WHAT WE DO
CRO & CDMO SERVICES
The unique characteristics of each product type, formulation and application mean that every project presents a different and new set of challenges. Our highly experienced scientists provide contract R&D alongside analytical lab services from formulation development through to specialist post-process analysis that ensure the success of your project.
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LYO INSTRUMENTS
Determining critical temperatures is fundamental to the freeze drying process. Biopharma Group specialists have designed and developed advanced analytical instruments specifically to aid those employing freeze drying technologies within their production or research projects.
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LYO TRAINING
Biopharma Group’s specialist tutors have many years practical lyophilisation experience including substantial knowledge of the challenges of operating an efficient and robust freeze drying process and the experience to trouble shoot your problems. Along with regularly scheduled courses offered in the UK, Europe & USA, there are also options for customised & webinar based courses too.
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WELCOME TO THE CONTRACT RESEARCH, MANUFACTURING, CONSULTANCY & LYO TRAINING DIVISION OF BIOPHARMA GROUP
Contract Research, Manufacturing & Packaging Services
Biopharma Group has its own in-house lab & scientists based in Winchester, UK dedicated to dried product and liquid formulation analysis via our contract research and manufacturing services for the freeze drying stages of diagnostic & vaccine production, along with spray drying processing for suitable products. The contract R&D services cover pre- and post- lyophilisation or spray drying testing, including pre-process comparable trial cycles to establish the best processing method for your product. Additionally, we have process analytical technology (PAT) incorporated within our freeze dryers for real-time data generation whether this be for pharmaceuticals, biotech products, diagnostics production through to specialist papers & organic materials. The range of services include pre-formulation studies & formulation development, cycle development, process reviews, product characterization, sample production (including IVDs & vaccines) through to scale-up/optimization and specialist post-process analysis such as Dynamic Vapour Sorption (DVS) and mechanical structure analysis of lyocakes and lyobeads using the MicroPress.
Consultancy & Lyo Training Courses
In addition to the contract research and manufacturing services mentioned above, Biopharma Group also offers R&D consultancy services. These include collaborative development work on specific projects such as evaluating new advances, co-developing new products including those for wound management, regenerative medicine, crop protection for example by employing our freeze drying expertise to the process. We also have a Class 7 cytotoxic handling facility available, allowing us to assist in cytotoxic, high potency and sensitive sample product development and processing. Contact our specialists to discover more.
For those who have their own freeze drying facilities, making sure that staff are up to date with the most current techniques, best practices and industry developments is key to ongoing success. Biopharma Group offers expert led freeze drying training courses, in the form of scheduled training courses across the UK, Europe and North America, customised on-site training catered to your specific requirements, live webinars, customised webinars, pre-recorded eLearning video modules along with our L6 course, accredited by the University of Limerick.
Aiming to augment your in-house expertise to achieve successful project & product results every time.
SERVICES
Pre-Process Analysis
Product Formulation
Process & Cycle Development
Post-Process Analysis
Validation
Production
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
R&D and Troubleshooting
(Dedicated Team of Freeze Drying Specialists & ScientistS)
Cycle Audit and Regulatory Support
New Product Development
Collaborative R&D Services
Variable and Phased Scale Production
End-to-End Process Support
Lyo Training Courses
Design and Development of Proprietary Analytical Technology
In-House Technical Service Team
SUPPORT
Support to Global Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics Industries
Flexibility to Handle Project Changes
Dedicated Project and Account Managers
Multi-Disciplined Teams
30+ Years Operational Experience
100+ Years of Combined Industry Expertise
KEY BENEFITS OF USING BIOPHARMA GROUP
INSTALLATION & USER TRAINING
Installation and training packages are available for new and existing systems. The two-day service includes testing the equipment to ensure it is performing to specifications and explanation and demonstration of use. Unlike other suppliers, all our installation and training is carried out by scientists with practical, first-hand experience of the systems and interpretation of data.
MAINTENANCE & REQUALIFICATION
In order to ensure continued smooth and precise operation of your instruments we recommend that maintenance is carried out every year. Re-qualification can also be carried out to provide evidence of the accuracy of the data. Re-training is especially recommended when purchasing an upgrade or new accessories.
CONTRACT RESEARCH & MANUFACTURING
Biopharma Group’s R&D consultancy and lab services division has over twenty years’ experience in freeze drying research and development.
Our expertise includes characterisation services, formulation development, cycle development and post process analysis. We have developed efficient and robust cycles for a wide varietyof products including foods, small molecules, diagnostic reagents and biological materials such as bacteria, viruses and blood products.
TRAINING COURSES
Biopharma runs scheduled and customised training courses on freeze drying technology and applications with highly experienced lecturers, during which we demonstrate how to use our machines*.
*Winchester Training Courses
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Contract Research Services
The unique characteristics of each product type, formulation and application mean that every project presents a different and new set of challenges. When you entrust your project to Biopharma Group you benefit not only from our many years of experience but also the breadth and depth of cumulative knowledge. In combining sophisticated analytical techniques with this in-depth knowledge, we ensure your freeze drying project progresses smoothly.
Main Contract Research & Analysis Services:
• Proof of Concept Studies
• Formulation Development for Liquid and Dried Products
• Process Development
• Freeze Drying Design Space & Trial Cycles
• Development of Freeze Dryable Spheres (Lyobeads)
• Product Characterisation (pre- / post- freeze drying)
• Controlled Nucleation
• Stability Studies
• Freeze Drying vs Spray Drying – Comparative Studies
• Dedicated Cytotoxic Facility for High Potency & Sensitive Samples Handling/Processing
• Diagnostics Production
• End-to-End R&D to Early Phase Clinical Trials Production
Key Benefits of Using Biopharma Group as your CRO Partner for Lyophilised Products:
• Optimise your Original Lyophilisation Cycle
• Dedicated Project & Account Managers
• 30+ Years Experience in Operational Freeze Drying
• Multi-disciplined, In-house Team of Specialists & Scientists with 100+ Years of Industry Expertise
• In-Depth Knowledge & Skills to Help Achieve your Long-term Production Goals
TESTIMONIALS
DECADES OF PRACTICAL PROCESS EXPERIENCE
