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What does it take to scale pharmaceutical packaging operations globally while maintaining flexibility, quality, and speed to market? In this episode, we explore how strategic packaging partnerships directly impact patient access and commercial success.

This week on Making It In Manufacturing, Harry Sloan sat down with Peter Belden, CCO of Tjoapack, with over 25 years of experience spanning outsourced pharmaceutical services across small, mid-sized, and large organisations, primarily within packaging and global supply chain operations.

In this episode, Peter Belden covers:

00:00 How pharmaceutical packaging plays a critical role beyond the final step, directly influencing timelines and global market access

01:25 The growing need for late-stage customisation and flexible packaging to meet changing patient demand across multiple markets

02:21 Why successful CDMO partnerships start with deep client understanding, including patient population, dosing, and supply chain needs

03:43 Balancing speed to market with quality through strong planning, collaboration, and supply chain alignment

04:43 Strategic expansion in the US, including facility growth and new packaging lines to support long-term demand

This conversation offers a practical look at how packaging strategy, operational discipline, and global experience come together to support pharmaceutical innovation at scale. If you are involved in manufacturing, supply chain, or CDMO partnerships, this episode provides valuable perspective grounded in real industry execution.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:15 Overview of the company and CDMO positioning

01:04 Evolution of pharmaceutical packaging and flexibility

01:48 Late-stage customisation and supply chain adaptability

02:21 Building strong client partnerships in packaging

02:56 Scoping projects and delivering tailored solutions

03:21 Industry change and demand for speed to market

03:43 Balancing quality with responsiveness

04:20 Supply chain collaboration and planning cadence

04:34 US expansion and growth strategy

05:06 Facility expansion and new packaging lines

05:31 Managing growth and operational challenges

06:07 Long-term vision and scaling capabilities

06:50 Career journey into leadership

07:31 International experience and UK market integration

08:39 Adapting to global markets and client needs

09:03 Delivering across 40+ countries

10:05 Motivation and impact on patient access

10:22 Closing remarks

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