Become a Crescent Supplier or Strategic Partner
Crescent Pharma works with pharmaceutical manufacturers, developers and specialist suppliers across the global pharmaceutical supply chain to support the continued expansion and resilience of our medicines portfolio.
Our operating model combines UK manufacturing, global in-house development and manufacturing, and carefully selected contract development and manufacturing partners. This provides the flexibility to expand capacity, introduce new products, strengthen continuity of supply and respond to changing healthcare requirements. As Crescent continues to invest in its portfolio, manufacturing network and international operations, we welcome discussions with organisations that share our commitment to pharmaceutical quality, regulatory compliance, reliable supply and long-term partnership.
Partnership Opportunities
Where We Work with Pharmaceutical Partners
Crescent considers partnership opportunities across the pharmaceutical product lifecycle according to the product, technical requirements, regulatory pathway and long-term supply strategy.
Contract Manufacturing
Partnerships with qualified pharmaceutical manufacturers capable of supporting reliable commercial manufacture across established and specialist dosage forms.
Pharmaceutical Development
Collaboration with contract development organisations and specialist development partners across formulation, analytical development, dossier development and product optimisation.
Co-Development
Joint development opportunities where complementary scientific, regulatory, manufacturing or commercial capabilities can accelerate the development and introduction of new medicines.
Technology Transfer
Partnerships supporting the transfer, scale-up and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products between development and manufacturing operations.
APIs, Excipients & Packaging
Strategic sourcing relationships for pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging components and other materials supporting Crescent’s development and manufacturing operations.
Specialist Services
Qualified laboratories, logistics providers, technology providers and other specialist organisations supporting pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, quality and supply.
Why Partner with Crescent?
A Growing Pharmaceutical Platform
Crescent continues to expand its medicines portfolio through internal development, external partnerships, strategic acquisitions and investment in pharmaceutical capability. Our long-term objective is to build a portfolio of more than 1,000 products by 2030, supported by an extensive development pipeline and a programme of continued new product launches.
Access to Established UK Healthcare Channels
Crescent supplies medicines across community pharmacy, pharmaceutical wholesale, NHS and hospital channels, OTC markets, unlicensed medicines and international markets. For manufacturing and development partners, this provides the opportunity to work with an established pharmaceutical group with broad commercial reach and a growing product portfolio.
UK and Global Pharmaceutical Capability
Our partners work alongside substantial in-house capability. Crescent combines UK pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution infrastructure with global in-house development and manufacturing operations, supported by carefully selected strategic partners. This enables partnerships to be structured around the most appropriate development, manufacturing and supply model for each product.
Long-Term Partnership Approach
We seek relationships that extend beyond individual purchase orders or short-term opportunities. Where there is strategic alignment, Crescent aims to develop long-term partnerships built around portfolio development, manufacturing continuity, capacity planning, quality performance and future growth.
A Partnership Model Built Around Supply Resilience
Reliable medicine supply requires more than manufacturing capacity alone. Crescent's supply strategy combines in-house manufacturing, qualified external manufacturing partners, strategic sourcing and multiple supply routes where appropriate.
Working with complementary manufacturing and development partners enables us to increase flexibility, diversify supply risk and build greater resilience across a growing pharmaceutical portfolio.For suitable products, this may include the development of additional manufacturing sources, technology transfer or longer-term capacity arrangements as part of Crescent's wider continuity-of-supply strategy.
Working with Crescent
Quality, Compliance and Reliability
Organisations supplying Crescent are expected to operate to appropriate pharmaceutical, regulatory and quality standards for the products or services they provide. Our Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Procurement and technical teams work with partners throughout qualification and ongoing supply to maintain appropriate oversight and support consistent performance.
We value partners demonstrating:
- Appropriate regulatory approvals and licences
- Established pharmaceutical quality systems
- Consistent product and service quality
- Reliable manufacturing and supply performance
- Transparent communication
- Capacity to support future growth
- Effective change control and regulatory support
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Responsible and sustainable business practices
Supplier approval and continued use remain subject to Crescent’s applicable qualification, quality and procurement requirements.
From Opportunity to Partnership
01
Introduction
Provide information about your organisation, pharmaceutical capabilities, manufacturing or development services and relevant regulatory approvals.
02
Opportunity Review
Our Procurement, Business Development, Technical and Regulatory teams assess potential alignment with Crescent's portfolio, pipeline and operational requirements.
03
Qualification
Where an appropriate opportunity is identified, relevant technical, commercial, regulatory and supplier qualification activities are undertaken.
04
Partnership
Approved partners may progress into development, technology transfer, commercial manufacture or ongoing supply depending upon the nature of the opportunity.
Become a Crescent Supplier
We welcome enquiries from established pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, development organisations and specialist suppliers interested in working with Crescent.
Providing comprehensive information at the outset allows our teams to evaluate your capabilities and identify relevant opportunities more efficiently.
Please provide, where applicable: