Clinical Supply Manufacturing Articles

  1. Strategic Procurement For Emerging Pharmas & Biotechs 2/27/2023

    Emerging pharma and biotech companies depend significantly on suppliers, from initial discovery to clinical trials and regulatory approval. As a result, the sourcing and procurement function requires a strategic mindset aligned with business goals to drive an efficient purchasing process throughout the entire supply chain.

  2. Does Single-use Seem Daunting? Try Starting With Standard Assemblies 7/8/2024

    You might not need to outfit your whole facility to take advantage of single-use technology. Assemblies offer a straightforward path to standardizing equipment.

  3. Challenges In Manufacturing TIL For Clinical Trials 3/6/2025

    Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy shows promise for treating solid tumors, but its complex manufacturing profile brings a unique set of issues. Here are some things to watch out for.

  4. Vendor/Supplier Management To Maintain A Drug's Safety Profile In End-To-End Supply Chain Planning 8/17/2023

    FDA 21 CFR 211 requires vendor qualification as a part of the validation process and EU GxP requirements expect robust vendor management, and we expect regulators to issue firmer guidance sooner rather than later. Don't let your pharma/biotech fall short.

  5. Sourcing Plasmid DNA From CDMOs Got More Challenging — Here's Why 11/19/2024

    The demand for plasmid DNA products is intrinsically linked to unique market conditions and funding environments. Here's what's driving them.

  6. Considerations For Potency Assurance Of CGT Products 11/12/2024

    Confused about FDA's draft guidance on potency assays for cell and gene therapy products? Let's clarify a few things and discuss some key considerations.

  7. Process Development With “The End In Mind” For Startups 3/20/2024

    We encounter the term “the end in mind” in product development frequently, but many are unsure what it really means and when it matters. This article sheds light.

  8. 7 Steps To Accelerate Biopharma Manufacturing Processes 5/21/2024

    Now more than ever, manufacturing capability can make or break success. To navigate the challenges, small biopharma companies must adopt these strategic approaches.

  9. A Phase-Appropriate Approach For Assay Validation In Cell & Gene Therapies 10/2/2024

    This article promotes alignment on a common phase-appropriate approach to analytical assay validation with respect to the critical quality attributes of the most common cell/gene therapy modalities. 

  10. When Does GMP Matter In Non-GMP Settings? 4/5/2024

    Would you ever need to follow GMP standards in workspaces where GMP is not required or possible? This article digs into why, when, and how to follow the principles of GMP.