Gilead Breaks Ground on New US Manufacturing Hub
New Bay Area building marks significant progress as part of Gilead's $32 billion US investment.
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Genentech and Roche Break Ground on US Manufacturing Facility
The $700 million project is part of Genentech and Roche’s $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure and R&D
Cambrex Expands Peptide Manufacturing Capabilities in US
CDMO Cambrex announced that Snapdragon Chemistry, a Cambrex company, has expanded its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) facility in Waltham, Massachusetts
Hongene to Supply exNA Oligonucleotide Technology Under New Licensing Deal
CDMO Hongene Biotech has entered a non-exclusive licensing agreement with the UMass Chan Medical School to produce and supply extended nucleic acid (exNA) monomers and exNA-modified oligonucleotides for research use.
AbbVie to Acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical’s Psychedelic Drug for $1.2B
Gilgamesh's lead asset, bretisilocin (GM-2505), is a potential best-in-class psychedelic compound currently in Phase 2 development for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Advanced Intermediates in Pharmaceutical Production
The pharmaceutical industry is evolving due to new regulations and technological developments. Distributors like Biesterfeld play a central role in supporting manufacturers in their daily operations.
AbbVie Invests $195 Million in US API Production
AbbVie announced a $195 million investment in its North Chicago, Illinois manufacturing plant to expand domestic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production in the US.
Ofichem Acquires Meribel Pharma Solutions’ Uppsala Site
Ofichem, a European CDMO specialising in high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and integrated drug development and manufacturing services, has acquired Meribel Pharma Solutions’ site in Uppsala, Sweden.
Boehringer Ingelheim Paves the Way for Important Market Launches
Boehringer Ingelheim recorded positive growth in the first half of 2025 with an increase in Group sales of 6.3% to € 14 billion.
Sygnature Discovery Unveils £1 Million Chemistry Facility Upgrade
Sygnature Discovery, an integrated drug discovery CRO, has completed a major enhancement to its high-throughput chemistry (HTC) capabilities and laboratory infrastructure following a £1 million investment.
AstraZeneca to Invest $50 Billion in US Manufacturing
AstraZeneca recently announced $50 billion of investment in the US by 2030. This investment is expected to create tens of thousands of new, highly skilled jobs nationwide.
Abzena Appoints Geoffrey M. Glass as Chief Executive Officer
Abzena, an end-to-end integrated CDMO + CRO for complex biologics and bioconjugates, recently announced that Geoffrey M. Glass has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Sanner Opens its First US Production Facility in North Carolina
Sanner, a provider of high-quality healthcare packaging and drug delivery solutions, officially opened its first US-based production facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.
ISPE Good Practice Guide: Validation 4.0
The Validation 4.0 Guide provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring product quality and patient safety throughout a pharmaceutical product's lifecycle.
Roquette Appoints Thierry Fournier as CEO
Roquette Appoints Thierry Fournier as Chief Executive Officer
MSD to Acquire Verona Pharma for $10 Billion
MSD, known as Merck & Co. in the US and Canada, recently announced it will acquire Verona Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, for approximately $10 billion.
Pace Life Sciences Expands Sterile Filling Capabilities
Pace Life Sciences, a US-based contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), is remodeling and expanding its Salem, NH site for aseptic fill-finish processing.
AbbVie to Acquire Capstan Therapeutics for $2 Billion
AbbVie has announced it will acquire Capstan Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing in vivo cell engineering through RNA delivery using targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs).
Axplora Announces €35 Million Expansion at Farmabios
Axplora to expand its Farmabios site in Gropello Cairoli, Italy, with a €35 million investment.
Pharma Service Provider Vetter Establishes New Site in Chicago
Vetter broke ground for the start of construction of its new clinical site in Des Plaines, Illinois, US on June 26.
IMCD Acquires Indian Pharma Supplier Trichem
IMCD, a global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has acquired Trichem, an Indian pharmaceutical supplier.
Celltrion Opens UK Headquarters in Uxbridge
Celltrion UK has officially opened its new UK headquarters at the Charter Building in Uxbridge, UK.
Mabion Launches €500,000 Oncology Services Contest
Mabion, a biotech-focused CDMO offering end-to-end services, has announced the launch of a €500,000 oncology services contest at BIO International Convention 2025.
Schott Pharma Invests in Sterile Cartridge Production
Schott Pharma is investing more than €100 million in its existing site in Lukácsháza, Hungary, to expand its capacity for sterile ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges.
Resilience Will Close 6 of its 10 Plants
Resilience recently shared that capacity expansions have exceeded current industry demand. As a result, Resilience has begun consolidating its operations and streamlining its business strategy.
Brenntag Specialties Acquires Mcepharma
Brenntag recently announced the acquisition of Mcepharma to strengthen Brenntag’s capabilities across the entire pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical value chain.
Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines
Sanofi to acquire Blueprint Medicines, expanding portfolio in rare immunological disease and adding early-stage pipeline in immunology.
Sterling Pharma Solutions and Kivu Bioscience Enter Manufacturing Pact
Sterling Pharma Solutions to produce an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidate for Kivu Bioscience.
Sanofi to Acquire Vigil Neuroscience
Sanofi to acquire Vigil Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biotech focused on therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Curia Announces Expansions to Global Network of Sterile Fill-Finish Sites
Curia, a CDMO, recently shared expansion plans for facilities in Glasgow, UK, and Albuquerque, NM, US.
Pharma Outlook 2025
The environment for pharma in 2025 is diverse and challenging: New treatment options are being brought to market in ever shorter cycles.
“Access to Talent is a Crucial Factor”
In an interview with CHEManager, Edgardo Hernandez, President of Lilly Manufacturing, explains the strategy behind the ambitious investment project.
PCI Pharma Services Acquires Ajinomoto Althea
PCI Pharma Services has completed its acquisition of Ajinomoto Althea, a CDMO subsidiary of Ajinomoto.
Roquette Acquires IFF Pharma, Reorganizes into Two Business Groups
Roquette completes IFF Pharma Solutions acquisition and unveils new structure for global growth and innovation.
Cyprumed and MSD Enter Licensing Agreement for Oral Peptide Therapeutics
MSD receives a non-exclusive license for Cyprumed's drug delivery technology for developing oral peptide therapeutics.
