PharmTech Weekly News Roundup – Week of January 12, 2026

In this PharmTech video feature, we highlight the week’s industry news in an easy-to-consume, fun format. New roundups will drop every Friday, so be sure to come back each week.

Collectively, the week’s coverage discusses the pharmaceutical industry’s recent developments and current regulatory landscape. Read on for recaps of each story we’ve covered.

Dycem Celebrates 60 Years of Contamination Control

Dycem celebrates sixty years of innovation in contamination control and high-friction polymers to ensure safety in global regulated industries.

EMA and FDA Collaborate on Framework for AI Use in Drug Development

FDA and EMA establish ten guiding principles for safe, ethical AI application across the entire biopharmaceutical product development lifecycle.

Industry Outlook 2026: Navigating AI, Sustainability, and Operational Resilience

Industry experts predict 2026 will be defined by agentic AI adoption, sustainable manufacturing practices, and resilient, geographically diversified supply chains.

Integrating AI and Machine Learning in Drug Discovery and Development

Pharmaceutical companies leverage AI and machine learning to accelerate early-stage drug discovery, utilize digital twins, and streamline regulatory workflows.

Jubilant Biosys Announces New Facility in India

Jubilant Biosys expands its Noida facility to double chemistry capacity, integrating discovery and early-phase scale-up for pharmaceutical research clients.

Pharma Manufacturing Professionals Are Staying Put Despite Growing Uncertainty

Industry surveys show pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals face rising job insecurity but remain committed to the sector for intellectual stimulation.

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience in a Shifting Market

Biotech companies mitigate geopolitical risks by auditing supply chains and implementing multi-sourcing strategies to ensure stable essential material access.

Single-Use Systems Enable Commercial-Scale CGT Manufacturing

Single-use systems and robotic automation industrialize cell and gene therapy

manufacturing by reducing validation burdens and enhancing process scalability.

SÜDPACK Medica to Unveil Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging and Streamlined Services at Pharmapack Europe 2026

SÜDPACK Medica introduces recyclable mono-material blister packaging and streamlined procurement services to advance sustainability in pharmaceutical and medical sectors.

The Transformative Potential of AI to Enhance Patient Treatment

AI technology enhances patient care by prioritizing clinical trials for unmet medical needs and enabling precision prescribing through digital health.

Tjoapack Expands Bottle Packaging at Netherlands Facility

Tjoapack boosts global capacity by adding flexible, GMP-compliant bottle packaging lines in the Netherlands while expanding its United States footprint.