Articles by Katie Anderson

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 4 Facility Considerations for API Manufacturing 3/25/2026

    Success depends not only on equipment and infrastructure, but also on specialized workforce training, rigorous quality control, robust data management, and increasingly sophisticated supply chain and manufacturing technologies.

  7. Raising The Bar In Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing 3/12/2026

    Ratio Therapeutics' chief commercial and manufacturing officer, Scott Holbrook, joined me to discuss how his team at Ratio Therapeutics is tackling the challenges of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.

  8. 9 Pharma Trends To Watch In 2026 2/27/2026

    What does 2026 ultimately hold for the industry? To explore that question, Lawrence Blatt, CEO of Aligos Therapeutics, sat down with me to share his perspective on the trends shaping the year ahead.

  9. The Rise Of The Autonomous Pharma Plant 2/18/2026

    What does a production facility of the future look like? That’s exactly what Bayer management asked its team before planning began for the world’s most modern pharmaceutical facility, Solida 1.

  10. At Base Camp: Lilly's Manufacturing Capacity Journey 2/13/2026

    In 2025 alone, Lilly announced plans to build new facilities in Texas, Alabama, Virginia and Pennsylvania in addition to facility expansions in Indiana, Wisconsin and Puerto Rico.