Articles by Katie Anderson

  1. Chugai Accelerates Automation To Boost Operational Efficiency 6/3/2026

    What do you do when tasked with producing drugs of different molecular sizes, including highly potent compounds, in the same facility on a global scale? You tap technological advances in automation, modular design for flexibility, and tie it together with systems that enable real-time data.

  2. Navigating Rough Pharma Seas With Collaboration 5/22/2026

    Facing geopolitical, regulatory, and operational complexity, pharma leaders are rethinking supply chains, embracing AI, and simplifying processes. Progress hinges on cross-industry collaboration and shared standards to build resilient, efficient systems.

  3. Makary's Exit Raises New Questions About FDA Stability And Direction 5/13/2026

    After serving as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a little over a year, Dr. Marty Makary resigned on May 12, 2026.

  4. [Video] Get It Right with The Gemba 5/8/2026

    The idea of the Gemba walk originated after World War II in Japan, specifically in relation to automotive production at Toyota. The word can be translated to “the real or actual place,” referring to where the work takes place—in the case of pharma or automobiles, on the factory floor.

  5. Making Mental Health Drugs: Promising Therapies And Manufacturing Challenges 4/30/2026

    Psychedelic therapies have shown promise in treating mental health disorders, but it will take close collaboration and cooperation of all related agencies and manufacturers to make this promise a reality.

  6. A 5-Step Foundation For Early CQV Involvement 4/28/2026

    All too often, a project’s issues show up in CQV, and it is there that blame is pointed. However, these issues start earlier and are entirely avoidable with proper planning.

  7. Challenges And Solutions In Aseptic Evolution 4/22/2026

    Aseptic processing has undergone a considerable evolution over the past 35 years in new equipment, standards, procedures, training and regulation. Navigating these challenges is essential to minimizing risk.

  8. ISPE Announces 2026 FOYA Winners 4/20/2026

    These awards recognize pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects that demonstrate excellence across innovation, operations, supply chain, Pharma 4.0, and social impact.

  9. 6 Things You Need to Know from Life Sciences Future SW 4/16/2026

    For momentum in pharmaceutical research and development, consider taking a second look at Western Pennsylvania, where capital is flowing in, innovation is picking up and growth is expected.

  10. Lilly's Toolbox For Fast Track Fill Finish Sites 4/1/2026

    Constructing greenfield fill finish sites is always a complex task, but throw in there the added challenge of delivering the site expediently, and the task becomes increasingly complicated.