Flad Embraces Human Side of Manufacturing in Pharmaceutical Engineering Feature

In the latest issue of Pharmaceutical Engineering magazine, Flad principals Cole Brunson and Javier Garay explore the often-overlooked benefits of employee well-being and satisfaction for biomanufacturing facilities. The article is co-written with the head of Takeda Pharmaceuticals' 1.1-million-square-foot plasma therapy manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia.

Together, they detail the importance of human-centric design aspects, including access to natural light, strategic placement of key adjacencies, and collaboration spaces. These design considerations result in team members that are more engaged, more productive, and better problem solvers. Such investments in people produces better research, testing, and manufacturing processes, which means more efficient delivery of therapies and treatment to patients.

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April 08, 2025