechs?

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Methods For Determining Equipment Capability Of Freeze-Dryers

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Choose The Right CDMO To Guide Your Biologic To Regulatory Success

If you are wondering when to begin your CDMO search, the answer is simple: the sooner, the better. Partner with a CDMO early to help ensure later success.

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Outsourcing GLP-1 Programs: Is There Capacity For Biotechs?

CDMOs want GLP-1 projects. Doug Bakan of Kailera Therapeutics says, “We see companies growing their existing GLP-1 manufacturing capabilities or communicating plans to introduce them. Our job is to find out which in fact have capacity now, and the actual vision to continue to expand."

Where Are You In The Outsourcing Journey?

Prior to reaching out to CDMOs for potential partnerships, think hard about exactly where you are as a sponsor in the outsourcing journey.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

How Can You Ensure Successful Late-Phase Development And Launch?

It is important to consider several factors in the overall development approach during the early phases in order to de-risk the late-phase development of your biologic drug product.

Navigating Challenges In Biologics Process Development And Characterization

Delve into the key obstacles encountered in biologics process development, including the complexities of optimizing production processes, ensuring product consistency, and maintaining quality control.

Why Embrace Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The CDMO/Biopharma Sector

Recognizing and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential for fostering innovation, improving team performance, and ensuring long-term competitiveness in a global market.

Helpful Biosafety Testing Innovations Where And When You Need Them

Monoclonal antibody manufacturing is advancing to boost efficiency, cut costs, and expand access, driven by innovation, demand, and the rise of biosimilars.

Injection Site Reaction Screening Methodology

Examine why optimizing drug formulations for solubility at physiological pH reduces injection site reactions, enables high-concentration dosing, and enhances patient comfort and compliance.

The Critical Role Of Comparative Analytical Assessments

Utilize expert analytical testing services and unlock the potential of biosimilars, and bring cost-effective treatments to market faster.

Unlocking Agility And Efficiency In Biomanufacturing

Consider a standardized yet flexible modular biomanufacturing system designed to accelerate timelines, improve scalability, and enhance quality while reducing costs and environmental impact.

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Outsourcing To A Trusted, Veteran Team

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Capacity Update April 2025: Large Molecule Development

Explore how world-class contract manufacturing expertise and global capabilities can help accelerate your biologic from development to commercial success.

Analytical Development Services

Understand the basic principles of analytical development for cGMP assays and the assays that are generally relevant to major biopharmaceutical modalities.

CDMO Capacity Update January 2025: Large Molecule Development

Learn how our expertise and advanced capabilities provide customized analytical solutions that ensure quality, precision, and regulatory compliance for your biotherapeutics.

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Whether you are ramping up for clinical trials or preparing for large-scale GMP production, review a variety of options tailored for a complete mAb process, available at both pilot and production scales.

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