Clinical Supply Manufacturing Articles

  1. Solving The Leukopak Supply Chain Issue With Cryopreservation 11/25/2024

    Allogeneic cell therapy developers report an alarming number of starting materials arrive at the wrong temperatures, late, or fail to arrive altogether.

  2. Phages As A Pharmaceutical: New EMA Guidance On Antimicrobial Drug Development 11/17/2025

    The EMA has now issued a draft guidance on quality aspects of phage therapy medicinal products. Rising antimicrobial resistance has renewed interest in bacteriophages to fight pathogens.

  3. The 4 Technologies Poised To Transform The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain In 2025 And Beyond 12/2/2024

    These key technological advancements will significantly impact the pharma/biotech supply chain in 2025 and beyond. If you aren't implementing any of them yet, you may want to rethink your plans.

  4. New Group Wants 'Phase-Appropriate' Thinking To Retire 9/4/2025

    Decisions in cell and gene therapy are not about aligning with arbitrary clinical phases but about balancing risk.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. What Can The Tech Sector's 'Minimally Viable' Concept Teach Biopharma? 10/9/2025

    Deciding what is good enough to get started can support the mindset of building something without sacrificing quality, functionality, or safety.

  8. ICH Revises Q1 Guideline, Advancing Stability Testing Standards 4/24/2025

    In April 2025, the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) released draft ICH Q1: Stability Testing of Drug Substances and Drug Products for public consultation. This new draft guideline represents the first major overhaul of global stability testing standards in over two decades.

  9. Multiplying Forces Of Clinical Supply Outsourcing 1/30/2023

    There are a number of varying and converging forces baring down on sponsors looking for CROs/CDMOs who can provide a full slate of services around their clinical-trial material. Both CDMOs and sponsors need to add or subtract from their strategies to adjust.

  10. Drug Product Formulation & Process Development: The Must-Have Skills At A Glance 8/26/2024

    Specialists in drug product formulation and process development at small biopharmas need to balance scientific knowledge and multidisciplinary know-how across the stages of product development.