About Us
years in commercial freeze drying
years of combined R&D experience
areas of expertise
formulations development
Biopharma Group – Your CDMO Specialists for All Things Lyo
The contract research and development, manufacturing, consultancy & lyo training division of Biopharma Group is dedicated to providing specialist lyo/ freeze drying CDMO solutions for a variety of industry sectors that need dried product or liquid formulations as part of their product processing and production projects.
With over 35 years of commercial experience in freeze drying and having supported over 4000+ formulations and projects, our trusted reputation is proof of our expertise and customer-centric approach.
What is CDMO and CRO?
CDMO stands for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation – our CDMO status represents our ability to develop dried product and liquid formulations using the process of lyophilisation and directly relates to our manufacturing (GMP and non-GMP) capabilities for the pharma, diagnostics and biotech industries.
CRO is the acronym for Contract Research Organisation and refers to our specialist research, development and analytical services.
About Biopharma Group’s CDMO Division
A Trusted Partner for Freeze-Drying and Beyond: Biopharma Group is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with a well-earned reputation for excellence in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and biotech industries. For over 30 years, we have been a trusted partner for companies of all sizes, providing a comprehensive suite of services and solutions designed to accelerate product development and commercialization.
Freeze-Drying Expertise: Biopharma Group is recognized as a leader in freeze-drying, a critical process for preserving the stability and potency of biopharmaceuticals. With facilities boasting an analysis lab, freeze-dryers for small-batch runs, to R&D/Pilot scale and commercial scale, category D cleanrooms for high potency samples, a dedicated cytotoxics handling suite and a GMP suite coming online for early phase clinical manufacturing, our highly experienced scientists and technicians offer a full range of services for lyophilized products and liquid formulations, from process/cycle development and optimization to commercial-scale manufacturing.
Beyond Freeze-Drying: Biopharma Group's capabilities extend far beyond freeze-drying, allowing us to offer a broad spectrum of services to support all stages of the pharma, diagnostic or biotech product analysis and development; pre- and post-process for lyophilized products and liquid formulations, including:
- Analytical Services: Biopharma Group's team of analytical scientists provides a comprehensive suite of analytical services, including method development, validation, and stability testing. The scientific teams utilize cutting-edge instrumentation and methodologies to ensure the quality and consistency of your products.
- Contract R&D: With a focus on consultative freeze-drying and liquid formulation development, Biopharma Group's skilled specialists have extensive experience in all aspects of streamlining the development and manufacturing processes for the pharma, diagnostics, and biotech industries, from formulation and cycle development to pre-clinical testing, and production for enabling quicker time-to-market for life-changing products. The ability to accommodate sterile and non-sterile production, coupled with a versatile array of R&D services and pre-/post-lyo analyses, ensures that we can meet the specific needs of each client.
- Compliance: Biopharma Group's formulation scientists have a deep understanding of the complex challenges associated with formulating biopharmaceuticals, including those of industry guidelines and regulations, enabling them to help you develop stable, effective, and manufacturable formulations for your products, with data traceability for end-user and client peace of mind from the outset.
- Manufacturing: In addition to our own facilities and labs, Biopharma Group has a network of cGMP-compliant manufacturing facilities equipped to handle a wide range of product types and complexities. They offer flexible manufacturing solutions to meet your specific needs, from small-scale clinical trial batches to large-scale commercial production.