Guides

Our guides provide practical support for users of the platform.

Access step-by-step instructions, walkthroughs and best-practice guidance on searching for service providers, creating project briefs, reviewing potential partners, managing enquiries and using platform features effectively.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning user, these resources will help you save time, improve search results and make the most of the platform's capabilities.

Guide to selecting an Analytical and Microbiological Testing Partner

This guide helps you define your testing needs, compare analytical and microbiological laboratories, and select the right partner for your programme.

Pharma Services Hub: Guide to selecting a Drug Substance CDMO

This guide is designed to help you prepare for CDMO selection, decide whether an RFI or RFP is appropriate, compare responses consistently and complete focused due diligence before committing to a drug substance partner.

Guide to selecting Consultancy services

A practical guide to defining your consultancy requirements, evaluating providers, comparing proposals and conducting due diligence to identify the best partner for your biotech programme.

Guide to selecting a CMO

Learn how to select the right drug product CMO by preparing your brief, structuring an RFI or RFP, comparing manufacturing providers fairly and checking technical, quality, capacity and supply risks before you commit.

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Guide to selecting a Drug Product CDMO

Selecting a CDMO to develop your drug product can feel like handing over your baby to a stranger. It’s probably one of the biggest decisions you can make as a product developer and let’s be honest your mortgage may depend on you making the right decision.