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Manufacturing in a Tariff-Driven World: Why Commercial Biologics Capacity Must Align with Market Demand

Contract Pharma,  May 2026 Feature Article

Trade policy and tariff dynamics are reshaping global supply chain strategies across the biopharmaceutical industry. For biologics manufacturers, commercial capacity decisions can no longer be based solely on technical capability or available scale — they must align with demand geography, regulatory considerations, and long-term market access strategy.

We’re proud to share that Contract Pharma has featured our latest article:

Manufacturing in a Tariff-Driven World: Why Commercial Biologics Capacity Must Align with Market Demand

Authored by
Steve Lam, Chief Executive Officer
Marc Goemans, MSc MBA, Chief Commercial Officer
John Mosack, General Manager & VP – San Diego

In the piece, we explore:

• How tariff pressures are influencing biologics supply chain strategy
• Why commercial-scale capacity must reflect end-market demand
• The growing role of geographic alignment in commercialization planning
• How regulatory and trade environments are shaping manufacturing decisions

As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, sponsors are asking a different question:

Not just “Where can we manufacture?”
But “Where should we manufacture to support long-term commercial success?”

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