Implementing QbD in Sterile Manufacturing
Industry experts discuss the application, challenges, and benefits of a quality-by-design approach to sterile manufacturing.

Q&A with Brian Galliher, Cook Pharmica
Brian Galliher of Cook Pharmica discusses visual inspection systems.

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Industry Optimism Outweighs Personal Job Security
Pharmaceutical Technology's 2013 Employment Survey reveals some optimism for the industry's future performance, but ongoing concerns about individual job prospects.

Pfenex Awarded Anthrax Vaccine Contract
Leidos Holdings awards Pfenex a subcontract in support of the development of an anthrax vaccine.

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Everett Laboratories Acquires Quinnova Pharmaceuticals
Everett Laboratories acquires Quinnova Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company.

CMC Biologics and OncoSynergy Form Pact
CMC Biologics and OnoSynergy form an agreement from cell-line development.

Pfizer Appoints Head of Vaccines
Pfizer appoints management changes to take effect in 2014.

Merck Signs Cancer Deal with Spanish National Cancer Research Centre
Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck, has entered into an agreement on cancer drug development with the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre in Madrid.

Metrics Appoints New Vice-President
Metrics appoints a new vice-president to manage and expand its fee-for-service operations.

ProBioGen, Emergent BioSolutions Partner in Vaccine Manufacturing
ProBioGen signs agreement with Emergent BioSolutions for access to ProBioGen's avian AGE1.CR cell line.

Pfizer, Siemens Partner in Companion Diagnostics
Siemens enters agreement with Pfizer to commercialize diagnostic tests for therapeutic products across Pfizer's pipeline.

Pall Corporation to Acquire ATMI's LifeSciences Business for $185 million
Pall Corporation, a solutions provider in filtration, separation, and purification, has signed a definitive agreement with ATMI to acquire ATMI's LifeSciences business unit for $185 million.