How are geopolitical factors influencing sourcing and manufacturing decisions for 2026 and beyond?
BioDuro’s Chief Commercial Officer, Susan Reasoner, recently contributed to a Pharma’s Almanac industry roundtable exploring how geopolitical factors are influencing sourcing and manufacturing decisions for 2026 and beyond.
In her contribution, Susan discusses what BioDuro is hearing from customers as they navigate evolving geopolitical considerations and the growing importance of supply chain resilience, geographic diversification, and flexibility in outsourcing strategies.
BioDuro’s Perspective
From what we’re hearing in conversations with our customers, geopolitical considerations have become an increasingly important part of outsourcing decisions for 2026 and beyond. While scientific expertise, quality, and speed remain the foundation of partner selection, many companies are now placing greater emphasis on supply chain resilience, geographic diversification, and long-term risk mitigation.
Proposed legislation such as the BIOSECURE Act, along with tariffs, trade restrictions, and evolving regional policies, has prompted many organizations to evaluate where critical development and manufacturing activities are located.
Rather than relying on a single sourcing strategy, our customers are looking for flexibility and optionality. They want partners that can adapt as the geopolitical landscape evolves while maintaining continuity, quality, and execution.
This is where BioDuro is well positioned. As a U.S.-based contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) with operations in both Taiwan and mainland China, we offer customers the flexibility to align sourcing strategies with their business, regulatory, and risk management objectives. Looking ahead, we expect geopolitical resilience to remain an important consideration alongside scientific expertise and execution when selecting long-term outsourcing partners.
Susan Reasoner’s perspective was originally published as part of the Pharma’s Almanac industry roundtable, “How Are Geopolitical Factors Influencing Sourcing and Manufacturing Decisions for 2026 and Beyond?”
