Problem
Pharmaceutical client urgently needed 10 Kg of raw material from a supplier holding a DMF (Drug Master File). Supplier demanded client order 50kg even though client only needed 10Kg.
Solution
Drug Discovery Alliances assigned a partner with extensive process chemistry expertise to develop a synthesis and aligned a second supplier with capacity and capabilities to scale up production to produce 10 kg.
Outcome
75% discount on cost per Kg on initial batch versus the original supplier
80% savings on price per Kg for additional development and commercial batches