Drug Discovery & Development Process

Piramal Pharma delivery model has a proven track record of providing a step change in the
effectiveness of drug discovery and development process for a range of global
pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies operating at the forefront of drug discovery.
We understand that early and intensive evaluation of the molecules based on thorough
communications and rapid decision-making will lead to a high throughput of successful druglike compounds.

The model has been designed for speed and revolves around effective project management,
processes/equipment and people. The effectiveness of the operations in India is boosted by
the UK project office (Cambridge) which provides logistical, communications and objective
project management support.

Piramal Pharma Project Management

At Piramal Pharma Solutions, we
emphasize
on
effective
project
management and communication to
ensure fruitful interactions and positive
outcome for the project. Over the years,
the team has developed simple yet clear
templates which enable systematic dayto-day and weekly reporting and
measurement of scientific progress in the most effective manner.

Piramal Pharma Solutions has developed a comprehensive system of various dashboard

metrics which monitors a range of project performance parameters such as number of
reactions, successful reactions, purifications, number of steps, final compounds, average time
per reaction or step, number of deadline changes per compound and even the timeliness of
the status reporting and despatch. Overall, measurement of these parameters helps us to
analyse and optimize our performance through a continuous cycle of improvement.

Full Service Lab Units

Each lab unit is spacious with 12 fume-hoods and an accompanying write-up area along with
an integrated engineering and central services support. The modularity of this design enables
us to customise client-experience.

IP/IT Security

At Piramal Pharma Solutions, we understand the responsibility to protect the IP of clients. Our
IP security model is designed to protect IP during the project lifecycle and beyond. Key steps
taken in this regard are:

CDA signed with all employees (if required CDAs can be executed directly between
clients and project teams at PDS)
Upfront patent assignment on MSAs
Mandatory Checks to ensure adherence to IP Process

Starting Materials & Supply Chain

Prompt delivery of starting materials is crucial to a fast start of a project and the key to our high
speed delivery. We have a dedicated procurement team that works with qualified suppliers,
both locally and internationally, to ensure faster procurement timelines. It also works to our
advantage that our Drug Discovery Services site is located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ),
which enables faster custom clearance of our materials.

Piramal Drug Discovery and Development Solutions (PDS) offers a comprehensive range of
Contract Research Services from our state-of-the-art research centre in India to support drug
discovery activities. We started building our expertise supporting start-ups and virtual biotech
companies but have subsequently expanded our offering to serve Pharma, Biotech, and
Academia, over the last 10 years. Our world class chemistry laboratories located in
Ahmedabad, India, has 300+ scientists. At Piramal Discovery Solutions, we understand the
entrepreneurial and emerging biotech culture which empowers us to deliver creative and
flexible solutions in a timely manner to our customers.

Our discovery services are forward integrated with our API and Formulation services, thus
allowing us to serve our customers across the drug value chain.