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Off Script: A Pharma Manufacturing Podcast

Pharma Manufacturing
FDA
Automation
Cell and Gene Therapy
Robotics
Autologous Cell Therapy
CTMC
Drug Development
Rockwell Automation
Annex 1
API Innovation Center
Continuous Manufacturing
Antibody Drug Conjugates
Association For Accessible Medicines
Neuland Laboratories
Chloramines
Ultraviolet (UV) Technology
Peptide Development
Peptide Synthesis
Artificial Intelligence
Flow Chemistry

The Off Script podcast offers in-depth interviews and discussions with industry experts about hot-button topics in pharma, and goes behind the scenes of Pharma Manufacturing’s print and online coverage, which follows the industry’s biggest issues surrounding scale-up, technology innovations, regulations and more!

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Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, regional manufacturing initiatives, and evolving supply chain risks reshaping the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers are rethinking how biologics are produced and delivered around the world. Rather than rely... more

As biopharma pipelines become more complex and market conditions continue to evolve, manufacturers are rethinking how they scale capacity, deploy capital, and build supply chains. The industry’s focus is increasingly shifting toward developing the fl... more

Interest in macrocyclic peptides (MCPs) continues to grow, which means manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to develop production methods capable of supporting commercial-scale demand of these molecules. While they offer a unique combination of... more

As peptide therapeutics become larger, more complex, and increasingly purity-sensitive, manufacturers are confronting a new layer of execution challenges. Long-chain peptides introduce compounding scale-up inefficiencies, increasingly fragile purific... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sharad Kotturi
Chief Scientific Officer
Neuland Laboratories
Episode: How Peptide Development Complexity Is Reshaping CDMO Partnerships: Part Two
Sharad Kotturi
Chief Scientific Officer
Neuland Laboratories
Episode: How Peptide Development Complexity Is Reshaping CDMO Partnerships: Part One
Wayne Lem
Global Applications Manager for Trojan Technologies
Trojan Technologies
Episode: Solutions Spotlight: Managing Chloramines in Pharmaceutical Water Systems
David Leroux-Petersen
CEO of Corealis Pharma
Corealis Pharma
Episode: Can CDMO-to-CDMO Collaboration Simplify Drug Development?
JB Agnus
CCO of the CDMO division
Bora Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Can CDMO-to-CDMO Collaboration Simplify Drug Development?
Steve Cabano
President of Pathfinder
Pathfinder
Episode: Delivering Pharma’s Mega-Projects in a Resource-Constrained World: Part One
Mark Christopher
Vice President of Pathfinder and Head of Pathfinder's Pharmaceutical Division
Pathfinder
Episode: Delivering Pharma’s Mega-Projects in a Resource-Constrained World: Part One
Haley Johnson
Senior Manager of Product Management
West Pharmaceutical Services
Episode: Annex 1 and the Shift to Proactive Sterile Manufacturing
Bill Matakas
Vice President of Business Transformation
West Pharmaceutical Services
Episode: Annex 1 and the Shift to Proactive Sterile Manufacturing

Host

Andy Lundeen
Host of Off Script with a focus on pharma manufacturing and industry coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • An informative gem!

    Just discovered them through the schizophrenia episode and I’m so glad I did. A fresh, straightword and informative podcast. Perfect for those who want to learn about the latest insights of the industry in a concise manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hellomaleny
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show!

    A total gem in Pharma Industry! Very knowledgeable and informative, the hosts and guests provides real insights that definitely work. Glad to find your podcast, I'm learning a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retchelle_Platforce
    Philippines3 years ago

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Guests and hosts are praised for real-world insights and practical discussions that translate to action.
Listeners describe the show as informative and concise, with clear takeaways for the pharma industry.
Praise for depth and breadth of topics, from policy to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
The content is seen as a valuable resource for staying current on regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain topics.

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#123
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#250
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#166
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AI and the Future of Drug Development
Q: How should companies position themselves to stay competitive as standards increase and the landscape expands over the next five to ten years?
The guest emphasizes embracing AI and automation at scale, maintaining agility, and aligning capabilities with next-generation modalities to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment.
AI and the Future of Drug Development
Q: What trends are driving the evolution of drug delivery platforms for complex biologics?
The discussion points to evolving delivery options that better match the complexity of modern biologics, with a focus on enabling safer, more scalable administration and optimizing patient outcomes.
AI and the Future of Drug Development
Q: How is the industry adapting its development and delivery strategies to support gene therapies and next-generation genetic medicines?
Anthony discusses the need to rethink delivery platforms and regulatory strategies to accommodate the unique challenges of gene therapies, including manufacturing agility and safety considerations.
AI and the Future of Drug Development
Q: What is the current momentum in monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates, and how might these modalities change development and delivery requirements?
The guest highlights that innovations in monoclonal antibodies and ADCs are contributing to faster maturity of these modalities, which in turn is reshaping how companies design development programs and delivery strategies to accommodate increasingly sophisticated biologics.
AI and the Future of Drug Development
Q: What forces are driving acceleration in drug development and where are we seeing the most transformative impact?
Anthony notes that AI and automation are major accelerators across modalities, driving faster development timelines and enabling more complex therapies to advance, with significant impact on biologics and next-generation modalities.

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The show features in-depth conversations with industry leaders across pharmaceutical manufacturing, from CDMO collaborations and mega-scale capital projects to regulatory shifts, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation modalities like CGT and ADCs. Episodes frequently explore real-world governance, risk management, and implementation challenges—covering topics such as domestic manufacturing strategies, resilience of the medicine supply, automation and data-enabled manufacturing, and the evolving regulatory landscape. A standout is its focus on practical paths to scale, including governance models, supplier partnerships, and end-to-end solutions that bridge science, engineering, and policy. This makes it a strong listen for executives, e... more

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