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Mastering Biotech's Insourcing/Outsourcing Trade-Offs

Here's a case for the biotech hybrid model, one that relies on a crack team of internal core talent complemented by broad reliance on external vendors.

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EDITOR'S DESK

A Biotech Business Model That's Investor-Friendly
For biotechs meeting with current and potential investors, says Edward Ahn, CEO, Medipost Inc., “it should be about demonstrating your business continuity more than anything else.” Investors know, he says, “any supply chain may be fragile.” Indeed, Ahn’s organization has put in place an intriguing business model to address such concerns. It includes owning part of a CDMO.

From Biology Grad To Manufacturing Guru

Stephanie Wimberly graduated from Howard University in 2012 with a degree in biology. What was next? An online search turned up an intriguing area – pharmaceutical manufacturing. “It was manufacturing,” she thought, “but I could still help patients." It was a fortuitous start. This young female professional with a penchant for helping others started a manufacturing career that has wound through GSK, and leadership roles at Shire/Takeda. Now as a manufacturing consultant, here is her advice for manufacturing outsourcing, and careers.

Taking The First Steps Towards Digitalizing Biopharma Development

AbbVie's head of biologics purification development and digitization teams, Moiz Diwan, Ph.D., and independent technology consultant Kat Kozyrytska share their thoughts on AI and smart technology adoption in this recap of the Bioprocess Online Live event, “How Digital Tools Are Accelerating Biopharma Development.”

Bioprocess Online's 2025 Editorial Reflections

Bioprocess Online's chief editor, Tyler Menichiello, reflects on the year and provides a preview of what to expect in 2026.

We're A Virtual Biotech. CDMOs Should Treat Us As A Priority

Chief Editor Louis Garguilo says he's sure some readers will smirk at our headline. CDMOs are running a business; they may attempt to treat all customers equally, but they focus where the most financial gain is. That's usually with bigger clients. Nonetheless, according to a very experienced outsourcing professional, there's nothing humorous here at all.

GUEST COLUMNISTS

From IV To Subcutaneous: It's Not About Convenience, It's About System Design
IV→SC transition extends beyond dose, volume, concentration, and device; it requires integrated system design, not a series of isolated optimizations.
New Research: Co-Expression Could Make Plant-Based Systems Viable
By co-expressing Protein A with the protein of interest, the work proposes to reduce the abundant cost of chromatography resins with a one-pot purification approach.
Quantifying Single-Use Waste Produced During mAb Manufacture
Discover the current scale of plastic single-use technology waste and its projected growth, specifically for the biomanufacturing domain. There is an increasing need for sustainable solutions.
From QM To QMM For AI-Assisted Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
The FDA’s focus has shifted from tracking quality metrics to promoting quality management maturity. AI/ML is poised to help with efforts, though it introduces additional complexity around data integrity.
The Systems And Choreography Needed For Grade B ATMP Material Transfer
Traditional material air locks often fail to account for the sheer throughput needed for cell therapy workflows. These design tips help prevent traffic jams.
Rethinking ATMP Assurance When Sterility Timelines, Reality Misalign
The compendial 14-day sterility testing window exposes product and patient to numerous risks, but settling on a rapid alternative also presents its own set of challenges.
Immobilized Enzymes Promise Alternative To Cyanogen Bromide's Toxicity
Proteases may be more expensive up front, but the benefits of cutting out a highly toxic substance quickly add up when disposal and environmental safety costs go down.
Ever Wonder What Running A $50B Capital Facilities Project Feels Like?
Eli Lilly and Company's projects in the U.S. include greenfield sites where little infrastructure exists. Here's how the company's approaching the challenge.

BIOPROCESSING WHITE PAPERS

Process Development For Lyophilized Products
Learn to identify potential product failure points and design robust formulations and processes for lyophilized products backed by solid data.

Advances In Regulations For Viable Environmental Monitoring
2/21/2025

Viable air monitoring is critical for environmental monitoring programs in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Explore current regulatory standards as well as the impact of the EU GMP Annex 1 revisions.
Optimizing DSP Development: Faster Timelines, Lower Costs, And High-Quality Processes
4/8/2025

The biopharmaceutical industry faces growing downstream processing challenges in purifying complex biologics efficiently and at scale.
Bench To Bedside: Trends In Regenerative Medicine
7/19/2024

Discover the promising capabilities of regenerative medicine. Learn about four advanced techniques that can restore damaged tissue and offer hope to patients with severe conditions.
Economic Advantage Of Robotic Gloveless Pharmaceutical Isolators
4/28/2025

Are robotic gloveless isolators the key to smarter, safer, scalable solutions? Discover how they can revolutionize aseptic filling by reducing contamination, minimizing waste, and enhancing manufacturing flexibility.
Epigenetics Application Guide
10/2/2024

To fully understand biology and disease mechanisms, it is crucial to explore the role of epigenetic factors. Explore how epigenetic regulation works and methods to study these essential components.

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BIOPROCESSING APP NOTES & CASE STUDIES

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BIOPROCESS ONLINE CONTENT COLLECTIONS

This collection of articles digs into the industry’s growing focus on knowledge management as an indispensable facet of biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical development, exploring how it plays into risk management, quality, vendor relationships, and supply chain resilience.