The Hidden Risk in Tech Transfer: Culture and Communication

Every year, millions are lost not because equipment fails, but because communication does.

Tech transfers between research, CDMO, and manufacturing teams often collapse under unclear ownership, mismatched expectations, or missing context.

Why Transfers Fail

Even the most technically sound process can falter when:

⛔️Process knowledge isn’t standardized.

⛔️SOPs don’t reflect how work actually happens.

⛔️Site readiness assessments miss facility nuances.

⛔️Teams operate under different vocabularies and assumptions.

Building Transfer Resilience

Good practice starts with structure:

✅️ Define accountability: RACI charts ensure everyone knows their role.

✅️ Communicate readiness: Use transfer checklists, pre-PPQ readiness reviews, and deviation simulations.

✅️ Capture tacit knowledge: Document “tribal wisdom” from development scientists before the handoff.

F2i’s Approach

Our playbook blends technical and human systems. By aligning expectations across sponsor, CDMO, and QA, F2i reduces rework and builds operational confidence.

Culture is the most powerful variable in any tech transfer. Master it, and your science follows.