A Checklist For Engineering Due Diligence In Pharma M&As

By Erich H. Bozenhardt and Herman F. Bozenhardt

The pharmaceutical industry has evolved dramatically over the past 40 years, constantly changing the manufacturing environment to accommodate products, processes, efficiencies, equipment development, and compliance. All of the companies have changed, and today they more frequently analyze their product portfolio, manufacturing business, and facility efficiencies to rationalize their manufacturing scheme. In addition, the steady rise of contract manufacturing firms has added another dimension to the pharmaceutical manufacturing equation, as those plants expand and renovate to attract and accommodate new manufacturing capability.