The Contract Pharma Podcast
Contract Pharma is the premier media outlet linking contract service providers and their pharma/biopharma sponsors. Rooted in our legacy print publication—issued 9 times per year—the Contract Pharma brand continues to evolve across its digital media platforms through ContractPharma.com, Contract Pharma Direct eNewsletters, and social media channels.
When APIs Get More Complex
An Insider’s Guide to Reaching a Right-the-First-Time Tech Transfer
Isoprene — From Vapor to Value
In this episode of the Pharma Matters Podcast, host Ben Locwin speaks with Achim Gsponer, Head of Production at Valsynthese SA, about the challenges and opportunities of working with isoprene—a highly volatile and reactive building block used in specialty chemicals. The discussion explores how Valsynthese safely manages hazardous chemistry in a CDMO setting, from controlling complex Diels–Alder reactions to ensuring reproducibility in multipurpose facilities, and what it takes to turn a difficult raw material “from vapor to value.”
High-Risk Chemistry, Smarter Development: Inside Valsynthese’s CDMO Expertise
In this episode of the Pharma Matters Podcast, host Ben Locwin speaks with Luca Allievi, R&D Chemist and Project Manager at Valsynthese SA, about how the company has built a reputation as a CDMO capable of handling some of the most challenging chemistries in pharma and fine chemicals.
Pharma Matters Podcast: Contract Pharma Talks with Jim Donovan of Pfizer CentreOne
The Vice President and General Manager for Pfizer CentreOne talks with host Ben Locwin about CDMO industry trends.
Pharma Matters Podcast: Contract Pharma Talks with Rick Knight of Pfizer CentreOne
Global Head of Strategic Account Management for Pfizer CentreOne talks with host Ben Locwin about the advantages of working with an integrated CDMO.
Pharma Matters Podcast: Contract Pharma Talks with Tom Wilson of Pfizer CentreOne
Vice President and Global Contract Manufacturing Leader for Pfizer CentreOne talks about supply chain reliability trends.
The Contract Pharma Podcast: Val Pannell, Business Development Manager, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
Contract Pharma contributing editor Ben Locwin talks with Val Pannell, business development manager at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, a CDMO that provides fill-finish services for liquid vials, lyophilized vials, syringes, and cartridges for customer's clinical through commercial products. Pannell spoke about what pharma and biotechs should look for in a CDMO's culture, and how to ensure the two companies work well together.
The Contract Pharma Podcast: Val Pannell, Business Development Manager, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
Contract Pharma contributing editor Ben Locwin talks with Val Pannell, business development manager at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM), a CDMO that provides fill-finish services for liquid vials, lyophilized vials, syringes, and cartridges for customer's clinical through commercial products. Pannell spoke about what pharma and biotechs should look for in a CDMO's culture, and how to ensure the two companies work well together.
