Newsletter | May 8, 2025

05.08.25 -- The RFP Mistakes That Could Cost You Your CDMO Relationship

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Webinar: Optimizing Biotherapeutic Protein Expression with Novel GS® CHO Vector Technology

Recombinant protein production is evolving to meet growing demand. CHO-based systems remain central, but further innovation is needed. Join us on May 19th to learn how Lonza is enhancing its GS® expression vector technology with a high-strength synthetic promoter to boost yields, maintain quality, and support efficient biomanufacturing across diverse therapeutic proteins. Click here to register.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

De-Risk And Streamline Your Drug Substance And Drug Product Testing

The key to navigating the biologic development journey lies in CMC. By analyzing and characterizing the drug's properties, CMC teams ensure a smooth path from bench to patient care.

Leveraging Bio-Functional Assays For Charged Variants Characterization

The heterogeneity of a biologic product has implications for the final therapy's safety and efficacy. Explore challenges associated with charged variants, including mAbs and fusion proteins.

Stopper Migration In Frozen Pre-Filled Syringes

Consider a semi-automated method for dynamically assessing plunger migration under controlled variations in temperature and pressure, utilizing computer vision tools.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

What CDMOs Wish Biotechs Knew Before Submitting An RFP

This author has worked with CDMOs across different programs and therapeutic modalities. Each experience reinforced the same lesson: a strong RFP can make or break a partnership.

Pain And Pleasure In Project Management Of CDMOs

Tony Sampognaro of Stoke Therapeutics, says, “We're having to rearrange and bolster the constellation of CDMOs we're working with." The nice thing is, Stoke has a comprehensive extended enterprise model. Nonetheless, an all-outsourced model “can add hidden complexity." Here's how to manage that.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Developing Assays For Insulin Analogs And Other Large Peptides

Learn how a physicochemical-based approach can help to accelerate the development of bioanalytical assays for insulin analogs, avoiding delays and increasing efficiency in clinical trial processes.

The Role Of Training Devices And Education In Self-Injection Therapies

Review the evolution of injection devices and prefilled syringes, the benefits of training devices combined with patient education, and an empirical look at patient training.

Filtration Methods To Overcome New Challenges In Viral Safety

This study offers valuable insights to guide informed decisions in virus filtration, aligning with both the PDA TR-41 (2022) and ICH-Q5A guidelines.

Charting A Successful CMC Journey For Your ADC Drug Product

These real-world case studies highlight best practices and strategies to optimize bioconjugate drug product tech transfers and supplies in the clinical or commercial phase.

Installed Herma Labeling Machines Meet Stringent Requirements

To accelerate COVID-19 vaccine production, a leading biologics contract manufacturer sought high-speed labeling machines that could be rapidly deployed.

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Discover how CDMOs can help you achieve and maintain CMC compliance throughout the drug development lifecycle. Outsourced Pharma Live will explore how to leverage CDMO expertise in process optimization, documentation, and regulatory submissions. Learn practical strategies to align your CMC goals with CDMO capabilities to accelerate development and ensure successful drug launches. Registration is free thanks to the support of Curia.

SOLUTIONS

Druggability: A One-Stop Shop

We tailor a complete set of developability studies for early-stage drug development to reduce the barriers for future products to enter large-scale production.

Our Biotech Success — Levicept

Simon Westbrook formed Levicept to develop an idea for a complex fusion chimera protein he believed could interrupt the neurotrophin pathway, and being a true virtual company, he needed a CDMO.

Building On Excellence, Powering What's Next

With a foundation built on operational excellence, cutting-edge technology, and strategic capacity expansion, we’re equipped to overcome the most demanding manufacturing challenges.

Biopharmaceutical Process And Manufacturing Technology Services

Working together with your team to formally characterize and reduce process variability, we can strengthen your case for abbreviated and accelerated agency timelines.

Industry-Leading Biologics Development

See how we're providing support to global clients in all clinical phases and global regulatory arenas with our comprehensive development services for process and formulation development.

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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