Larka’s Lensource® solution supported 4 undisclosed Biotech & Pharma companies with the selection of their Contract Research Organization (CRO), Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partners in September 2023.

We are delighted to announce that Larka has successfully performed 4 sourcing processes in September 2023, supporting our clients’ programs all along the value chain—i.e. preclinical, early and late clinical, and commercial supply. 

Developed by Larka, Lensource® is a proprietary sourcing process which includes 360° suppliers scanning and RFI | RFQ comparison matrixes. 

Leveraging Lensource®, Larka enabled the identification and selection of CRO, CDMO and CMO partners for 4 major Biotech & Pharma clients, including: 

• A German-based Pharma company looking for a Drug Product (DP) CDMO partner—for the commercial supply of a Highly Potent API requiring aseptic filling into 10mL vials.

• A Swiss-based Biopharmaceutical company looking for a DP CMO partner—for the commercial supply of a parenteral product currently in Phase 3.

• A US-based Biotech company looking for a CRO partner—for the generation and lead optimization of bi-specific antibodies. 

• A Swiss-based Pharma company looking for a DP CDMO partner—for DP formulation & analytical methods development, and Final DP manufacturing for Phase 1 clinical supply.

The ever-growing success of Lensource® is something we take pride in. Such accomplishments underscore our relentless commitment to building best-in-class sourcing solutions and reinforce Larka’s position as a preferred partner within Pharma.

Maxime Clarhaut | Senior Associate at Larka

Why they chose Larka 

Since 1993, over 500 Biotech and Pharma companies have trusted our broad biopharma sourcing capabilities and strong track record, which include: 

• 100+ CRO, CDMO, CMO and CTS sourcing projects for BioPharma companies each year
• 2000+ Contract Service Providers (CSP) monitored daily via Lensource® 
• Full Coverage of value chain, CSP typologies and drug modalities 
• 500Mn industry data collected, processed and analysed each year 

How we supported our clients

Larka provided its clients with the full Lensource® solution, supporting the identification and selection of their future partners. 

Lensource® is a 3-phase proprietary methodology combining the unique expertise of our specialists with advanced AI technologies—designed to provide our clients with actionable insights at a faster pace and deeper level.

Phase I - Market Scanning

360° screening & identification based on client's primary search criteria, offering a complete view of all the potential partners available.

Phase II - Capabilities Assessment | RFI 

Thorough technical capabilities assessment and CDA process management—leading to the generation of our Lensource® matrix, developed for optimal technical data collection, standardization and comparability.

Phase III - Quotations Assessment | RFQ

Proposals and Quotations gathering and analysis—leading to the generation of our Lensource® matrix, developed for optimal pricing collection, standardization and comparability.

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