Newsletter | July 21, 2025

07.21.25 -- The Biggest Problem At CDMOs Today

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4th PAT & Real Time Quality Summit

Join 80+ experts from top pharma, biotech, and CDMO companies at the 4th PAT & Real Time Quality Summit in Boston this September to explore the future of Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Over 3 days, learn how to overcome tech transfer challenges, improve real-time release testing, and enhance manufacturing efficiency. Leave with new connections in the industry, actionable insights, benchmarked strategies, and key knowledge from case studies on PAT implementation.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Drug Product Process Characterization For Liquid And Lyophilized DP

Consider these important initial steps that should be implemented during the process design phase as a pre-requisite to a successful PPQ campaign and readiness for commercial manufacturing.

Mastering Technology Transfers: Our Blueprint For Success

Witness how this expert approach to process transfer supports reliable, scalable commercial manufacturing in the rapidly growing biopharmaceutical market.

How To Optimize CMC And Clinical Strategies For Injectable, Oral Peptide Drugs

Advances in peptide drug delivery have opened new opportunities for drug products, with non-parenteral routes of administration now feasible.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Biggest Problem At CDMOs Today

A perennial problem at CDMOs has resurfaced, according to industry sources. It is the misalignment at CDMOs between business development and tech ops or other project-evaluation teams. Sponsors are again encountering situations where CDMO sales/BD show enthusiasm, but later hear the project has been declined. 

What Did ICH Q14 Miss On Analytical Method Validation?

Revisions to ICH Q14 remedied some shortcomings, but the latest version still contains errors and ambiguities. Here is a detailed breakdown.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange To Study Antibody Drug Conjugate Stability

Discover how this solid-state HDX-MS is being used to revolutionize the prediction of stability for IgG-based Conjugates and enhance the ADC development processes.

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

Explore 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.

Optimizing Monoclonal Antibody Manufacturing For Commercial Success

Strategically enhance your upstream and downstream processes and decrease the timeline from optimization to commercial manufacturing.

Current Strategies For Enhancing Bioavailability

Examine tactics for enhancing the bioavailability of poorly soluble drug compounds, including spray drying, particle size reduction, and lipid-based formulations supported by solid-state analysis.

A Two-Part Strategy To Streamline The Path To FIH

In cell line development, application of targeted integration cell line technology boosts development speed. Then, a proven production platform facilitates seamless scaleup to GMP manufacturing.

SOLUTIONS

Mammalian Cell Culture: Process R&D Services

Learn more about our comprehensive range of R&D Services, featuring an array of technologies and skills tailored to meet customers’ requirements at every stage of product development.

Two Decades, One Focus: Sterile Manufacturing Excellence

We deliver expert aseptic manufacturing with flexible batch sizes, regulatory excellence, and end-to-end support, specializing in sterile injectable solutions for clinical and commercial needs.

Capacity Update October 2024: Large Molecule Drug Substance

Senior Business Development Director Rose Rhomberg presents an in-depth look at our capabilities and highlights the available capacity designed to accelerate your goals.

Comprehensive Biologics Testing Capabilities

Review advanced biologics testing capabilities offered through U.S. and Canadian centers, featuring analytical services to accelerate the development of biologics and cell and gene therapies.

Easy-To-Use 1 mL Disposable Autoinjector

Uncover how a proven, simple autoinjector is designed to deliver fixed-dose injections subcutaneously, providing patients with confidence.

3D Modeling Of Facilities With Digital Twin Technology

Leverage our state-of-the-art virtual twin technology for powerful insights, collaboration, and decision-making that gives real-time data to enhance facility management.

 

 

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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