Featured Pharma Online Editorial

71. Vaccine Manufacturing: Harnessing Lab Deviations 9/8/2021

    For National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting timely vaccine manufacturing-centric content such as this from Tunnell Consulting's Bob Johnson. The presence of deviations may seem inevitable, yet COVID has brought to light the question of how vaccine manufacturing sites can manufacture more vaccines, more efficiently. This article explains how.

72. How To Find & Manage Biotech Consultants Effectively 9/6/2021

    The roles being filled by biotech consultants have grown considerably, as companies are becoming more familiar with working with consultants and more people are interested in pursuing a consultant career. But how do we find good consultants, and how do we ensure that our consultants are as committed and engaged as our full-time employees? Here's how to accomplish that.

73. What's The Role Of Interim Consultants In The Life Sciences & How Do We Use Them Effectively? 9/3/2021

    When life sciences companies need new talent, they typically have two options: bring in a consultant or hire a full-time employee. Usually, this decision is dictated by the permanence of the role, but sometimes, timelines complicate things. In this situation, an interim consultant can be the solution. But what is the interim consultant's role, really, and how do we use them effectively?

74. Best Practices To Ensure Quality Of Raw Materials Used To Manufacture Therapeutic Proteins 8/25/2021

    Across biologics, raw material quality is a key driver of product quality and consistency. This article recaps a recent U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) workshop on the subject, including recaps of best practices and experiences shared by the FDA, Merck, Biogen, and more.

75. 10 Critical Validation Parameters For Microbiological Experiments 7/26/2021

    In studying a microbiological method, different validation parameters require assessment. These are variables or factors that can be controlled, changed, or measured in the experiment. This article outlines the key parameters to consider.

76. Selecting The Best Human Factors Method For Your Medical Or Drug Delivery Device Evaluation 7/21/2021

    A robust human factors process is critical to product optimization and market competitiveness for medical devices and drug delivery devices, but not all companies have the resources, funding, or time to conduct such user studies. Genentech's head of human factors engineering examines the three major categories of evaluation that you should consider, the pros and cons of each, and how to select study participants.

77. PIC/S Annex Update: What Is Your ATMP Control Strategy? 6/30/2021

    Recently, the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) revised Annex 2 of its GMP guide addressing the manufacturing of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). While this guide is not an FDA or EMA guidance, it represents the consensus thoughts of a group that those regulators participate in. 

78. Best Practices For Designing Microbiology Experiments 6/23/2021

    A sound scientific approach can be taken for running experiments and qualification of microbiological methods. This article looks at factors to consider in drawing up assessment criteria for a microbiological test, including the limit of detection, specificity, and quantification. 

79. Synthetic Oligonucleotides: Regulatory, Analytical & Manufacturing Considerations 5/28/2021

    In early March 2021, more than 300 professionals in regulatory, industry, and academic roles attended the USP's virtual Workshop on Therapeutic Peptides and Oligonucleotides. Building on regulatory considerations and control strategies, the workshop explored innovative techniques being used to analyze synthetic oligonucleotides, ensure quality, and reduce waste. 

80. A LIMS Audit Framework: What To Audit & How To Prepare 5/24/2021

    Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are inevitably the subject of regulatory focus and audit. This article considers what to audit and how to audit a LIMS, presenting a framework useful to those planning to undertake a LIMS audit and for laboratory managers who need to prepare.