Smart Manufacturing: Growing from Pilot to Production
This is the year in which manufacturers will have the courage to bet on data aggregation and AI solutions that help them grow their capacity, moving away from pilot mode and embedding those tools as foundational assets. These have become critical levers to support the expanded demand for drug manufacturing, especially exacerbated with the pandemic. Join John Vitalie, CEO at Aizon, as we discuss how Pharma 4.0 is transforming the pharma landscape to bring gains to manufacturers and to the patients they serve.
The recently opened NJ spray drying facility doubles capacity for amorphous solid dispersions, addressing solubility limits in roughly 70% of small-molecule pipelines.
Lori Dingledine, QC Director Microbiological Control and GTIC Operations at Genentech, provided input on the regulations surrounding raw material manufacturing and use for ATMPs in a presentation at the 2026 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference.
FDA opens applications for its Expedited IND Pilot, pairing sponsors with qualified research institutions to test rolling CMC review ahead of first-in-human trials.
2026 approvals, clinical data, and licensing deals are advancing subcutaneous biologics, reducing patient burden, and reshaping biopharma drug strategy.
At the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference 2026, Helen Motamen, MS
global head, Sanofi Quality Audit, Inspection, Intelligence & Advocacy, at Sanofi, provided advice for creating a strong internal audit program.