药石科技炉边对话：CDMO 的绿色跃迁与全球韧性供应链构建

Core Insights - The dialogue at the CPHI China exhibition highlighted the green transformation of the CDMO industry in China, emphasizing the shift from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing" through technological innovation and cost efficiency [1][3]. Group 1: Technological Innovations - Dr. Yang Minmin discussed the challenges of safety and environmental risks in the organic chemistry industry, leading to the exploration of new technologies like continuous flow and micro-packed bed [3]. - Drug Stone Technology has applied micro-packed bed technology in hydrogenation reactions for over a decade, enhancing selectivity and addressing the complexity of traditional process approvals [3]. - The company has accumulated experience in over 50 continuous flow technology projects, with more than 30% of R&D projects utilizing this technology, resulting in improved production efficiency and cost reduction [3]. Group 2: Cost and Efficiency Dynamics - Dr. Chen Zhihong highlighted that the continuous flow technology reduced the production cycle of drug intermediates from 40 days to 10 days, decreasing the footprint by 95% and solvent usage by over 50% [4]. - Over 60% of Drug Stone's Building Block business and 30%-40% of its CDMO business leverage new technologies, creating a positive cycle through standardized reactions that lower equipment costs [4]. - The Chinese pharmaceutical industry is projected to have an API export value of nearly $50 billion in 2024, facing pressures from domestic competition and carbon tariffs from Europe and the U.S. [4]. Group 3: Global Competitiveness and Challenges - Dr. Zhang Yantao noted that the focus of the industry has shifted from hardware construction to process management, reflecting improvements in green manufacturing capabilities [5]. - Drug Stone's overseas strategy involves a "local R&D + global delivery" model based on continuous flow technology, significantly reducing labor requirements and overcoming cost and environmental challenges in Europe and the U.S. [5]. - The total value of innovative drug license outs in China is expected to reach approximately $50 billion in 2024, urging Chinese CDMOs to accelerate their global expansion [5]. Group 4: Industry Insights and Future Vision - Dr. Yang Minmin envisioned transforming fine chemical plants into intelligent office environments, indicating a shift in industry paradigms [6]. - Dr. Zhang Yantao emphasized that advanced manufacturing technologies will inevitably take root in the largest manufacturing countries [6]. - The dialogue underscored the importance of embedding sustainability throughout the product development lifecycle to enhance business communication and competitiveness in the global pharmaceutical landscape [6].