Jeff Marra, Ph.D.

Medicinal/Process Chemist
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Jeffrey Marra, Ph.D. has been working at Purdue Pharma L.P.as a medicinal/process chemist for 12 years, and has been involved with outsourcing research and development throughout his Purdue career. Dr. Marra has been active in selection of CRO/CMO collaborators, and has managed many contract projects.

Articles by Jeff Marra, Ph.D.

  • When Things Go Wrong: Planning for the Unexpected

    Wednesday, September 30, 2015
    Attend any conference dealing with the pharmaceutical industry, from new drug discovery to API and drug product manufacturing, and you will hear presentations outlining successful programs and stunningly brilliant research and development. These ...
  • Managing Multiple Contractors

    Wednesday, November 19, 2014
    Many biopharma companies will often have multiple active projects on their outsource managers’ desks, and larger pharmaceutical companies routinely utilize multiple contractors for a variety of functions.
  • Designing a Successful CMO API Supply Strategy for Preclinical and Early Clinical Phases

    Wednesday, March 19, 2014
    Like chess, which is easy to learn but difficult to master, engaging a CMO for API manufacture is a straightforward process yet delivering the proper amount of API on time, on budget and within specifications presents challenges. With each API ...
  • Strategic Partnering Roundtable

    Thursday, May 24, 2012
    1. What, in your opinion, is currently the single largest trend with respect to strategic partnering? SW: In my current work with a Chinese biopharmaceutical firm we see many companies that are seeking entry to the Chinese market place. These ...
  • Late-stage API Development, Manufacturing, and CMO Relations

    Sunday, January 01, 2012
    Late-stage Development and first manufacture represent critical phases for a new API. Outsourcing these complicated tasks adds an additional layer of complexity. Chemistry that has been of secondary importance becomes the highest priority and faces ...
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