How To Choose The Right Manufacturing Partner To Meet Your Goals

By Patrick Salvermoser, Head of Project Management, and Britta Snackers, Senior Manager of Business Development, Minaris Regenerative Medicine GmbH (Germany)

As drug sponsors from all stages begin the journey of developing clinical or commercial manufacturing strategies for cell or gene therapies, the task of identifying honest, reliable partners to meet their needs is of the utmost importance. This selection process should first start early and internally, prior to meeting with prospective manufacturers. To launch a successful search, begin by outlining the scope of your project, defining its goals and mandatory CDMO features. From that vantage point, your team will be in a much better position to assess potential partners.

Ultimately, no two drug manufacturing journeys are the same; as such, it is vital to ensure that both sponsor and CDMO are committed to open communication around challenges, flexible solutions, and patient-centricity. By building trust into your dynamics, you are far more likely to develop a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship that you can depend on throughout your drug’s life cycle. Before you embark on this journey, consider the best ways to ensure that your chosen CDMO partner has the expertise and experience to manufacture your product safely and efficiently, guaranteeing that a high-quality drug is delivered to patients in need.