Contract Pharma

Lonza has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the CDMO business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a transaction that will significantly expand Lonza’s U.S. manufacturing footprint while allowing Merck to sharpen its focus on its core Life Science portfolio. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04D5wg-0   #pharmanews #CDMO #acquisition #lifescience

Lonza is further expanding its integrated bioconjugation manufacturing offering with a large-scale expansion in Visp. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04D1XwP0   #pharmanews #ADCs #bioconjugation #CDMO

LGM Pharma shares a key lesson from successful acquisitions: preserve what works. In this exclusive Q&A, learn how the company approaches integration, maintains customer trust, and builds on existing strengths to drive long-term growth. ➡️ hubs.ly/Q04C_B_n0   #CDMO #pharmamanufacturing #pharmaindustry #acquisition

Seals, connections, and component swaps can all open a path for microbes in multiple use injectors. Nelson Labs’ Cassidy Law explains how simulated use testing finds the weak spots.   Read the Pharma Matters Q&A on Contract Pharma: hubs.li/Q04CSMKq0   Sponsored by Nelson Labs

Quality in pharma is evolving from a reactive compliance function to a predictive, data-driven discipline powered by digital transformation and AI. In this new Contract Pharma article, industry leaders discuss how quality culture, connected systems, and intelligent technology are helping manufacturers prevent issues before they occur and better meet rising sponsor expectations. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CSv3z0 #Pharma #CDMO #QualityManagement #AI #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #LifeSciences #ContractPharma

Early development choices can create biologics validation risks that surface later. Learn how to get ahead of them in this Contract Pharma webinar with Thermo Fisher Scientific on Nov 17, 11 AM ET.   Register free: hubs.ly/Q04CG-rQ0   Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mixer geometry and tip speed aren’t just performance variables. A new peer reviewed study in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences shows they’re product quality variables for biologics.   Download the full study: hubs.li/Q04CgVBQ0   Sponsored by SaniSure

Adalvo has acquired a romiplostim biosimilar program from Enzene, which will supply the product from facilities in Pune, India. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04CCTv40 #pharmanews #biosimilar #acquisition

Standard label materials can put injectables, E&L studies and brand reputation at risk. UPM Adhesive Materials explains why labels built for pharma close the safety gap.   Read more: hubs.li/Q04CsMlf0 Sponsored by UPM Adhesive Materials

At the Veeva R&D and Quality Summit last week, Peter Gassner reiterated Veeva Systems’ vision of building the industry cloud for life sciences through software, data, AI, and consulting services that make the industry more efficient and effective. Read our summary of his keynote ➡️ hubs.ly/Q04Cvb9-0 #pharmanews #Veeva #Veevasummit #AI

Are you at AAPS PharmSci 360? Stop by and visit the Contract Pharma team at booth no. 1447. If our magazines and friendly faces aren't enough to entice you, maybe the bowl of candy is? #pharmsci360 #AAPS #contractpharma

Sponsors are evaluating CDMOs on more than capacity. As CGT programs scale, supply chain continuity and predictable execution are reshaping partner selection. Read more: hubs.li/Q04zPzLB0   Sponsored by @cryoport

Ardena has invested in a new compaction simulator to enhance its tableting development capabilities and accelerate manufacturing timelines. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04C7fsh0   #pharmanews #CDMO #CRO #tableting

New modalities demand cold chain precision. ❄️   Gunter Van Hoof of Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics, talks scaling across temperature ranges on #PharmaMatters.   🎧 Listen now: hubs.li/Q04zPtTb0   Sponsored by Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics

Did you miss Peter Gassner’s keynote at Veeva Systems’ R&D and Quality Summit? Read the summary, featuring announcements about strategy, AI and more ➡️ hubs.li/Q04C2pXQ0   #pharmanews #Veeva #AI #agenticAI #VeevaSummit

IQVIA and Veeva Systems have expanded their existing partnership with the selection of Veeva CTMS, eTMF, Study Startup, and Site Connect as enterprise standard applications that will be used across IQVIA clinical development studies. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04BxD0L0   #pharmanews #clinicaldevelopment #operations

UCB recently dedicated the future site of its U.S. biologics manufacturing campus in the Rowen innovation district, Gwinnett County, Ga. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04BxBWP0   #pharmanews #biologics #manufacturing

Sterile Injectable CDMO See how Thermo Fisher Scientific’s scale- and platform-flexible autoinjector, pen injector, and prefilled syringe capabilities can help improve sponsors’ supply chain strategy for clinical trials. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04ByJ4k0 Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sterile express solutions Simplify sterile drug development with an integrated approach combining quality, expertise and timeline commitments to reach clinical milestones faster and move your program forward successfully Learn more: hubs.li/Q04B6mk70 Sposnored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

By integrating automated robotic systems and digital AI capabilities, Merck’s new ADVANCE research facility is designed to streamline the analysis of biological samples from the company’s ongoing clinical development programs while supporting a broad and diverse pipeline. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04BxBwk0   #pharmanews #AI #robotics #biologics