July 11, 2024

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

What principle does DSI prioritize for continuous improvement for quality management? How do these principles contribute to the advancement of quality management systems? Continuous improvement is an industry expectation. If you are using quality management systems on a daily basis, it is important to keep up with changes and trends […]
July 3, 2024

Can Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Consulting Pave the Way for New Tech?

Developing new pharmaceutical technologies and drugs is a complex and multifaceted process. A critical component that can determine a new drug's success or failure is the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy. CMC consulting plays a pivotal role in translating a drug's target profile into an actual product by defining […]
June 13, 2024

What CDRP Means in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls

Chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) is a critical aspect of drug development, ensuring new medications' quality, consistency, and safety. However, the lengthy approval process, which can take 10-15 years, increases expenses and limits patient access to novel therapeutics. The CMC Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP) program aims to address this […]
May 29, 2024

How Supply Chain ERP Transforms Efficiency

By integrating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems within supply chain management (SCM), there has been a significant evolution in the operational efficiency and agility of business procedures.  We aim to explore the transformative impact of supply chain ERP and see how these management systems improve efficiencies. This includes its mechanisms, […]
May 23, 2024

API Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to Dr. James Mencel’s Guidanceabout Scaling Up API Processes. Could you please introduce yourself and your expertise in the pharmaceutical industry? I earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Fairfield University in 1979 and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Yale University in 1984 […]
April 29, 2024

Key CMC Considerations for Breakthrough Drug Development

Creating a new drug involves a process that takes a lot of time and effort. When we think about drug development, it can be easy to generalize this procedure and assume that it can be approved rather quickly. However, the timeline for this approval could require you to wait between […]