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Finding a suitable contract manufacturer is, perhaps, one of the most viable options. The pharmaceutical company can concentrate effort and money on research and development and marketing, while the contract manufacturer takes care of the manufacturing process, including validation, support for license application and packaging. In addition, outsourcing can be scheduled into the strategic planning of a drug’s lifecycle. During the early development phases, which last years, a partner with the necessary facilities and experience can be sought out and brought onboard. Finding the proper partner requires careful screening, hence a certain amount of time. A number of criteria should be met. The first is simply know-how and experience: How long has a contract manufacturer been in the business and what kind of work has the company done, i.e. with what kind of drugs. The more experience, the smoother the collaboration. Finally, to ensure effective workings, outsourcing has to be made an integral aspect of project management.