title: Importance of technical operations: lessons from evolving biotherapeutics production methods.
abstract: Research and development connect technology and innovation to product design. However, the term is often used to refer to only a subset of the necessary disciplines to the exclusion of technical operations. Here, we argue that the importance of technical operations is undeniable, offering possible solutions by drawing on lessons from outdated biotherapeutics production methods and highlighting advances in the field.
authors.affiliation: Fermentation and Cell Culture Development, Technical Operations, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410, USA. jaluriap@alxn.com
authors.forename: Pratik
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jaluria
authors.forename: Derek N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D011786:Quality Control; D012107:Research Design / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*