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    Case Study

    Guiding a global biotech company through ATMP facility qualification

    Discover how QbD Group supported a global biotech company in commissioning and qualifying two ATMP therapy production sites, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

    March 5, 20252 min read
    Pharma, ATMP

    Bringing an ATMP production facility to operational status requires meticulous planning, regulatory compliance, and technical expertise. When a global biotechnology company set out to commission and qualify two new ATMP therapy production sites, they faced tight deadlines, complex validation processes, and a transition from paper-based to digital documentation. QbD Group stepped in to provide strategic project planning, risk-based qualification, and quality-driven process improvements, ensuring the facilities met all necessary GMP standards and were fully prepared for clinical validation runs.

    Challenge

    Navigating complex ATMP facility commissioning

    The project involved the commissioning and qualification of two advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) production sites. With overlapping timelines, the client needed to transition from paper-based to digital documentation.

    Additionally, the limited experience with the cryogenic phase of production posed a significant challenge. A critical aspect was the qualification of 500 small-scale process and lab equipment within a tight timeframe to support process validation runs.

    Discover our approach

    Approach

    Strategic execution for compliance and efficiency

    QbD Group provided expertise and structured execution to ensure the success of the project. The approach included:

    • Overall project planning, follow-up, and issue management
    • Risk-based qualification approach, ensuring regulatory compliance
    • Quality-driven continuous improvement, including updated GMP-compliant templates
    • Support for requalification and improvement activities after equipment release

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    Result

    Achieving timely qualification and certification

    Through QbD Group’s structured approach, all equipment was qualified and released on time, allowing the project to proceed smoothly. Additionally, the sites were successfully certified for clinical validation runs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enabling the client to move forward with production.

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