Newsletter | January 8, 2026

01.08.26 -- Trading Places: 2025 Intensified CDMOs Recruiting Sponsor Talent

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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

Advances in peptide drug delivery have opened new opportunities for peptide drug products, with non-parenteral routes of administration — such as oral and nasal — now feasible.

Overcoming Unique Client Challenges With A Strong Collaborative Partnership

Through close collaboration, proactive communication, and agile project management, our partnership accelerated an oncology program and helped overcome complex preclinical hurdles.

Increasing Batch Size And Reducing Cycle Times For A Biologic

JHS partnered with a global pharma company to optimize biologic production, increasing output by 50% and reducing batch release times by up to 30%.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Trading Places: 2025 Intensified CDMOs Recruiting Sponsor Talent

CDMOs have valid reasons for it. Professionals on both sides say external development and manufacturing organizations want to be viewed in a better light by sponsors. Recruiting experienced sponsor-side professionals is one step to accomplishing that goal. Not exactly new, but intensified in 2025. And expect more in 2026.

What 2025 FDA Warning Letters Tell Us About GMP Compliance

This analysis identifies key compliance trends and regional disparities by examining the 2025 U.S. FDA warning letters issued to drug product manufacturers posted between Jan. 1 and Dec. 9, 2025.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Advances In High-Concentration Protein Formulation Development

High-concentration protein formulations improve patient convenience but face challenges like surfactant degradation. Innovative strategies optimize stability and quality for development.

Secure Tech Transfers Of Biological Products In Sterile Manufacturing

Recognizing what it takes to complete technology transfers effectively and efficiently is crucial to selecting the best partner for your project and product needs.

Streamline Process Development & Scale-Up Of Your Antibody

Process development bridges early discovery and clinical manufacturing, reducing risk, improving scalability, and aligning biologic programs with regulatory and commercial success from the start.

BD Vystra Disposable Pen

BD Vystra Disposable Pen is a proven, globally adopted drug delivery platform with over 175 million units sold, supporting diverse therapies in 40+ countries.

Seamless Process Transfer Using An In Silico Bioreactor Scaling Tool

Transferring cell cultures between scales is challenging and error-prone. Discover a bioreactor scaling software that predicts optimal settings to enable efficient scale-up and progression to clinical studies.

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SOLUTIONS

A Solution Ahead: Reliable, Customized Solutions For Global Markets

Discover reliable, customized injectable fill/finish solutions. Expertise covers high-potent drugs, ADCs, and biologics, supported by two aseptic sites and global regulatory compliance.

MilliporeSigma Capacity Update: ADC

The streamlined collaboration encompasses every stage, including bioconjugation, linker and payload supplies, formulation development, and final fill/finish of drug substance.

Leveraging Advanced Technology And Proven Expertise

By leveraging our proprietary non-viral gene insertion technology, GPEx® Lightning ensures rapid development timelines and high-yield production, making it an ideal solution for complex biologics.

Integrated ADC Offering: From Concept To Commercialization

Leveraging deep ADC expertise and experience, successfully develop high quality, commercially viable processes, spanning from pre-clinical development through commercial scale manufacturing.

Finding End-To-End ADC CDMO Solutions

Leverage the expertise of three industry leaders collaborating seamlessly to take your ADC from DNA to aseptic fill faster than ever.

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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