Editorial

31. What CDMOs Wish Biotechs Knew Before Submitting An RFP 4/23/2025

    This author has worked with CDMOs across different programs and therapeutic modalities. Each experience reinforced the same lesson: a strong RFP can make or break a partnership.

32. 8 Actions To Redefine Sponsor–CDMO Relationships 4/22/2025

    When viewing a CDMO as merely a service provider, interactions are often limited to completing tasks. This mindset can stifle innovation and problem-solving.

33. Navigating Tariffs: Implications And Strategies For Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers 4/17/2025

    The U.S. tariffs on trading partners bring a whole new set of challenges, but there are tactics and strategies companies can deploy to help offset the cost and operational impacts. 

34. 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. 

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.