Newsletter | March 5, 2024

03.05.24 -- What Does The Catalent Acquisition By Novo Holdings Mean For The Biopharma Industry?

FEATURED EDITORIAL

What Does The Catalent Acquisition By Novo Holdings Mean For The Biopharma Industry?

Novo Holdings, the parent company to Novo Nordisk, announced a deal last week to acquire Catalent, the global CDMO, at a value of $16.5 billion. In the same breath, Novo Holdings announced they will sell three sites directly to Novo Nordisk, implying that the rest of the assets of the company will continue to operate as a stand-alone CDMO. This article unpacks the acquisition, discussing questions such as, “What does it mean for customers?” and “Does this deal reshape the CDMO market?”

Reinventing The Classic Pharma Campus

Perhaps your company is located on, or considering expanding to, a biopharma or life-sciences campus. Ever wonder how these “campuses” (or “parks”) materialize? Jason Benson of JLL Life Sciences Real Estate Solutions explains to chief editor Louis Garguilo.

Technical Talent Tailing Off At CDMOs?

“Having been outsourcing to CDMOs for 20 years in the small molecule space, I see a distinct difference in technical performance compared to my mid-2000s CDMOs," says an executive. What's going on here?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Time, Logistics, And Manufacturing In Autologous Cell Therapy Clinical Trials

Learn how the establishment of effective guidelines and standardization relevant to cell therapy development can help to minimize delays and lead to more positive outcomes.

Shifting Strategy: Advanced Approaches To Plasmid Production

Explore the benefits of working with a CDMO that has extensive plasmid experience and integrated project teams across the production process.

Accelerating AAV Analytical Development And Testing

Finding a CDMO that can perform all the necessary testing for an AAV product can make a significant difference for a nascent company or novel drug.

Preparing For FDA Pre-Approval Inspection: Quality And Regulatory Topics

Learn about strategies to meet the quality and regulatory requirements of cell and gene therapies and how to identify issues early on, reduce quality and compliance risks, and avoid delays and rework.

Delivering AAV Therapies Via Candidate Screening And Feasibility Studies

As developers begin their AAV therapy research, opting to conduct early phase studies with an experienced CDMO can help mitigate funding challenges and procure material for clinical data generation.

The Promise Of Augmented Reality In Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Augmented reality enables drug sponsors to provide remote assistance and direction to their manufacturing team during tech transfer, helping to reduce costs, streamline timelines, and improve the effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

Accelerating Your Gene Therapy: Not All Platforms Are Created Equal

Standardized methods, materials, and analytics are critical for overcoming hurdles in the gene therapy space. Explore how a platform approach to fast-track AAVs can enhance quality and efficiency.

SOLUTIONS

Lentiviral Vector Development And GMP Manufacturing

LentiPeak, our suspension-based, scalable lentiviral vector production platform, enables efficient transition for cell and gene therapies from the preclinical stage through clinical development and commercialization.

NanoAssemblr GMP System: Power To Commercialize

Built on our revolutionary NxGen technology found in our NanoAssemblr family of instruments, the NanoAssemblr GMP System enables you to go from concept to clinic with speed and confidence.

An Audacious Gene Therapy Program Creates A New CDMO Leader

Learn about the formation of Andelyn Biosciences and the creation of a small GMP facility to produce viral vectors. The talent and tenacity of the researchers paid off with the first FDA-approved systemic gene therapy.

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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