Growing With A Flexible, Collaborative CDMO

By Kim Berger and Paul Magreta

When selecting a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), companies typically place the greatest emphasis on price, quality and capabilities, but do not always appropriately weigh other factors –– such as geographic proximity with its benefits to communication and collaboration when close and its challenges when distant –– that can have a direct impact on project success. In addition, choosing a CDMO that is agile, innovative, and exhibits a willingness to invest in new equipment, infrastructure and services will allow the innovator company and the CDMO to grow together.