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Publications & External References
Selected technical publications, industry contributions and independent external references documenting the work and professional background of Juergen M. Metzger, Founder & Principal of Pharma-Technology-Consulting, across aseptic fill-finish, isolators, RABS, Annex 1, contamination control, transfer technology and pharmaceutical CAPEX projects.
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Selected Publications
Emerging Technologies In Aseptic Processing: Hype Vs. Operational Reality
By Juergen Metzger, Pharma-Technology-Consulting. Discussion of robotics, gloveless isolators, closed aseptic systems, contamination risk and the operational realities of advanced aseptic manufacturing.
Read the article at Pharmaceutical OnlineWhy FAT Should Confirm Alignment, Not Reveal Its Absence
By Juergen Metzger, Pharma-Technology-Consulting. A project-governance perspective on why process, equipment, automation, transfer and operational alignment should be established before factory acceptance testing.
Read the article at Pharmaceutical OnlineWhy Isolators Do Not Automatically Ensure Annex 1 Compliance
By Juergen M. Metzger, Pharma-Technology-Consulting. Examination of isolators, active RABS, contamination control strategy, transfer concepts, bio-decontamination and the operational application of EU GMP Annex 1.
Read the article at Pharmaceutical OnlineAnnex 1 Considerations for Fill/Finish
Technical article by Juergen Metzger addressing aseptic transfer, automation, isolators, RABS, contamination control and equipment considerations for pharmaceutical fill-finish under Annex 1 expectations.
Read the article at Pharmaceutical TechnologySterile Fill Finish Applications for Aseptic and Highly Potent Drugs
Industry article and associated presentation written by Juergen Metzger in his former role as Isolator and Process Specialist, covering line design, isolator equipment, aseptic processing, qualification and advanced filling technology.
View the article at SyntegonIndustry & Professional Contributions
Points to Consider No. 14: Manufacturing of ATMPs – Facility Design (Part 1)
Juergen Metzger is listed among the authors of this PDA Points to Consider document addressing risk management, facilities, utilities and process equipment for ATMP manufacturing.
Explore the Points to Consider overviewView the PDA publication
Next GEN Pharma Machinery – Flexible Fill and Finish
Technical contribution by Juergen Metzger on flexible fill-finish concepts and next-generation pharmaceutical machinery, published in the PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Volume 79, Issue 4, pages 450–451.
Explore the Next GEN Pharma Machinery overviewView the PDA Journal publication
Biopharma Industry Megatrends / C&G and ATMP Industry Panel
Juergen Metzger is listed as a speaker in ISPE material covering aseptic manufacturing, cell & gene therapy / ATMP trends, automation, robotics and advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing.
View the ISPE speaker referenceFlexibility First: A Fill & Finish Collaboration Story
External video case study covering Annex 1, isolator requirements, aseptic filling strategy, standardization and rapid transfer port integration, with Juergen Metzger listed among the experts.
View the Sartorius video case studyPharmaEd Resources · Aseptic Processing Summit
Repeated speaker participation at PharmaEd Resources' Aseptic Processing Summit, reflecting an ongoing professional relationship focused on aseptic processing, contamination control and advanced fill-finish technology.
Contemporary Small Batch Fill Finish Solutions and the Next Generation in Pharma Machinery
Juergen Metzger participated as an Industry Expert and speaker while serving as Director of Turnkey Projects & New Technologies at Bausch+Ströbel. The official PharmaEd conference program lists the presentation and speaker role.
View the official PharmaEd 2024 conference programAseptic Processing Summit 2025
Juergen Metzger returned as a speaker / Industry Expert at the 2025 Aseptic Processing Summit in Philadelphia, continuing the collaboration with PharmaEd Resources.
View the official PharmaEd 2025 conference programFDA Warning Letters: Root Cause Analysis and Technology Enablers in Aseptic Manufacturing
Juergen M. Metzger is scheduled to present at the Aseptic Processing Summit 2026 in La Jolla. The session examines contamination risks associated with human and glove interventions in aseptic manufacturing, current EU GMP Annex 1 and FDA expectations, Human Performance principles, and the role of gloveless aseptic processing, robotics, sensors and vision systems in reducing manual intervention.
The official PharmaEd conference program lists Juergen M. Metzger as CEO of Pharma-Technology-Consulting, LLC and schedules the presentation for December 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM.
Explore the PTC speaker & session overviewView the PharmaEd 2026 event page
INTERPHEX & PACK EXPO
Selected conference speaking engagements covering aseptic transfer technology, Annex 1, ATMP manufacturing and next-generation pharmaceutical machinery.
Cutting Edge of Aseptic Transfer Technology
Conference presentation by Juergen Metzger addressing advanced aseptic transfer concepts and technologies for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
View the INTERPHEX 2022 presentation & videoBest Possible Annex 1 Compliance of Single-Use for ATMPs
Conference presentation by Juergen Metzger focused on the use of single-use technology for ATMP applications and alignment with EU GMP Annex 1 expectations.
View the INTERPHEX 2023 presentationVarioSys Success and the Next Generation in Pharma Machinery
Juergen M. Metzger participated as a speaker at PACK EXPO International 2024 while serving as Director of Turnkey Projects & New Technologies at Bausch+Ströbel Machine Company. The official PACK EXPO speaker profile lists the session and speaker role.
View the official PACK EXPO 2024 speaker profileExternal Professional Profiles & References
Juergen Metzger
ISPE profile documenting industry experience across Bosch Packaging Technology, Sartorius North America and Bausch+Ströbel, including aseptic fill-finish, isolator technology, engineering, product management and business development.
View the ISPE profileJuergen Metzger – Aseptic Transfer Systems / Final Filling
PDA speaker profile documenting technical roles in aseptic filling lines, isolators, aseptic processes, automation, qualification and validation, barrier systems and aseptic transfer technology.
View the PDA speaker profileJuergen Metzger – Author
Publisher author page connecting Juergen Metzger with technical coverage of Annex 1 and pharmaceutical fill-finish.
View the Pharmaceutical Technology author profileJuergen M. Metzger
Professional profile and industry activity covering aseptic processing, fill-finish, barrier systems, Annex 1, pharmaceutical technology and Pharma-Technology-Consulting.
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