Institute for International Research

IBC's 5th International Outsourcing Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals was one of 5 conferences that took place during Biopharmaceutical Development & Production Week which took place on March 2-6, 2009 in Carlsbad, CA.

The focus of this year's conferences was New Contract Manufacturing Approaches to Minimize Cost, Reduce Risk and Ensure Quality. Attendees gathered for this two day conference to:

• Hear the latest industry advice on how to deal with frustrating challenges like: managing multiple CMO's; streamlining the CMO the selection process; and overcoming new regulatory hurdles.
• Address tough questions surrounding safety, due diligence and ethical supply chain management at CMO's in emerging countries, to help you decide whether outsourcing in these geographic areas is right for your company.

Conference Highlights Included:

Keynote Presentation:

The Changing Outsourcing Landscape - Strategic Drivers & Solutions
Arindam Bose, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Biologics Strategy & Alliances, Worldwide Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pfizer Global R&D

Featured Session:
Traversing the Antibody Drug Conjugates Supply Chain Obstacle Course
Genentech and ImmunoGen team members will present extensive case studies, actual experiences, lessons learned, and insight into the CMO selection process when outsourcing antibody drug conjugates (ADC's).

Session Topics Covered:

• New Considerations for Making Difficult Outsourcing Decisions
• Traversing the Antibody Drug Conjugates Supply Chain Obstacle Course
• The Evolution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Single-Use Manufacturing: Potential for Risk and Opportunity for Improved Quality
• How to Achieve Success by Maximizing CMO Expertise

This conference was conveniently co-located with Technology Transfer and Process Validation for Biopharmaceuticals giving attendees access to these additional conferences and networking in the shared exhibit hall which featured over 33 booths.

Planning is now underway for Biopharmaceutical Development & Production week 2010 which will return to the La Costa Resort and Spa on March 1-5, 2010. Join the Outsourcing Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical priority contact list for latest updates on this conference for 2010!