Contract Development Services

Strengthening the Supply Chain for Pharmaceutical Ingredients

July 02, 2013

The US and EU move forward with measures to fortify the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Navigating the Global Manufacturing Supply Chain

March 02, 2013

As the strategic value of emerging markets increase, pharmaceutical companies increase their R&D and manufacturing investments.

Building Toolboxes through Cross-Functional Partnerships

February 01, 2013

When speaking of partnerships, the discussion typically focuses on the relationship between a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical company as the sponsor company and a contract-service provider.

Patheon to Acquire Banner Pharmacaps

October 31, 2012

Patheon will acquire softgel-specialist company Banner Pharmacaps, based in North Carolina in the US, for $255 million

Size Associations in the CRO Outsourcing Relationship

August 01, 2012

The author provides results and commentary on a survey analyzing outsourcing strategies, practices, challenges, and outcomes in the selection of a CRO.

Quality by Design: A Contract Organization's Perspective

August 01, 2012

The author discusses how a CDMO helps in gaining process understanding and in developing robust, high-quality products and processes.

A Look into the Future of Pharmaceutical Outsourcing: Perspectives from Jim Miller, president of PharmSource

July 02, 2012

Jim Miller, president of PharmSource, examines the future direction of CROs/CMOs and the factors influencing the pharmaceutical contract services sectors.

35th Anniversary Special: New Models in Contract Services

July 02, 2012

Sponsor companies' increasing focus on strategic outsourcing has changed the rules of the game.

Case Studies in Pharmaceutical Project Management

February 01, 2012

A technical forum featuring Catalent Pharma Solutions, SAFC, and Neuland Laboratories.

Contract API Manufacturing: The Year in Review

December 02, 2011

Expansion activity was limited as fine-chemical producers and CMOs of API and intermediates grapple with changing industry fundamentals.