Robustness and reproducibility - the foundation of a successful process transfer and scale-up.
The key question isn’t ‘Can the process work once?’ - it’s ‘Will it perform consistently, every time, under real manufacturing conditions?’
In process development for protein production, robustness and reproducibility are not just technical attributes - they support process transfer and scale-up and drive process predictability, regulatory confidence, and manufacturing success.
Development programs could face significant setbacks if the outcomes achieved at lab scale cannot be reproduced at pilot or production scale. Variability at small scale often magnifies during scale-up, leading to unstable product quality, inconsistent titers, and complex downstream challenges.
VALIDOGEN's early phase/pre-GMP process development focusses on:
- Robustness – designed to tolerate variation without loss of performance
- Reproducibility – demonstrated through independent cultivation runs to confirm consistent process performance
- Transferability – developed with manufacturing and regulatory considerations in mind from the very start
From targeted parameter adjustments to full Design of Experiments (DoE) campaigns, we create fit-for-purpose fermentation processes designed for manufacturability, robustness, and scalability.
Derisk your development pathway – build a robust process before you scale.
Why it matters:
Early process development is a critical element for successful and cost-effective production of recombinant proteins. This applies across all areas, but is especially vital to regulated industries such as biopharmaceuticals and food & feed.
- Early verification of reproducibility prevents costly and time-consuming rework at GMP scale
- Robust fermentation processes ensure consistent DSP workflows and product quality
- Reproducible data builds regulatory confidence and promotes CMC development.
Learn more about our fermentation development services.
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