Designing Pharmaceutical Facilities Ready for Operation: How to Avoid 70% of Engineering Project Delays

The Growing Challenges in Building Pharmaceutical Facilities

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most complex and sensitive sectors worldwide. Every delay in establishing or operating a new pharmaceutical facility means a delay in bringing medicine to the market.

which can lead to significant financial losses and directly impact patients’ health. Global studies indicate that more than 70% of pharmaceutical plant projects face delays, often due to the lack of integration between engineering design and operational vision from the very beginning.

Why Do Most Pharmaceutical Facility Projects Fail?

To understand the importance of “Operational Readiness,” we must first analyze the main reasons why pharmaceutical projects are prone to delays:

1. Separation between design and operations.
2. Lack of early involvement of operations teams.
3. Complex regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, EMA).
4. High cost of late modifications.
5. Lack of specialized experience.

The Born Operational Concept: A Revolution in Pharmaceutical Facility Design

Born Operational is not just a slogan; it is a philosophy. The key idea is that the facility should be ready to operate from day one. It emphasizes integrating the operational vision into the early stages of design.

How Does Senu Consult Apply This Concept?

Thanks to the experience of its founders, Senu Consult has developed a practical methodology that combines engineering with operations. The steps include workflow analysis, integrating operational requirements into design, involving operations teams early, planning for future expansion, and risk management.

Benefits of This New Approach

– Avoiding 70% of project delays.

– Reducing costs by addressing issues at the design stage.

– Accelerating time-to-market for medicines.

– Achieving compliance from day one.

– Building investor confidence.

Senu Consult’s Experience: Over Half a Century Serving the Industry

What makes Senu Consult unique is not only the concept but the expertise behind it. With over 50 years of combined experience in engineering and pharmaceutical operations, the founders provide clients with unmatched strategic value.

Case Example

Traditional design may create overlaps between raw materials and finished products in production flow, causing compliance issues. The Born Operational approach eliminates these overlaps by designing separate, optimized workflows from the beginning.

Conclusion: Towards a More Efficient Future in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Designing pharmaceutical facilities ready for operation is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity for project success, risk reduction, and faster market access.

By adopting the Born Operational philosophy, companies can avoid 70% of delays, reduce costs, and achieve full compliance from day one. Senu Consult’s extensive experience makes it the ideal partner for pharmaceutical companies aiming to establish world-class facilities.

Learn more about Senu Consult’s specialized engineering consultancy services at https://senuconsult.com/.