
Frank Romanski of Lonza Capsugel dives into the excipient side of manufacturing and the emerging prevalence of digitalization.

Frank Romanski of Lonza Capsugel dives into the excipient side of manufacturing and the emerging prevalence of digitalization.

In Episode 28, Miroslav Gasparek, Sensible; Lizzy Lawrence, STAT; and Joe Lewis, Deloitte, go behind the headlines.

Exclusive interviews revealed that digital transformation, data integrity protocols, and a regionalized supply chain are crucial strategies for optimizing drug development and manufacturing efficiency.

The planned Kenvue acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2026, has notable implications for pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing professionals.

J.D. Mowery, Bora, says global sustainability standards are good, AI implementation demands data cleansing, and outsourcing must mature.

Patient compliance is driving the emergence of new modalities, as Frank Romanski of Lonza Capsugel explains in the first installment of a two-part discussion.

AI-driven pharma trends: R&D acceleration via data integration, supply chain localization, excipient innovation, and rapid workforce upskilling.

In this episode of Drug Digest, the discussion centers around the optimization of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain efficiency through the mastering of AI capabilities, data integration, and critical validation challenges.

J.D. Mowery, Bora, says tariffs localize biopharma supply chains, the "biotech freeze" mandates robust data, and AI rapidly optimizes operations.

Maggie Saykali, Cefic, explains that Western pharma vulnerability stems from market loss to Asia, caused largely by short-sighted offshoring due to environmental costs.

Nigel Langley of gChem stresses excipient innovation, safer solvents, and supply chain resilience for pharma’s future in part 2 of a 2-part interview related to his presentation at CPHI Europe 2025.

Eva-Maria Hempe, NVIDIA, says AI collaboration optimizes life science research via routine automation, freeing human experts for complex strategy, ethics, and exploring scarce data.

As Thermo Fisher’s Jennifer Cannon explains in this first part of a two-part interview, the collaboration is intended to help improve the speed and success of drug development.

Pharmaceutical Technology® spoke with Peter Freed, head of Global Pharma CTS, Roquette, about a variety of materials-related topics including protein stability, tablet coating, sustainability, and securing the supply chain.

Maggie Saykali, Cefic, emphasizes the importance of competitiveness and innovation for European manufacturers to create added value and maintain environmental standards.

Nigel Langley of gChem discusses the company’s DMSO, proactive pharma strategies, and more in part 1 of a 2-part interview related to his presentation at CPHI Europe 2025.

Eva-Maria Hempe, NVIDIA, says bio/pharma must centralize AI strategy, tackle silos, prioritize process integrity, and balance quick wins with long-term drug design goals.

React4Life’s Silvia Scaglione emphasizes how organ-on-chip tech and AI are reshaping drug testing, personalized treatment, and the future of bio/pharma innovation.

Maggie Saykali, Cefic, reviews how the EU’s proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to curb supply dependence and shortages by reforming drug procurement.

Eva-Maria Hempe, NVIDIA, explains that accelerated computing, data governance, and “lab in the loop” are key to bio/pharma’s AI strategy for transforming drug discovery and R&D.

Pharmaceutical Technology® spoke with Dr. Weite Oldenziel, CEO of Ofichem, before CPHI Frankfurt 2025 to get his perspective on the API market and why it is important to qualify API suppliers.

Patient adherence is improving thanks to technologies that offer a more personalized experience, deepening the connection between consumers and healthcare brands.

Pharmaceutical Technology® spoke with Christian Dowdeswell, managing director, Arcinova, a Quotient Sciences Company, ahead of CPHI Frankfurt 2025 to find out what makes an end-to-end service provider beneficial to sponsor companies and how digital technologies are changing the industry.

Vishal Mukund Sonje, Vaccine Manufacturing Lead, CEPI, talks about the challenges that arise in the manufacturing of vaccines in various global regions and gives a preview of his presentation at CPHI Frankfurt 2025.

Pharmaceutical packaging plays an important role in sustainability efforts. Maija Pohjakallio, VP, Climate and Circular Economy, Metsä Group, explains how fiber-based packaging can help with these efforts.

Pharmaceutical Technology® spoke with Tara Dougal, Event Director for Pharma at Informa Markets about what attendees at CPHI Frankfurt should expect this year.

US domestic manufacturing investment, R&D model shifts, new excipients, and digital traceability are redefining drug development and supply chains.

The new partnership will work to embed digital identification into labware, solving chain-of-identity challenges for individualized cell and gene therapies.

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Siegfried Schmitt, Parexel, give their opinions on why those working in the pharmaceutical industry should lend their voices to draft regulations.

Major pharmaceutical investments in the United States are expanding API, capsule, and packaging capacity, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting domestic drug production.