Outsourcing

Steven Denham, director of biostatistics at MPI Research, discusses the impact the Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data may have on the pharmaceutical industry.

Mergers and acquisitions have changed the shape of the contract services market as big players seek to build full-service capabilities.

Transparent communications, both qualitative and quantitative data, and a clear understanding of each other’s needs are keys to collaborating on better product quality.

For successful partnerships, it’s important to take a long-term view, focus on simple designs, and address potential payer concerns up front.

Only half of new drugs make it past Phase III. Adopting best practices and collaborating more closely with contract research organizations can help ensure success.

Despite the move to more strategic partnerships, research shows that tactical outsourcing is still alive and well.

Aging populations and increased access to healthcare translates into opportunities for biopharmaceutical companies.

Today’s analytical laboratory equipment reflects the realities of downsizing, outsourcing, and the need for speed.

Keith Moore, vice-president of analytical services, Metrics Contract Services discusses gains use in dissolution testing.

Today’s analytical laboratory equipment reflects the realities of downsizing, outsourcing, and the need for speed.

Novasep is building a new synthesis laboratory and adding capacity for kilogram-scale batches of synthetic molecules that are needed for biological testing and preclinical trials, at its Pennsylvania, US facility.

Vetter announces completion of multi-functional building for development service and IT functions.

Planned expansion at Onyx Scientific add laboratories, GMP suites, and storage space.

Charles River Laboratories entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WIL Research.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced the acquisition of a biopharmaceuticals manufacturing plant in Minnesota.

Industry experts discuss what the outsourcing market holds for 2016.

GENEWIZ signs definitive agreement to acquire Beckman Coulter's gene services business.

AMRI adds analytical capabilities to its outsourcing services offerings with the acquisition of Whitehouse Labs.

Quotient Clinical announced on Dec. 16, 2015 that is has acquired Co-Formulate Limited.

Capsugel adds clinical trial and commercial manufacturing, as well as particle engineering services with two acquisitions.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing expands disposable technology capabilities at aseptic facility.

Ajinomoto Althea expands biological drug product manufacturing operations to include ADCs.

Ropack Inc. adds R&D, formulation, lab analysis, and manufacturing capabilities in Long Island, NY.

Paragon Bioservices entered into a contract with the International Aids Vaccine Initiative for the process and analytical development and cGMP manufacturing of an HIV vaccine candidate.