FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
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CDMO Advisor™ is a free, web-based platform that enables biotech and pharmaceutical companies to efficiently search for and connect with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) tailored to their specific project requirements—in just minutes.
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You complete a detailed project form—specifying drug type, development phase, services needed, capacity requirements, and geographic preferences. The platform then matches your needs with qualified CDMOs from its verified and continuously updated database of over 600 providers.
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Yes. CDMO Advisor™ is free for project-seeking users. The platform is funded through subscriptions from service providers and consultants who pay to be connected with qualified leads.
Platform Features & Benefits
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What once took months—identifying, verifying capabilities, and reaching the right contacts—can now be accomplished in minutes through CDMO Advisor™.
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Absolutely. The platform highlights which subscribing service providers will be present at upcoming industry events. This allows you to pre-select and request partnering meetings in advance.
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Unlike static directories, CDMO Advisor™ is a dynamic matching engine. It’s based on validated capability data and offers direct contact options. Additionally, only verified pharmaceutical and biotech users are allowed, ensuring CDMOs receive only serious inquiries.
Use & Access
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Yes. You can specify regional preferences, such as U.S.-based or Europe-based manufacturing, and also indicate required capacity—e.g., you might need a 500‑liter bioreactor rather than a 10,000‑liter facility.
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Service provider results include direct contact details and an automated email link, letting you reach out immediately.
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For non‑subscribing providers, the platform connects you to a contact at Drug Biologics Consulting, who can assist with introductions.
Strategic Value
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From startups to established biotech and pharmaceutical firms, anyone seeking efficient CDMO connections benefits. Smaller or emerging CDMOs gain exposure to qualified leads, while users enjoy expanded options, transparency, and speed.
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It allows you to specify preferences like manufacturing overseas versus U.S.-based finishing, then filters accordingly—a critical feature amid ongoing regulatory and geopolitical shifts.
Next Steps
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Register if you have not registered yet, and then visit the Service Provider Locator page on the CDMO Advisor™ website, fill out your project details, and begin your tailored search.