Contract Pharma 2026: Mikart On CDMO Collaboration

The Contract Pharma Contracting & Outsourcing Conference marks its 25th year as a key forum for leaders shaping pharmaceutical outsourcing and contract manufacturing strategies. Bringing together innovators, generics, specialty pharma companies, and service providers, the event creates space for practical discussions on what effective CDMO collaboration looks like in real-world programs.

A central focus is oral solid and liquid dose development, where tech transfer, scale‑up, and quality alignment can significantly influence timelines and costs. Programming emphasizes outsourcing models that deliver value beyond unit price, addressing governance structures, communication frameworks, and risk management approaches.

Conversations also spotlight the importance of integrated capabilities across formulation development, clinical manufacturing, commercial production, and packaging to support continuity across lifecycle stages. For companies reassessing their outsourcing strategies, consolidating partners, or strengthening North American manufacturing networks, the conference offers insight into building transparent, long‑term collaborations that support smoother transitions from development through commercialization.