Guest Columns

  1. Causal Mechanism And Effect Analysis (CMEA): FMEA's Simpler, Effective Alternative 5/1/2026

    This article describes causal mechanism and effect analysis (CMEA) as an alternative to failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for analyzing and managing the industry’s risks.

  2. The Stepwise Path Lilly Mapped From Paper To Digital Logbooks 4/30/2026

    Eli Lilly and Company started at the front lines, on the shop floor gathering operator input, when switching from paper to digital logbooks.

  3. Minimizing Regulatory Risk For Biologics Manufacturing Changes 4/29/2026

    Any manufacturing process change for a biologic can raise comparability questions. Here’s a practical, action-oriented strategy to ensure health authorities are satisfied.

  4. Selecting The Right eQMS To Maximize Quality Maturity 4/23/2026

    Let's take a closer look at the current electronic quality management system (eQMS) landscape in pharma/biotech and what a future-ready eQMS must enable to support continuous improvement.

  5. Do Changes Signal The End Of Biosimilar Regulatory Redundancy? 4/23/2026

    First came excitement over the looming patent cliff. Then, FDA and EMA took big swings at what many have called redundant work. Combined, they make a more attractive environment for biosimilar developers.

  6. How AI Could Clear Logistics Roadblocks Limiting Patient Access To CGT 4/23/2026

    Patient access often gets mischaracterized solely as a cost and pricing issue. A discussion among industry leaders reaches a deeper, more complex conclusion.

  7. FDA's First cGMP Enforcement Action On AI Misuse In Drug Manufacturing 4/22/2026

    The warning letter, issued to Purolea Cosmetics Lab, describes a manufacturer that used AI agents to generate drug product specifications and more. Here's why the outsourced pharma industry should take note.

  8. Validating Candel's BLA-Ready Analytics Profile 4/22/2026

    The adenovirus/prodrug company discusses in-house assay development and the validation work to confirm CQAs like potency and cell line integrity.

  9. Mapping Candel Therapeutics' Sprint To The BLA Finish Line 4/22/2026

    Leaders from the adenovirus/prodrug developer discuss the complex balancing act of preparing to scale up for commercial manufacturing without overextension.

  10. Expanding The IV → SC Framework: What Reformulation Really Means 4/22/2026

    IV → SC is a system design challenge. Success depends on aligning formulation, device, manufacturing, and clinical strategy early to avoid costly failures and redesigns.