How To De-Risk Drug Development Through Optimized Lead Candidate Selection

An evolving toolbox of technology and advanced scientific knowledge is fueling the growth of a wide range of next-generation drugs in today’s pipelines. These novel but complex products, while offering the ability to treat previously unmet medical needs across the globe, also present many challenges. This is often due to their unique profiles that require bespoke development and manufacturing processes as opposed to using well-known platform approaches, adding even more risk to a space fraught with uncertainty. And with the biotech industry coming off of a record run of capital funding, deals, and IPOs¹, this increasingly competitive market leaves little room for error or delay. Therefore, selecting and optimizing the right lead candidate becomes critical, as this allows you to de-risk your drug development process and maximize your chances of success.