Contact Us

Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) Consultancy

We deliver end-to-end Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) consultancy to ensure that drug substances, products, processes, and test methods are scientifically robust, reliable, and regulatory compliant.

Our knowledgeable CMC experts integrate seamlessly with client teams across all phases of development, from early research to postmarketing lifecycle management.

  • CMC activities ensure products are safe, effective, and consistent between batches, supporting regulatory approval.  
  • We supports all stages of the product lifecycle, including early, late, and (post)marketing phases.  
  • Broad coverage of CMC domains, including test methods, stability testing, validation, packaging, and GMP manufacturing/testing. As well as medical device regulations and notified body requirements for drug–device combination products. 
  • Delivered by a diverse team of Project Managers, Technical Leaders, CMC Regulatory Specialists and GMP experts. 
Speak to a CMC Specialist

Who We Work With

Startups

Early-stage companies seeking foundational CMC guidance to ensure their product, process, and analytical methods mature appropriately for regulatory interactions and initial clinical studies.

Biotech Companies

Teams advancing novel modalities, biologics, ATMPs or new chemical entities requiring phase appropriate method development, stability programmes, and technical oversight, appropriate method development, stability programmes, and technical oversight.

Pharmaceutical Companies

Organisations progressing products through clinical phases or post-approval, needing CMC strategy, GMP alignment, technology transfers, validation, and regulatory support.

We provide end-to-end CMC consultancy that ensures your drug substance, product, processes, and analytical methods are scientifically robust, reliable, and ready for regulatory submission—supporting you from early development through postmarketing activities.

This includes comprehensive coverage across product, process, and method development, stability studies, validation, GMP manufacturing/testing, and packaging solutions, giving you the expert guidance needed to confidently progress through every stage of development

We will work with you to guide you smoothly through each stage of CMC development, giving you clarity, confidence, and the expert support you need from start to finish.

01

Assessment & Gap Analysis

We evaluate your current CMC package, including Target Product Profile, manufacturing routes, analytical coverage, and regulatory readiness.

02

Strategy & Roadmap Development

Provide scientific and regulatory guidance to define a clear CMC strategy, including study design, execution, and coordination across stakeholders.

03

CDMO selection

Support selecting optimal CDMOs in Europe, Asia, and the US through strategic, technical, and regulatory assessment

04

Development & Optimisation

Support includes product formulation, process optimisation, method selection and development, qualification, validation, and technology transfer.

05

Stability & Validation Programmes

We design and evaluate product stability studies and carry out method qualification, validation and transfer activities

06

GMP & CDMO Oversight

We can manage GMP audits, inspection readiness, CDMO document review (protocols, reports, SOPs), Technical and Quality Agreements and alignment with regulatory quality expectations.

07

Regulatory Submission Support

We provide authoring and review of Quality Module content (e.g. CTD), supporting global submissions.

Our crossfunctional CMC capabilities provide comprehensive support across product, process, and analytical method development—ensuring your programme is scientifically robust and fully aligned with global regulatory expectations:

  • QbD support, including risk assessments and Design-of-Experiments (DoE) study design. 
  • GMP audits and inspection readiness activities to ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations. 
  • API–excipient compatibility studies and development of early-phase “fit for purpose” formulations, supporting drug substance and drug product profiling. 
  • Formulation development for parenterals, oral solid dosage forms, and lyophilised products. 
  • Modified-release technologies, including immediate, delayed, and prolonged release formulations. 
  • Packaging selection, including combination medical devices, ensuring compatibility and regulatory-ready configuration.
  • Analytical method development, qualification, validation, and transfer for robust and reliable product testing.  
  • Product stability study design and execution, supporting shelf-life definition and regulatory filings.
  • ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product) development support, including preparation of ATMP-specific development plans.
  • CDMO management, including detailed review of protocols, reports, and SOPs to ensure quality, alignment, and readiness.

Integrated Expertise Across Disciplines 

Integrated Expertise Across Disciplines

A highly qualified team of CMC specialists, regulatory experts, GMP professionals and technical leaders who integrate directly into client teams.

End-to-End Lifecycle Support

CMC support extends from early discovery through to post-marketing activities, ensuring continuity and consistency across the full development journey.

Hands-On, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Our experts work within your development teams to accelerate product, process and analytical method development.

Regulatory Confidence

CMC is foundational to regulatory approval, and we ensure that all supporting data, test methods, stability packages and processes meet the expectations of global regulators.

FAQs

CMC covers product, process and method development, stability studies, validation activities, GMP manufacturing/testing, and packaging development including combination devices.

CMC is relevant at every stage—early development, clinical phases, and postmarketing.

Yes, our CMC team seamlessly integrates into multidisciplinary client teams to accelerate development.

Yes, we author and review Quality Module content (e.g., CTD), CMC strategy documentation, and provides scientific/regulatory guidance.

Speak with a CMC expert today

Contact hVIVO

Stay connected

Sign up to our emails and follow us on social media to keep up to date with hVIVO.

By clicking Sign Up you're confirming that you agree with our Privacy Policy.
chevron-downarrow-up