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Evotec Refines 2025 Revenue Projections While Upholding Profit Targets: CDMO Market Implications

Evotec has revised its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast but left its R&D and adjusted EBITDA targets unchanged, a move with broad implications for CDMO outsourcing and capacity planning.

Company Announcements
Sharp’s SBTi-Validated Emission Goals: A New Benchmark for CDMO Sustainability

Sharp secures Science Based Targets initiative validation for its near- and long-term emissions reduction goals, reinforcing sustainable practices within CDMO pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains.

Company Announcements
Northern RNA Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veteran Todd Howren, PhD

Northern RNA has appointed Todd Howren, PhD, as Chief Commercial Officer to advance its CDMO services for RNA-based therapeutics and vaccines, bolstering commercial growth and manufacturing capacity.

Company Announcements
Generics Small Molecules: The CDMO Imperative in a Growing Market

As demand for generics small molecules rises, CDMOs must adapt through scalable capacity, rigorous regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to stay competitive.

Company Announcements
CDMOs Poised to Accelerate UF-KureX Solid Tumor Program After $400K NCI Grant

The NCI has awarded $400K to UF and KureX for solid tumor research, highlighting new CDMO collaboration opportunities in oncology biologics, manufacturing, and regulatory support.

Company Announcements
Single-Use Systems in Biologics Manufacturing: Extractables/Leachables Strategy for CDMO

Transitioning to Single-Use Systems (SUS) offers speed but introduces chemical risks. This 2,500-word Q&A-style guide provides a comprehensive Extractables and Leachables Strategy for sponsors working with CDMOs. Discover expert tips on risk assessment, USP compliance, and analytical validation to ensure patient safety in biologics manufacturing.

Q&A
Drug Substance vs Drug Product Comparability: How CDMO Changes Expand Your Study Scope

Navigating the nuances of Drug Substance vs Drug Product Comparability is vital when switching CDMOs. This 2,500-word guide provides expert tips on expanding your study scope. Learn how manufacturing changes impact analytical bridging and how to build a regulatory-compliant comparability plan that ensures safety for biologics.

Tips
Plasmid DNA Tech Transfer to a CDMO: Process, Controls, and Release Testing

Plasmid DNA is the backbone of modern gene therapy and mRNA vaccine production. This 2,500-word technical guide explores the complexities of Plasmid DNA Tech Transfer to a CDMO. We analyze critical process parameters, analytical validation, and release testing requirements to ensure your scale-up meets global regulatory standards.

Technology Transfer
Adventitious Agent Testing in Biologics: Building a CDMO Testing Strategy That Regulators Accept

Protecting biologics from viral, bacterial, and fungal contaminants is a regulatory mandate. This 2,500-word guide details Adventitious Agent Testing strategies at CDMOs. Explore in vitro and in vivo assays, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) trends, and how to structure your testing program to ensure safety and clinical success.

Quality Control
Rapid Mycoplasma Methods in Biologics QC: When CDMOs Can Use Them and How to Validate

Traditional mycoplasma testing takes 28 days, delaying critical patient therapies. This 2,500-word guide explores Rapid Mycoplasma Methods, detailing when CDMOs can implement them and the rigorous validation steps required to satisfy global regulators. Learn how to accelerate your biologics QC without compromising safety or compliance.

Testing Matters