Stage 3

CMC and investigational product readiness

Controls for developing, manufacturing, testing, releasing and maintaining investigational products.

What this stage covers

CMC strategy, drug substance and product development, analytical methods, release, stability, comparability, and CMO oversight.

How it helps your team: Keep CMC evidence, changes, and release decisions visible as development moves forward.

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3.1
76

CMC Development & Regulatory Readiness

Govern CMC development, evidence readiness, and regulatory preparation.

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3.2
65

Drug Substance Development & Control Strategy

Define drug substance development, process controls, impurities, CQAs, and CPPs.

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3.3
65

Drug Product / Formulation Development

Define formulation, excipient, container closure, and drug product control strategy.

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3.4
65

Analytical Method Development & Validation

Govern analytical methods, validation, transfer, lifecycle, and deviations.

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3.5
65

Specifications & Release Testing

Manage specifications, release testing, CoAs, OOS/OOT, and justification.

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3.6
65

Clinical Trial Material Manufacturing & Batch Release

Control CTM manufacture, batch review, release, deviations, and traceability.

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3.7
65

Stability Program Management

Manage stability protocols, data trends, excursions, shelf-life, and retest justification.

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3.8
66

IMP Packaging, Labelling & Distribution

Control IMP packaging, labelling, inventory, distribution, custody, and temperature excursions.

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3.9
64

CMC Change Control & Comparability

Manage CMC changes, comparability, manufacturing impact, and regulatory impact.

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3.10
65

CMO / Manufacturing Vendor Oversight

Oversee CMOs, manufacturing vendors, audits, KPIs, and tech transfer.

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