Small Molecule Development & Manufacturting at Quotient Sciences

From Bench to Bedside: Accelerating from Preclinical to POC with a Truly Integrated development partner

Allschwil, Switzerland | 11 March 2026
Overview

From Bench to Bedside: Accelerating from Preclinical to POC with a Truly Integrated development partner

This seminar explores the critical transition of a new drug from candidate nomination through to proof-of-concept studies, highlighting the scientific and operational strategies that drive successful early-phase programs.

The opening presentation explores the transition to first-in-human (FIH) studies, highlighting the role of predictive modelling in risk assessment, solubility profiling, and formulation screening. Real-world examples from Quotient demonstrate how these approaches enable more informed decision making to advance drug candidates into clinical development.

Following this, the seminar addresses formulation selection and drug product supply strategies, for the first-in-human and initial patient studies. The session discusses the implementation of innovative drug development strategies, supported by real-world examples of Translational Pharmaceutics in accelerating the journey from FIH to PoC. It explores how integrated patient supply solutions—like adaptive manufacturing processes that ensure rapid clinical supply changes—can streamline program execution and enhance flexibility throughout early clinical trials.

What distinguishes this seminar is exclusive access to industry experts and innovative methodologies. Interactive Q&A sessions with leading scientists from Quotient Sciences provide attendees with direct insights and practical solutions to common early-phase challenges. By blending expert guidance with actionable case studies, the event offers a unique opportunity to optimize molecule readiness and delivery in early clinical development.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the key scientific and operational considerations in transitioning from preclinical to first-in-human (FIH) studies
  • Identify formulation strategies and drug product types suitable for FIH programs, and how these influence clinical flexibility and patient outcomes.
  • Gain insight into Quotient’s integrated services, including Translational Pharmaceutics, and how they streamline formulation development and patient supply.
     
TimeDescription
5:00 PM -  6:00 PM  Registration
6:00 PMIntroduction to Quotient Sciences – John McDermott
6:15 PMRationalizing the preclinical to clinical hurdle – Andrew Parker
6:45 PMCustomer experience – Fireside chat with Chi Ming Cheung, Technical Project Leader at Novartis
7:15 PMAccelerating the Development of New Drugs from Preclinical Testing Through First-in-Human to Proof-of-Concept – John McDermott
8:00 PMDrinks and Networking

Space is limited! Register your interest to attend our seminar. If you have any questions or difficulty registering, reach out to [email protected].

*We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to deny registration or remove any individual who is not a confirmed current or potential client/partner of Quotient Sciences.

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Location
Basel Innovation Centre (Room 4)
Hegenheimermattweg 167D, 4123
Allschwil, Switzerland

Meet our experts:

We look forward to meeting you at the seminar.

Dr. Andrew Parker

Senior Drug Development Consultant

Dr. Andrew Parker has over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning from preclinical development, throug...

About Andrew
John McDermott

VP, Scientific Consulting

John McDermott leads Quotient Sciences' global drug development consulting, research fellows, modeling & simulation, and clien...

About John
Chi Ming Cheung

Technical Project Leader at Novartis

About Chi

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