Process Analytical Technology (PAT): The Official Language of Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

Process Analytical Technology (PAT): The Official Language of Pharmaceutical Outsourcing
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In a recent Specialty Chemicals Magazine article listing the common gripes of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and their bio-pharma sponsors, Dr. Paula J. Shadle, reported that one of the top complaints of both CMOs and bio-pharmaceutical companies was that "communication is difficult and misunderstandings keep occuring."1

Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) is a communication tool that can reduce miscommunication that occurs during the transfer of a process to a partner for further development or manufacturing.  Effective PAT provides quantitative measurements of the critical process variables that directly relate to batch success or failure.  By monitoring the batch process in real-time, operators can better ensure that desired batch results are achieved - faster, more repeatable, and with tighter product quality.

As they implement Quality by Design (QbD) guidelines, pharmaceutical companies are becoming more dependent on PAT tools to improve internal communication throughout chemical and product development and manufacturing.  PAT-related data is proving an effective language with which to document and communicate process guidelines and ensure product requirements - between sites and across borders.

As bio-pharmaceutical outsourcing suppliers search for ways to differentiate themselves and improve the efficiency of their own operations, the ability to communicate with the sponsor company in the language of standard PAT methods may prove to be a valuable next step.

Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Webinar Details
During this webinar, the application of Process Analytical Technologies to improve outsourcing communication will be discussed.  Specific case studies will be presented: 

Webinar Presenter
Your online presenter, Terry Paul Redman, has over 12 years of experience helping pharmaceutical companies and their partners successfully implement PAT technologies for improved understanding and direct control of critical process parameters in a variety of processes including API synthesis, crystallization, and product formulations.

Interactive
At the end of this online seminar, there will be an interactive Q&A session providing you with the opportunity to ask questions.

1 Shadle, Paula J., Outsourcing GMP manufacturing of drugs and biologies, Speciality Chemicals Magazine, May 2008, pp. 14-15

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