Outsourcing Formulation Development & Manufacturing: Understanding Critical Attributes Earlier in Development Leads to a More Robust Drug Product

Outsourcing early development activities is something Almac is experiencing more of as companies look to accelerate from candidate selection to clinical trial entry and get to proof-of-concept as quickly and efficiently as possible. “Smaller, virtual companies have outsourced these activities for many years, but we increasingly see larger pharma companies outsourcing more of their early development portfolios,” says James Hurst, Vice President Operations & Charnwood Site Head, Almac Pharma Services.