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Scientific Director, Head of Cell Line Development, Process & Product Design

at Evotec

Dr. François Coutard has more than 17 years' experience in research, development and manufacturing within several biotech and pharmaceutical companies. A PhD by training, he has developed extensive scientific expertise in CMC, from the development of cell lines and manufacturing operations to cGMP standards. François has demonstrated the capacity to innovate by filing several patents and Common Technical Documents for new biologics. Based on this scientific and regulatory experience, he created and led teams of experts in the development and manufacturing of antibody-derived molecules. François was also involved in the construction of two biomanufacturing sites, including one as program director.

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The Promise of Continuous Processing To Advance Biopharmaceutical Production

This article explores how switching to an automated continuous manufacturing process can improve product yields and quality, lower capital expenditures, reduce facility footprints and minimize waste, ultimately reducing the price tag of biologics.