Guest Columns

  1. All The Ways Global Biopharma Still Grapples With Annex 1 3/19/2026

    Biopharma companies can't consistently meet Annex 1 expectations. At the heart of the problems, regulators have shifted the burden of proof to manufacturers.

  2. FDA's 483 Playbook: What It Means For Pharma Outsourcing — And What It Doesn't Address 3/17/2026

    For those involved in outsourcing, the new FDA draft guidance regarding FDA Form 483 observations reshapes the accountability framework. The public comment period ends May 8.

  3. Organic Impurities: New Draft ICH Q3E Guidance For Leachables And Extractables 3/17/2026

    A new draft guidance document from ICH, issued jointly with the EMA, adopts the position that the assessment of leachables and extractables requires a holistic framework for risk evaluation.

  4. Where Contamination Control Really Breaks Down In Practice 3/13/2026

    Contamination control gaps arise when two dynamics merge — when processes become familiar and workloads increase. Here's how to spot them before they spin out of control.

  5. Trends In FDA FY 2025 Warning Letters 3/13/2026

    The FDA issued a total of 303 warning letters to drug and biologics products in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), an increase from FY24. This article reveals key agency focal points and trends.

  6. SUS Interchangeability Assessment And Qualification Best Practices 3/12/2026

    Establishing a robust single-use systems (SUS) interchangeability program can be a pivotal feature of a supply chain resiliency initiative.

  7. Delivery Strategy For Next-Gen Cardiac Gene Therapies 3/12/2026

    As the field matures, the most transformative gene therapies in heart health are treating delivery not as an afterthought but as a fundamental principle.

  8. Accelerating Technology Diffusion In Cell And Gene Therapy 3/11/2026

    Unlike most other drugs, advanced therapies require complex, purpose-built supply chain networks. Making them requires cross-sector collaboration.

  9. 5 QMS Blind Spots You Should Know About 3/6/2026

    Companies often underestimate the complexity of standing up an eQMS. These are five of the most common issues that lead to regulatory and GMP exposure risk.

  10. Outsourcing? When Both Sides Of The Table Are Investor-Backed, Everything Changes 3/6/2026

    The outsourcing relationship is increasingly not sponsor versus provider. It is two investor-backed organizations navigating parallel pressures — with a shared program sitting in the middle.