Abstract
Developing and Managing Successful Bio-Outsourcing Relationships
The bio-outsourcing trend is being influenced by recent developments such as
dwindling biopharmaceutical financial support, increasing costs associated
with building biomanufacturing facilities, increasing regulatory complexity
surrounding biomanufacturing, shortages of qualified manufacturing and
technical personnel, and the advent of disposable technologies. All of these
topics are covered in detail The guide will not only serve as a roadmap for
achieving best practices in bio-outsourcing relationships but will also serve
as a reference source for inexperienced sponsors who need a crash course on
developing and managing productive bio-outsourcing relationships.
Overview
D&MD's Developing and Managing Successful Bio-Outsourcing Relationships guide
represents the first, concise, easy to follow, one-stop publication that
answers all of the seminal questions necessary to create and effectively
manage bio-outsourcing relationships. Individuals who read the guide and
follow its suggestions should be well on their way to establishing long
lasting and productive bio-outsourcing relationships. The guide outlines the
essential ingredients that must be included in any successful bio-outsourcing
relationship between sponsors and contract manufacturers. It also includes a
directory of current contract biomanufacturing companies and providers.
Receive answers to key questions such as:
- Why do companies outsource biomanufacturing?
- How does a company determine whether outsourcing is right for them?
- What legal, business, and financial issues need to be considered before
entering into a bio-outsourcing relationship?
- What are best practices for managing an effective bio-outsourcing
relationship?
- What are the future trends for the bio-outsourcing industry?