Case study:

Comprehensive regulatory support for a gene therapy BLA submission

Background:

Boyds was engaged by a Finnish biopharmaceutical company to provide regulatory consultancy services for the preparation and submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for an innovative gene therapy. The company required end-to-end regulatory support spanning CMC, clinical, and non-clinical modules to ensure submission readiness and successful engagement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Boyds approach

Our multidisciplinary regulatory team provided strategic oversight and hands-on delivery across the full BLA lifecycle.

We supported the client’s internal BLA project through ongoing participation in monthly virtual regulatory and CMC meetings, as well as quarterly face-to-face meetings in the UK. Boyds co-led the regulatory CMC team and took lead responsibility for preparing key sections across Modules 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the submission.

Our experts led the preparation and finalisation of critical components within Modules 1, 2 and 3, including the Environmental Assessment, Structured Product Labelling content, the Clinical Overview (Module 2.5), Quality Overall Summary (Module 2.3), and all drug substance and drug product sections in Module 3. In parallel, we coordinated activities for the completion of the non-clinical and clinical Modules 4 and 5.

Boyds also supported all FDA interactions, including development of the Assessment Aid template, drafting and finalising the pre-BLA meeting briefing package, and providing strategic input and regulatory representation during the pre-BLA teleconference meeting. Our team managed FDA correspondence, prepared meeting minutes, and supported responses to any potential Refuse to File notices or Requests for Information during the review process.

Throughout the engagement, we provided proactive project management and coordination, ensuring clear communication between the client, FDA, and all third parties, and driving completion of regulatory action items to maintain momentum.

Impact and Outcomes

Boyds delivered comprehensive, cross-functional regulatory support tailored to the specific needs of the gene therapy BLA. Our approach ensured timely preparation for FDA interactions and submission readiness, while providing continuity, strategic insight, and technical depth across all scientific disciplines.

The BLA was successfully submitted and granted, enabling the client to advance their gene therapy towards market approval with confidence.

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