Newsletter | May 12, 2026

05.12.26 -- Advancing Drug Products With The Right CDMO Partner

 

 

As drug product pipelines grow more complex — across both injectable biologics and small molecule therapies — development and manufacturing are increasingly defined by the ability to balance speed, scalability, and precision. From formulation through fill-finish, these critical stages demand specialized expertise, robust quality systems, and reliable capacity to ensure timelines, compliance, and product integrity stay on track.

 

That’s why the Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update (OPCU) is designed to go beyond a simple view of capacity and instead highlight what truly differentiates today’s CDMOs: their technologies, experience, facility footprints, and real-time readiness to support a range of programs, from oral solid doses to sterile and advanced modalities.

 

Through short, focused digital sessions, CDMOs present a practical look at their capabilities across key development and manufacturing stages. These briefings give biopharma teams, consultants, and investors clear, actionable insight into available options — making it easier to assess fit, reduce risk, and accelerate decision-making.

 

Recent Sessions Available On-Demand       
Small Molecule Drug Substance/Small Molecule Drug Product – 3/11/2026     
Cell & Gene Therapy/Analytical Service – 3/12/2026  
Large Molecule Manufacturing/Fill-Finish – 3/10/2026

 

Upcoming OPCU Topics & Times

Mammalian Cell Culture | 5/19/2026, AM Session       
Highly Potent Drug Development & Manufacturing | 5/19/2026, PM Session     
Combination Products & Drug Delivery | 5/20/2026, AM Session     
Large Molecule | 5/20/2026, PM Session   

 

Access more on-demand OPCU recordings and upcoming sessions here.

FILL/FINISH

August BioServices

A U.S.-based sterile injectable CDMO delivering small and large molecule manufacturing, supported by aseptic technologies, integrated quality systems, and commercial-ready capabilities.

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August Bioservices

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

Uncover a CDMO providing fill‑and‑finish services across vials, syringes, and cartridges, supported by isolator-based filling lines and a biologics-ready scale.

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Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

Kindeva

An overview of sterile fill‑finish capabilities showcasing automated aseptic technologies, scalable capacity, and collaborative approaches for efficient, reliable injectable supply.

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Kindeva

Upperton Pharma Solutions

An inside look at a modern Annex 1–compliant sterile facility designed for flexible aseptic and terminally sterilised manufacturing across multiple drug delivery routes.

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Upperton Pharma Solutions

Simtra

View the sterile injectable expansion highlighting investment, advanced fill‑finish technologies, and flexible manufacturing from development to commercial production.

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions

SMALL MOLECULE DRUG PRODUCT

Upperton Pharma Solutions

Learn more about UK-CDMO, Upperton Pharma Solutions, and their expertise across oral, nasal, pulmonary and sterile drug product development and manufacturing

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Upperton Pharma Solutions

Douglas CDMO

Douglas CDMO assists pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with their contract manufacturing and development needs, specializing in high-potency softgels and liquids.

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Douglas CDMO

Adare Pharma Solutions

With a proven history in drug delivery, Adare’s facilities in the US and Europe have developed and manufactured more than 65 products sold by customers worldwide.

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Adare Pharma Solutions

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Align formulation, process, and scale strategy early to support larger batches, new equipment, and commercial manufacturing — cutting rework and speeding Phase I to launch.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bora Pharmaceuticals

Bora Pharmaceuticals is a global CDMO specializing in small molecule drug product development and manufacturing from clinical through commercial supply.

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Bora Pharmaceuticals