Guest Columns

  1. Pharmaceutical Sovereignty: The Resilience We Cannot Outsource 4/15/2025

    Pharmaceutical sovereignty is no longer a theoretical concern. Sovereignty in this context does not imply isolation, but rather strategic resilience: building robust national and regional capabilities that ensure security while enabling global collaboration. 

  2. How AI Is A Game-Changer For Auditing Compliance And Efficiency 4/9/2025

    In the life sciences, audits have long been bogged down by repetitive tasks. AI is changing the way auditors operate, making compliance more seamless than ever.

  3. A Closer Look At Buffer Recycling For More Sustainable Bioprocessing 4/8/2025

    Recognizing the unexplored potential to save resources, one researcher realized consumption reduction of up to 50% during a key phase of downstream processing.

  4. Struggling With GxP Systems? There's A DAP For That 4/2/2025

    A typical life sciences enterprise now has 500+ software applications. A digital adoption platform (DAP) is an overlay to help with user adoption, like an advanced version of the MS Word "paperclip" assistant.

  5. Risk Management Planning: Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes 4/1/2025

    Few life sciences companies are ready for a disaster, particularly a cyber one. Key factors include an integrated approach to cyber preparedness and risk planning, a dedicated team, and more.

  6. AI Model Cards Make Function And Risk Easier To Understand 3/31/2025

    AI doesn’t follow predefined logic like traditional software. Here's a tool, including a downloadable template, to answer critical compliance questions quickly.

  7. Amgen's Deep Learning Approach To Vial Inspection 3/31/2025

    The company is testing how artificial intelligence can help bring down the number of false rejections caused by factors like glare on the glass or bubbles in the vial.

  8. Embracing Turnkey And Outsourced Quality Management In Biopharma 3/28/2025

    In-house quality management systems often struggle to keep pace. Many organizations are adopting turnkey and outsourced quality management solutions to ensure compliance and enhance efficiency.

  9. Questions You And Your New CDMO Might Be Asking 3/27/2025

    One expert who has been on both sides of contracting relationships explores common questions you could — or should — be asking before signing up with a new manufacturer.

  10. Using Digital Shadows To Reinforce Downstream Modeling 3/26/2025

    This model class transfers real-time information in one direction, and it can help bridge the gap between digital model and fully functioning digital twin.