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PharmaSource Podcast

Life Science Networks
CDMO
Sustainability
Pharmaceutical Industry
Supply Chain Management
Digital Transformation
Gene Therapy
Cdmos
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Drug Development
FDA
Biotechnology
Covid-19
Biologics
External Manufacturing
Contract Manufacturing
CDMO Partnerships
Glp-1
Biopharma
Supply Chain
Cell and Gene Therapy

Welcome to the PharmaSource podcast: the pharma and biotech podcast that explores the latest trends, challenges, and commercial opportunities shaping the biopharma manufacturing and outsourcing. In each episode we'll be speaking with top executives, researchers, and outsourcing experts, who share their perspectives on topics such as building a smarter, more sustainable supply chain, how to partner... more

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“We can adjust and be flexible around equipment configuration, but we can’t be flexible around what is a clear communicator and an honest partner.”

Damien Perriman is Chief Commercial Officer at ExoZymes, a Nasdaq-listed company using AI-enhanced en... more

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“Rather than saying that there’s a gap from the industry, I think there’s a listening gap from our governments.”

Neha Dave is an independent EU Government Affairs Advisor based in Brussels, with more than 20 years of experience across the EU institu... more

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Moderated by Raman Sehgal, Host of Molecule to Market, this opening panel at CDMO Live Europe 2026 brought together Melanie Wamsler, External Network Strategy Lead, Takeda, Rocco Paracchini, Vice President, Morpho, Kaan-Fabian Kekec, Partner, Simon-K... more

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“There isn’t enough capacity for antibody-oligo conjugates out there today, full stop,” says Geoff Glass, CEO of Abzena. “And it’s really because of the volume requirements for the diseases.”

Geoff Glass is Chief Executive Officer of Abzena, the end... more

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Rocco Paracchini
VP of Morpho, sponsor for the session
Morpho (Alpha Sigma)
Episode: "Stop Talking About Resilience in the Future Tense": What Pharma Actually Wants From CDMOs
Campbell Bunce
Chief Scientific Officer, Abzena
Abzena
Episode: Abzena on AOCs: Building US Capacity to Compete With China
Geoff Glass
Chief Executive Officer, Abzena
Abzena
Episode: Abzena on AOCs: Building US Capacity to Compete With China
Rosemary Coates
Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute; President of Blue Silk Consulting
Reshoring Institute; Blue Silk Consulting
Episode: “Mexico Is the New China”: Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates on the Future of Pharmaceutical Reshoring
Steven Weissman
Head of CMC, Cognition Therapeutics; responsible for drug substance/product development and clinical supply
Cognition Therapeutics
Episode: How Cognition Therapeutics Cut Cost of Goods by 85% Through Smarter CMC Strategy
Sabrina Mattos
Senior Director External Manufacturing for the Americas at Elanco
Elanco
Episode: CDMO Relationship Management Across the Americas: Why Culture Changes Everything
Prakash Savarirayan
Seasoned life science procurement leader, former Takeda/Roche executive, consultant
Independent Consultant
Episode: Why the Least Expensive CDMO Could Cost the Most
Dr. Vijay Vittal Mathad
CEO of CRAMSN Research Park
CRAMSN Research Park
Episode: “One Size Doesn’t Fit All”: CRAMSN COO on Serving Biotechs and Big Pharma Under One Roof
Leon Tian
Director of Project Management at ProBio
ProBio
Episode: How To Deliver a High-Concentration Bispecific Antibody Tox Batch in 4 Months

Hosts

Luke
Multiple episodes host the PharmaSource show, with a focus on outsourcing strategy and CDMO partnerships.
Matt Holt
Panel host and industry facilitator; co-founder of Collaborative Sourcing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Dr F Robinson

    Really enjoying this podcast from PharmaSource - great topics and speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fattyboom-boom
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very interesting

    Great first episode with John LaMattina. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThePimpernel
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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How Cognition Therapeutics Cut Cost of Goods by 85% Through Smarter CMC Strategy
Q: What are your key considerations when vetting CMOs and tech transfer?
Key considerations include regulatory inspection history, site visits, technical capability of process chemists, responsiveness, and the quality of the tech transfer package, with a focus on scaling and anticipating next-stage needs.
How Cognition Therapeutics Cut Cost of Goods by 85% Through Smarter CMC Strategy
Q: You mentioned a cost reduction of about 85% for the first kilo. What were the main levers?
The main levers were economies of scale, a second-generation process with fewer steps and unit operations, and relocating manufacturing from the United States to China, which collectively reduced fixed costs and material inputs.
How Cognition Therapeutics Cut Cost of Goods by 85% Through Smarter CMC Strategy
Q: Could you just start by telling me a bit about Cognition Therapeutics and your role there?
Steven Weissman describes Cognition as a small pharma focused on a single asset (Ct1812), with CMC lead responsibilities for drug substance, drug product development, and clinical supply; he emphasizes building the supply chain from scratch and working with CMOs.
“One Size Doesn’t Fit All”: CRAMSN COO on Serving Biotechs and Big Pharma Under One Roof
Q: What are the biggest sustainability priorities for CDMOs right now?
Net-zero goals, green chemistry practices, energy efficiency, and process intensification (e.g., flow chemistry) to reduce resource use and emissions while maintaining cost and timelines.
“One Size Doesn’t Fit All”: CRAMSN COO on Serving Biotechs and Big Pharma Under One Roof
Q: What role does regionalization play in manufacturing strategy?
Regionalization is a structural shift that, alongside globalization, requires a hybrid approach with global thinking and regional manufacturing to ensure supply chain resilience.

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What is PharmaSource Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused conversations on pharma outsourcing, CDMOs, procurement, and manufacturing strategy dominate recent episodes. Guests range from global pharma procurement leaders and CDMO executives to regulatory and policy specialists, often centering on partnerships, risk-sharing, regionalization of supply chains, and the role of digital tools in sourcing and manufacturing. Notable angles include innovative contracting models, governance, and how external manufacturing ecosystems adapt to geopolitical shifts, regulatory evolution, and funding constraints. The show likely appeals to listeners aiming to optimize external manufacturing, reduce supply risk, and understand the evolving CDMO marketplace through practitioner perspectives and dat... more

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2. Campbell Bunce
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6. Sabrina Mattos
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8. Dr. Vijay Vittal Mathad

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