Driving the future of medicines manufacturing

From digital chemistry to advanced CMC solutions, we turn cutting-edge science into real-world impact.

CMAC is at the forefront of transforming how medicines are made. We combine world-class research with industry collaboration to deliver practical, scalable solutions across digital chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC).

Our research ecosystem, anchored by our CMC DataFactory® and specialist streams such as CCS, MCS+, BPCS and QbDD enables rapid translation of science into industrial-scale processes.

We offer multiple engagement pathways, including staff exchanges, placements, expert-led training, and pre-competitive programmes, fostering co-creation and accelerating technology adoption.

With a proven track record of partnerships with CDMOs, innovation centres, and global pharma, CMAC is shaping the UK’s innovation landscape while delivering global impact..

Our Strategy

Our strategic collaborators

We work with global industrial partners to co-create and translate world-leading research into impactful, industry-ready technologies across a range of Technology Readiness Levels.

Through this partnership model, we accelerate the digitalisation of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) processes, enabling the adoption of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions.

Together with our Tier One global pharma partners, we are delivering our strategy through a portfolio of collaborative, precompetitive research, translation and skills projects, driving innovation and impact across the medicines manufacturing landscape.
We collaborate with leading CDMOs and tech vendors to accelerate CMC innovation, combining expertise in crystallisation, PAT, and digitisation with CMAC’s facilities to deliver integrated, efficient solutions for advanced medicines manufacturing.
Our Tier Two community is a dynamic network spanning digital technologies, data analytics, advanced manufacturing, consultancy, and specialised CROs, each bringing unique expertise to support shared goals through formal collaboration.

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“CMAC has a unique way of working that’s been really successful. They listen to what industry needs and aligns itself with industrial strategies. It very much feels like a partnership.”

— Jon-Paul Sherlock, AstraZeneca

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Translation to Industry

CMAC is deepening industry partnerships to solve real-world challenges and shape a more sustainable, innovative future.

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CMAC National Facility

From early development to commercial manufacturing, CMAC’s national facility can empower your business to accelerate innovation with confidence.

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PhD@Work

Advance your career and earn a PhD through CMAC’s PhD@Work programme, where flexible study meets real-world impact.

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Integrated Service Offering

Delivered with CMAC partners, you can access expert support and advanced technologies to provide seamless solutions from development to commercialisation.

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