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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- Sorriso's Path To Oral Biologics Dosing Is Through The Gut
- Why 'Which Is Best?' Is The Wrong Question In CGT Development
- Finding Compatibility In Love And CDMO Partnerships
- Five Takeaways from BIO 2025 and Why You Should Stay Tuned
- Lonza Bets On Biologics. What's It Mean For You?
- Understanding FDA's New National Priority Voucher Pilot Program
EDITOR'S DESK
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Lonza Bets On Biologics. What's It Mean For You?
It’s a large and universally recognizable CDMO, so this matters. Swiss-based powerhouse Lonza will increase its focus on biologics, and “advanced synthesis” including for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), cell and gene therapies (CGT), and mRNA therapeutics. Will other CDMOs follow suit? What's this say about the future of development outsourcing and our industry?
Bioprocess Online chief editor Tyler Menichiello shares his three key takeaways from the 2025 BIO International Convention.
This summary features key takeaways from the Bioprocess Online Live event, "Challenges And Considerations For Purifying Multispecific Molecules."
Autolus Therapeutics' COO talks about the accelerated construction of the company's cell therapy manufacturing facility, The Nucleus.
Bioprocessing facility expert Herman Bozenhardt responds to some unanswered audience questions from a Pharmaceutical Online Live event on facility design and validation.
GUEST COLUMNISTS
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Sorriso's Path To Oral Biologics Dosing Is Through The Gut
Following positive results from a Phase 1b trial, company leaders describe scaling their yeast expression and spray-drying processes as they prepare for Phase 2.
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Why 'Which Is Best?' Is The Wrong Question In CGT Development
In cell therapy development, the instinct to seek a single “best” option is natural — but in reality, there’s rarely a universal winner.
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Understanding FDA's New National Priority Voucher Pilot Program
The FDA's vouchers will be issued to companies addressing health issues in the U.S. and increasing domestic manufacturing, among other criteria.
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The Latest Techniques And Technology For Differentiating Capsids
Since AAV gene therapy’s origins, scientists and regulators have sought optimized ways to measure empty/full capsids. This expert reviews pros and cons of modern methods.
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AI-Assisted QMS: Bridging ISO/IEC 42001:2023 And ICH Q10 For Pharmaceutical Excellence
Integrating AI into quality management systems (QMS) can be a transformative opportunity to enhance quality assurance, improve compliance, and enable proactive risk management.
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Navigating FDA Regulatory Changes: Policy Shifts, Deregulation, Restructuring, And Future Oversight
Recent shifts within the U.S. FDA reflect an increasingly complex tension between scientific rigor and accelerating political and economic pressures. Here are the newest developments and emerging focal points.
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Ask The Pros — The Latest In Downstream HCP Mitigation
Two downstream biologics processing experts address some of the field's complex, nagging questions about mitigating host cell proteins.
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How Is RIM Software Transforming Regulatory Compliance?
Regulatory information management (RIM) software tools streamline global regulatory processes on a single cloud-based platform throughout the entire product life cycle.
BIOPROCESSING WHITE PAPERS
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Importance Of Assessing Mannitol Crystallinity In Lyophilized Drug Products
Drug product stability may be seriously compromised if mannitol completes crystallization during storage rather than during the freezing or annealing step in the lyophilization process.
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Digital Biomanufacturing, Now: From Digital Dreamer To Digital Doer3/24/2025
Discover how digital biomanufacturing is revolutionizing drug production by exploring strategies for integrating digital technologies to enhance efficiency, reliability, and innovation in bioprocessing workflows.
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5 Steps To Completing A Successful Root Cause Analysis5/30/2025
Discover how Root Cause Analysis transforms manufacturing by addressing underlying issues, improving quality, and preventing future failures, which empowers teams to move from reactive fixes to strategic solutions.
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Considerations And Options For Prefilled Syringes10/16/2024
Explore the benefits of prefilled syringes to enhance product convenience, reduce drug waste, and streamline your pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
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Clear MRSA Infections At Single Low Doses1/4/2024
Multidrug-resistant bacteria are rendering antibiotics ineffective. Review preclinical results of a potent macrocycle derivative and why collaboration is crucial to transition discoveries into treatments.
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Vial Breakage During Lyophilization: Root Causes And Mitigation10/16/2024
Learn how controlling freezing rates, using specialized vials, and employing optimized stoppering techniques can reduce the risk of vial breakage during lyophilization and ensure high product quality.
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