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September 2026 — CDMO Opportunities And Threats Report

Each month, Outsourced Pharma works in conjunction with PharmSource, part of GlobalData, to present its “Contract Manufacturing: Opportunities and Threats (CMOT) Report” to our readers. The report identifies CDMOs that might be impacted by key events affecting their clients, including company acquisitions, product acquisitions and licenses, product approvals, late clinical product terminations, and FDA rejections.

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EDITOR'S DESK

On The Ground At BPI: Jacqualyn Schulman, Ph.D., On Accelerating Clonal CLD
An interview with Jacqualyn Schulman, Ph.D., a principal scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), on her presentation at BPI 2026, “Fast-Tracking CHO Cell Line Development Using Integrated Engineering Strategies.”

AstraZeneca's Focus On Predictive Control, Semi-Autonomous Processing

This article captures key takeaways from a BioProcess International keynote by Preeya Boppana, director of MSAT process analytics and laboratories at AstraZeneca, titled “Transforming Biologics Manufacturing: Leveraging Predictive Analytics and Advanced Process Control for Next-Generation Operations.”

Prioritizing Quality Over Everything

Regulatory compliance and cGMP manufacturing expert Tatyana Matveeva, Ph.D., explains the role and importance of a quality unit in an organization, as well as what happens when it’s compromised.

Evaluating The Levers Driving Productivity In Bioprocessing

Experts discuss where productivity gains can be achieved and how development teams should seek to improve process performance in this recap of the Bioprocess Online Live event "The Levers And Tradeoffs That Drive Process Productivity."

Overcoming Recovery Challenges In AAV Production

Siren Biotechnology's SVP of vector development, Nathalie Clément, Ph.D., explains the challenge of purifying AAV capsids and the ways developers are optimizing vector recovery.

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For The End Of Class VI?
Revisions to USP <87> and <88> update biological reactivity testing — changes that are especially important for companies that rely on single-use technology.
When Lyophilization Fails At Scale, First Scrutinize Your Formulation
When lyophilizing a challenging biologic drug product, use an integrated approach optimizing formulation and process parameters together.
The 5 Shifts That Could Remake Lyophilization By 2040
Purdue University-based LyoHUB charts a risk-based course to modernizing freeze-drying technology for better performance and advanced modalities.
Complete Response Letters For CGTs Share This Common Theme
One expert’s analysis found CMC-related concerns in about 75% of complete response letters. He outlines a path to stronger CMC readiness for cell and gene therapies.
Your 7 Decisions To Make Before MES Configuration
Don't wait until manufacturing execution system (MES) configuration to answer these 7 questions. Define your manufacturing process before digitizing it.
DEA Reveals Hidden Costs Of Analytical Validation Guidelines
By treating distinct validation guidelines as decision-making units, data envelopment analysis (DEA) allows for the mathematical evaluation of their resource efficiency.
Qualification And Validation Of Depyrogenation Tunnels And Autoclaves
Systemic vulnerabilities exist in thermal uniformity assurance, steam penetration verification, regulatory fragmentation, and tech harmonization.
FDA Modernizes Container Closure Guidance: What Is Changing And Why It Matters
The proposed revision reflects changes in packaging technology, drug delivery systems, quality risk management, and more that have occurred since 1999's guidance.

BIOPROCESSING WHITE PAPERS

Modular Automation: The Plug-And-Produce Opportunity For Life Sciences
Explore how the advantages of modular automation in life sciences emphasize flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings through plug-and-produce systems that enhance production adaptability and speed.

Comparing In-Line Vs At-Line Variable Pathlength Tech For UF/DF
11/20/2025

Discover how rapid amino acid profiling improves media insight, detects variability, and supports real-time optimization for stronger bioprocess control, as well as strategies to reduce risk.
Random And Semi-Targeted Integration In Cell Line Development
8/5/2025

While semi-targeted approaches may offer precision, uncover how they may fall short in overall efficiency and productivity, especially in late-stage manufacturing.
Data-Centric Organoid Services For Predictive Drug Response And Next-Generation Oncology Research
10/1/2026

Patient-derived organoids are gaining traction as translational tools in oncology, but their value depends on the quality and context of the data they generate, not the models alone.
Exploring The Future Of Cell Expansion In Cell Therapy Manufacturing
6/26/2026

As cell therapy scales, success depends on more than clinical promise. Smarter expansion strategies, automation, and flexible manufacturing platforms are becoming critical for improving consistency.
The Essential Ingredient For GxP Training Innovation
6/4/2026

Advanced learning tools depend entirely on the health of the underlying training matrix. Establish a clean, data-driven framework to reduce compliance risks and recover lost operational hours.

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Editorial Collections are subscriber-only, curated resources that combine expert interviews, feature articles, and industry analysis to help readers better understand emerging trends, operational challenges, regulatory developments, and best practices shaping the biopharma industry.

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