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Work on drug development projects and the manufacture of investigational medicinal products
Today, Jukka works in two roles at BioPharma Product Testing Finland. He is a Scientific Advisor in pharmaceutical R&D services.
“My work largely consists of expertise in pharmaceutical and technological issues. My most typical assignment is a new product development project or a more narrowly focused consultancy on pharmaceutical-technological or quality aspects of products or processes. I am particularly interested in being present throughout the lifecycle of projects, from the negotiation and planning phase to the practical implementation and management of the project, often including the resolution of specific technological issues.”
Jukka also works as a Production Manager in clinical manufacturing services. Jukka is responsible for the framework and practices of manufacturing investigational medicinal products (IMPs), as defined by the current authorisation. The manufacturing of investigational medicinal products is fully compliant with the principles of industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing as required by current legislation and guidelines, but on a smaller scale than commercial manufacturing.
Especially in investigator-initiated studies (IIS), appropriate pharmaceutical-technological solutions play a key role in evaluating the composition or design of an investigational medicinal product, considering both its intended use and its cost and cost-effectiveness. Regardless of the scale and technical solutions, the same safety principle applies to the manufacture of investigational and commercial medicinal products – quality cannot be compromised.
A regulated working environment combined with creativity
According to Jukka, the pharmaceutical industry is highly regulated, which requires a lot of routine in maintaining and developing the working environment. On the other hand, there has to be room for creativity in product development.
“Thanks to this, I find my working environment meaningful. The structured environment, culture, and creative work are well balanced. Continuous and inevitable technical/technological progress must be taken into account, both in pharmaceutical manufacturing, in its materials and techniques, and in the general environment, for example in information technology applications, such as the potential of AI-based solutions. From this point of view, developing expertise is an ongoing process.”
Jukka emphasises that successful implementation of tasks often requires teamwork, where the input of colleagues plays a crucial role. He says that at Eurofins BPT, collaboration is natural and effective, enabling the most challenging problems to be solved and optimal results to be achieved.
Eurofins BPT Finland provides comprehensive R&D & Analytical testing for human and veterinary medicines and manufacturing of investigational medicinal products under GMP. Our staff comprises experienced professionals with the required training to work under the GMP quality guidance who take great pride in the accurate and scientifically valid results they provide.
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