Newsletter | February 26, 2026

02.26.26 -- The Top 10 Nations Redrawing The Outsourcing Map

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Where Biologic Stability Programs Fail—and How ICH Q1 Can Help You Get It Right

Stability is no longer a back-end regulatory checkbox. In this Catalent webinar, experts unpack how the draft ICH Q1 guidance moves stability to the front lines of biologics development and risk management. Learn what’s changed, why legacy approaches fall short, and how to redesign stability programs using case studies to uncover hidden risk early. Click here to learn more.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Advanced, Tailored ADC Solutions

Accelerate the development of next-generation cancer therapies with optimized ADC solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of global clients.

Efficient Development Of Biologics

Reducing biologics manufacturing costs requires strategic late-stage process development, yield optimization, scale-up, and raw material substitution.

mRNA Vaccines And Therapeutics: Current Trends And Perspectives

Delve into the advancements and transformative impact of mRNA vaccine technology on modern medicine and explore how this technology is revolutionizing healthcare for the future and beyond.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Top 10 Nations Redrawing The Outsourcing Map

There was a time when your outsourcing strategy could be managed with a simple spreadsheet and a focus on cost-per-liter. Those days are gone…

This Industrial Fungus Has Protein Expression Promise For Pharma

Trichoderma reesei is well characterized for industrial uses. A Finnish research group is exploring it for pharmaceutical protein expression.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Benefits Of Outsourcing To An Integrated CDMO

Streamlining ADC development through an integrated CDMO can reduce risk and improve quality. Discover why specialized expertise in linker chemistry and bioconjugation is key.

Pharma Outsourcing Goes Green

Operational excellence meets ethical stewardship. Data-driven strategies and renewable energy integration are shaping a responsible future for global manufacturing and community engagement.

Periodic Counter Current Chromatography: A Step Toward Continuous DSP

PCC boosts Protein A capture efficiency, cuts resin costs, increases productivity, and enables continuous downstream processing without sacrificing quality or compliance.

CDMOs - Key Collaborators In Streamlining Drug Development

Accelerating biologics development requires more than speed. Assimilate how the right CDMO partnership can streamline processes and help you reach the market faster without sacrificing control.

Building Bioanalysis Infrastructure For Modern Drug Development

Drug development accelerates with AI, decentralized trials, and adaptive protocols, but legacy CRO infrastructure lags. Platform-based systems enable speed, automation, and continuous improvement.

Streamline Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing With Versatile Platforms

Gain insights into how standardized quality controls, robust analytics, and streamlined processes can improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the development lifecycle.

3 Keys To Drug Discovery Success — Foresight, Hindsight, And Insight

If you don’t know where you are going, how will you get there? Articulating the destination of your therapeutic is essential for determining whether it is commercially viable and meets required milestones.

N-1 Perfusion Strategies For Commercial-Ready Biologics

Learn how an approach with modular N-1 perfusion strategies shortens seed train timelines and reduces facility strain — enabling upstream processes that scale reliably for commercial manufacturing.

Global Reach, Biotech Speed: Clinical Packaging, Labeling That Delivers

By integrating scalable operations, reliable supply chains, and deep regulatory expertise, biotech companies can eliminate bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and accelerate trial execution.

FIH: Reach Milestones Sooner With A Technology-Driven Approach

Accelerate your path to IND and FiH with AI-driven design, advanced cell line engineering, and intensified processes delivering high titers in 9–14 months.

SOLUTIONS

The Dream Plant: Within Your Reach. Built For Your Success.

As pressure to accelerate timelines mounts, finding a CDMO committed to optimizing processes with innovative technologies is key for adding efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.

See How We Bring Biotech Innovation To Life!

Affinity is the driving force behind everything we do. It's reflected in our deep commitment to our clients, our dedicated teams, and ultimately, the patients who depend on life-changing therapies.

R&D CDMO Services

Understand R&D support including cell and strain development, research banking, process optimization, technology transfer, and bioprocess characterization using modern experimental and quality frameworks. 

Boosting Capacity: New Progress In Fill‑Finish Operations

Find more than just reliable, flexible support along the entire value chain of injectables. See how dual-site EU-based operations provide scalable capacity and seamless global supply for your molecules.

Analytical Services

View extensive analytical and microbiological testing, stability studies, and method development to streamline development workflows, support regulatory readiness, and accelerate timelines.

Health Inspired, Quality Driven

A new chapter outlines system‑level testing for elastomeric components used in parenteral packaging, emphasizing integrity, usability, and lifecycle compliance requirements across diverse delivery systems.

Our World Class Fill Finish Facility

An aseptic environment for diverse injectables, advanced automation, and Annex 1–aligned processes, supporting smooth transitions from development to commercial supply and long‑term strategy.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule 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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