The journey of developing effective treatments for rare diseases, particularly in a pediatric population, has its own unique challenges, including (but not limited to), a small population size, disease heterogeneity, and the absence of established endpoints to support regulatory decisionmaking....
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Bringing an Oncology Asset to Market: In-House vs Outsource?
During the multifaceted journey of bringing a promising therapeutic to market, sponsors are faced with a critical choice—whether to manage asset development in-house or to outsource to a clinical research organization (CRO) partner. This decision can influence timelines, costs, control...
The FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and efficiency in the development and evaluation of oncology products. Established in 2017 under the 21st Century Cures Act, the OCE brings together multidisciplinary scientific...
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Sponsor Responsibilities Under ICH GCP E6: The Non-Negotiables for CRO Oversight
In the rapidly evolving landscape of clinical research, sponsors are under increasing pressure to conduct efficient, high-quality trials that meet stringent regulatory standards. The International Council for Harmonisation's Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) E6 (R2) guidelines and the forthcoming E6...
New drug development is a long and expensive process that can be fraught with obstacles, including unexpected delays, poor efficacy results, safety issues, or regulatory challenges. Pharmaceutical companies may, at times, find themselves at an impasse during development, facing weighty...
Bringing a new therapeutic to market is a complex and multifaceted process culminating in submission and approval of a new drug application (NDA). Within the NDA, the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) section plays a pivotal role in demonstrating drug...
Qualitative exit interviews are emerging as a valuable addition to clinical trials for central nervous system (CNS) disorders like schizophrenia, offering crucial insights into patient and caregiver experiences for sponsors, regulators, and others involved in the development, approval, and commercialization...
Process validation is a critical regulatory requirement in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It ensures that a production process consistently yields products of predetermined quality and safety. The goal is to verify that all stages of drug production—from raw materials to final dosage...
For drug developers the 505(b)(2) pathway presents an expedited pathway to FDA approval. In our experience, the conversation on 505(b)(2) pathways commonly focuses on predicate data or bridging strategies to accelerate FDA approval but lacks dialogue on the needs of...
Inhaled combination products (ICP) have emerged as a significant advancement in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other pulmonary conditions. Inhalation offers a targeted route of drug delivery directly to the lungs,...