Chemical engineers and chemists each bring unique skills to API process development and optimization. Success depends on their close collaboration, at both sponsor and CDMO facilities.

The secret to API-first is working API-first. Don’t tack on an API interconnectivity mandate to any product after it has reached the level of fully-blown, go-live development and deployment.

In early development, decisions are made regarding how much should be invested in API process development, characterization, and other parts of the workflow. Not making the right decisions can lead to ...