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2026-04-21

Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano

Regulatory intelligence for the management of biopharmaceutical products: applicability for the Cuban biotech sector

Inteligência Regulatória na gestão dos produtos biofarmacêuticos: sua aplicabilidade para o setor biotecnológico cubano

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inteligencia regulatoria, estrategia regulatoria, industria biofarmacéutica, agencia reguladora (es)
regulatory intelligence, regulatory strategy, biopharmaceutical industry, regulatory agency (en)
inteligência regulatória, estratégia regulatória, indústria biofarmacêutica, agência reguladora (pt)

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Introducción: La industria biofarmacéutica en la actualidad ha dirigido sus programas de desarrollo de productos hacia enfoques más complejos y de mayor valor agregado, lo cual conlleva un gran riesgo asociado en su camino hacia el registro sanitario. Sin embargo, la predictibilidad de estos procesos se complejiza aún más en gran medida por la necesidad de gestionar de forma acertada estos riesgos y los grandes volúmenes de datos e información a manejar. Las compañías farmacéuticas deben adecuar sus procesos de forma que contribuyan a construir un puente entre la excelencia científica de las investigaciones y el conocimiento de los requerimientos para proceder de manera exitosa en el desarrollo de un producto biofarmacéutico. Metodología: El presente trabajo aborda la relación única y coherente que conforma el proceso de Inteligencia Regulatoria. Su aplicabilidad de forma proactiva en el sector biotecnológico cubano potenciaría el monitoreo adecuado de un entorno regulatorio cambiante acentuado por la nueva normalidad debido a la COVID-19. Resultados: La evolución del panorama regulatorio acentúa la necesidad de contar con información actualizada e interpretar la orientación de los expertos en asuntos regulatorios conduciendo a mejores decisiones, menos demoras y aprobaciones más oportunas de nuevas opciones de productos sanitarios para los pacientes.

Introduction: The biopharmaceutical industry has currently directed its product development programs towards more complex and higher value-added approaches, which entails a great associated risk on its way to marketing authorization. However, the predictability of these processes is made even more complex by the need to correctly manage these risks and the large volumes of data and information to be handled. Pharmaceutical companies must adapt their processes in such a way that they contribute to building a bridge between the scientific excellence of research and the knowledge of the requirements to proceed successfully in the development of a biopharmaceutical product. Methodology: This work addresses the unique and consistent relationship that makes up the Regulatory Intelligence process. Its proactive applicability in the Cuban biotechnology sector would enhance the adequate monitoring of a changing regulatory environment accentuated by the new normality due to COVID-19. Results: The evolution of the regulatory landscape fuels the need to have up-to-date information and interpret the guidance of regulatory affairs experts leading to better decisions, fewer delays and more timely approvals of new medical products for patients.

Introdução: A indústria biofarmacêutica na atualidade tem direcionado seus programas de desenvolvimento de produtos para abordagens mais complexas e de maior valor agregado, o que continha um grande risco associado em seu caminho para o registro sanitário. No entanto, a previsibilidade desses processos se complementa ainda mais em grande medida pela necessidade de gerenciar a forma certa desses riscos e dos grandes volumes de dados e informações a serem manipulados. As empresas farmacêuticas devem adequar seus processos de forma que contribuem para construir uma ponte entre a excelência científica das investigações e o conhecimento dos requisitos para proceder de maneira exitosa no desenvolvimento de um produto biofarmacêutico. Metodologia: O presente trabalho aborda a relação única e coerente que conforma o processo de Inteligência Regulatória. Sua aplicabilidade de forma proativa no setor biotecnológico cubano potencializaria o monitoramento adequado de um ambiente regulatório cambiante acentuado pela nova normalidade devida à COVID-19. Resultados: A evolução do panorama regulatório aumentou a necessidade de contar com informações atualizadas e interpretar a orientação dos especialistas em assuntos regulatórios que conduzem a melhores decisões, menos demoradas e aprovações mais oportunas de novas opções de produtos sanitários para os pacientes.

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Romeu, B. (2026). Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, 55(2), 477–489. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851

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Romeu, B. 2026. Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas. 55, 2 (abr. 2026), 477–489.

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Romeu, B. Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano. Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm. 2026, 55, 477-489.

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ROMEU, B. Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano. Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, [S. l.], v. 55, n. 2, p. 477–489, 2026. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851. Acesso em: 12 may. 2026.

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Romeu, Belkis. 2026. «Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano». Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas 55 (2):477-89. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851.

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Romeu, B. (2026) «Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano», Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, 55(2), pp. 477–489. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851 (Accedido: 12 mayo 2026).

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B. Romeu, «Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano», Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm., vol. 55, n.º 2, pp. 477–489, abr. 2026.

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Romeu, B. «Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano». Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas, vol. 55, n.º 2, abril de 2026, pp. 477-89, https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851.

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Romeu, Belkis. «Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano». Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas 55, no. 2 (abril 21, 2026): 477–489. Accedido mayo 12, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851.

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Romeu B. Inteligencia Regulatoria en la gestión de los productos biofarmacéuticos: su aplicabilidad para el sector biotecnológico cubano. Rev. Colomb. Cienc. Quím. Farm. [Internet]. 21 de abril de 2026 [citado 12 de mayo de 2026];55(2):477-89. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rccquifa/article/view/123851

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