BIO INNOVATION NOTES
of suppliers interested in investing in challenging assay
innovation. This is a curious trend, given that it counts
as one of the strongest areas of opportunity we've
noted this year. It could be that there is simply more
low-hanging fruit in areas such as single-use devices,
downstream processing, automation software, simpler
sensor technologies, etc. Despite the fact that fewer
vendors are investing resources into assays, the demand
for solutions will continue to grow. Ultimately, solutions
will be found. Whether these come from established
industry suppliers or new industry entrants remains to
be seen.
Figure 1: Selected Key Assays In Development By Vendors (Of ~40 Areas Evaluated)
Disposable/single-use monitoring systems
Sensors and probes
22.8%
18.1%
Testing/assay services:
Impurities detection
12.6%
Monitoring systems
11.8%
Testing/assay services:
Biosimilarity testing 8.7%
Testing/assay services:
Glycan/glycosylation analysis/
characterization
7.9%
Survey Methodology: The 2013 Tenth Annual Report and Survey of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity and Production is an evaluation by BioPlan Associates, Inc. that yields a composite view of and trend analysis from 300 to 400 responsible individuals at biopharmaceutical
manufacturers and CMOs in 29 countries. The respondents also include more than 185 direct suppliers of materials, services, and equipment to
this industry. Each year the study covers issues including new product needs, facility budget changes, current capacity, future capacity constraints, expansions, use of disposables, trends and budgets in disposables, trends in downstream purification, quality management and control,
hiring, and employment. The quantitative trend analysis provides details and comparisons of production by biotherapeutic developers and CMOs.
It also evaluates trends over time and assesses differences in the world's major markets in the U.S. and Europe.
If you want to learn more about the report, please go to bioplanassociates.com.
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