In this video in the playlist "Introduction to bioreactors", I discuss some of the upcoming trends & developments in the pharmaceutical industry. This includes:
1) Trends in the healthcare system (precision medicine, big data, complex medications, and democratisation of healthcare)
2) What the implications are in the production process (move towards smaller continuous reactors, need for enhanced control and Quality by Design approaches, and comprehensive automation/traceability)
3) A table will be provided that covers cost, complexity and impact of the factors mentioned, discussing the influence of new drugs entering the market (gene/cell therapy and mRNA vaccinations) and pressure to innovate.
