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Understanding the key criteria for raw material selection early in process development—such as sourcing, purity, and functionality—is vital for accelerating the development process and ensuring the scalability of your biologics.
In this webinar, Thermo Fisher Scientific strategic chemical sourcing experts discuss best practices and considerations for building scalable material sourcing strategies for R&D and early phases through to commercialization.
Watch the webinar to learn more about:
- Criteria to help inform the selection of right raw materials for R&D and planning for scaling
- Strategies to meet regulatory requirements and maintain product integrity while optimizing production processes for increased efficiency
- Essentials of a well‑designed supply chain to ensure reliable delivery of biotherapeutics
Speakers:

Dr. Jai Murthy
Director of Product Management for CGMP Chemicals and Services,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dr. Jai Murthy is Director of Product Management for cGMP Chemicals and Services at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has a PhD in molecular biology and over 20 years of experience in the life science industry. His areas of expertise are in bioprocessing workflows, molecular diagnostics, and life sciences tools. Jai is passionate about helping biopharma companies of all sizes streamline their cGMP chemical supply chain and pre-production processes, so they can accelerate critical milestones in developing life-saving therapeutics and vaccines.

Simon Pearce
Senior Product Manager for Laboratory Chemicals,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Simon Pearce joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1984 as a synthetic chemist. After 25 years spent in the chemical laboratory, culminating as a chemistry manager, he took on a more commercial role in 2009 by becoming Global Product Manager for the Maybridge brand. Currently he is a Senior Product Manager for the Fine Chemicals portfolio supporting our Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand globally.