Evolution of Syringe Closure Technology: Bridging Experience With Innovation

The latest in our series for the CPHI Podcast Series focuses on partnerships, specifically those between pharma companies and CDMOs. Expert Christine Fürst from Vetter comments on how to make successful and lasting partnerships in the industry. 

For over four decades, pharma and biotech companies around the world have relied on us to put their parenteral medications on a path to success. We’re proud to help our customers advance their valuable products with innovative services, cutting-edge technology, and flexible, robust, scalable processes that set our partnership apart.

Vetter (Ravensbury, Germany), the aseptic filling and packaging CDMO has signed up to the UN Global Compact Network. 

From your first product batches to phase 3 scale-up, we provide the comprehensive fill and finish services you need at every step in the development of your injectable drug candidate. Explore the flexible, high-quality, technically advanced support we provide from our dedicated clinical manufacturing sites in the US and EU.

Opportunities for contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) in China continue to grow but many questions remain over what the future of the sector will look like in the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.

We at Vetter provide expert device assembly and packaging services for injectable drug products, including autoinjectors and pens. Our processes are optimized to suit the specific needs of each product by taking into account primary packaging, product characteristics, and secondary packaging plans. Additionally, we offer a versatile range of devices and components, including patient-centric delivery formats and components that ensure the usability and integrity of syringe-based products.

Looking for world-class aseptic fill finish manufacturing services? Look no further. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in high-quality cGMP aseptic filling for injectable drug products. From clinical manufacturing to commercial-scale filling and beyond, we're here to help you succeed at every stage of your product's life cycle. Our dedicated teams and flexible services are prepared to meet timelines and milestones to bring vital medications to patients around the globe.

This presentation shares key lessons learned from the ongoing journey of preparing Vetter’s V-OVS® next syringe closure system for market readiness. Based on practical experience gathered throughout the development and pre-commercial phases, it highlights insights into navigating regulatory pathways, aligning cross-functional teams, and managing complexity in combination product development. The session discusses challenges encountered, strategies applied, and critical factors that have shaped the project’s direction so far.

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the (bio-)pharmaceutical industry faces increasing complexity, from shifting market dynamics to rising sustainability expectations. The keynote explores how long-term, trust-based relationships between Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and their customers can unlock greater innovation, resilience, and value in the development and manufacturing of complex injectable therapies. Drawing from real-world insights and industry experience, the session highlights how forward-looking collaboration, shared goals, and proactive adaptation are the key drivers of continuous change. It also addresses the growing role of quality and sustainability as crucial factors in strategic decision-making. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical perspectives on how to shape the future of injectables through long-term cooperation.