Process R&D Laboratory
Manchester, UK
The Sai Life Sciences Process R&D Laboratory at Alderley Park supports global clients across the small-molecule development lifecycle. The site delivers route scouting, phase-appropriate process development, analytical method development, and early clinical API manufacturing, with efficient scale-up and technology transfer to our GMP facilities in India.
Our Capabilities
The Manchester lab supports end-to-end process development needs, from early feasibility to GMP material supply. Services include route scouting; early- and late-phase process development; control strategy definition; analytical method development; GLP-Tox material preparation; GMP manufacturing for Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical APIs; and technology transfer to larger-scale manufacturing in India. The team also provides ICH M7 assessments and CMC regulatory consultancy.
The Manchester Advantage
• Integrated route development through to clinical API supply within a single facility
• Seamless technology transfer to India for efficient and reliable scale-up
• Advanced platforms enabling data-rich development and improved reproducibility
• Early identification and mitigation of safety and scalability risks
• High-throughput experimentation (HTE) for faster optimisation
• cGMP pilot and kilo laboratories supporting Phase I–II clinical supply
Manchester Team
Tuneer Ghosh
Executive Vice President &
Head of CMC Services
John Pavey
Senior Vice President
Process R&D
Steve Hermitage
Senior Vice President
Head - BD CMC
Jeffery Richardson
Vice President
Process R&D
Testimonials
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