A Target Product Profile (TPP) serves as the primary strategic framework that aligns commercial and clinical workstreams. When properly defined, the TPP enables drug developers to manage the development equation of risk x cost x time = success, and it...
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The quest to maintain the appearance of youth has fueled widespread use of injectable dermal fillers—and a deeply competitive landscape. A host of approved products are readily available in the United States, used to ameliorate nasolabial folds, perioral lines, lips,...
Cell & Gene Therapy
FDA INTERACT Meetings: Early Interactions for Cell and Gene Therapy Sponsors
Advances in scientific knowledge and growth in the cell and gene therapy space have led to a new and exciting era of medicine for patients, as well as a new motivation for regulators to provide clear, efficient pathways for product...
As a cornerstone of the drug development process, nonclinical investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies are essential for supporting first-in-human (FIH) dosing for novel therapeutics. High-quality IND-enabling studies demonstrate that a drug is reasonably safe for use in humans and that...
When pitching to investors, a sponsor is not just selling them on the product; it is also promoting its ability to develop that product. Investors want to know the risks involved with the program, but they are also evaluating the...
Asking the appropriate questions during a pre-IND meeting with the FDA is a critical step in planning a development program. A Pre-Investigational New Drug Application (pre-IND) meeting can be a valuable component in planning a development program. For companies that...
Designing an adequate nonclinical program to support the safety of cell or gene therapy products is not always straightforward. In this blog, we will address common questions we receive from our clients and aspects to consider when designing those nonclinical...
Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), manufacturers are required to plan, conduct, and document a clinical evaluation in accordance with Article 61, part A of Annex XI.
Without concrete guidelines, it can be confusing when determining what nonclinical studies are needed for a Pre-Investigational New Drug application (PIND) meeting. However, in our experience, the answer is this: it is critical that the nonclinical program provides sufficient data...
Analytical Target Profile The analytical target profile (ATP) concept was first introduced in the ICH Q141 Guideline in 2022. This guideline, which compliments the ICH Q22 Guideline, describes science and risk-based approaches for developing and maintaining analytical procedures suitable for...