Merck Invests €70 million to Expand ADC Manufacturing for Novel Cancer Therapies

Triples manufacturing capacity to meet increased global demand for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)

31-Oct-2024

Merck announced a € 70 million expansion of its ADC manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its bioconjugation Center of Excellence facility in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This investment will triple existing capacity and enhance the company’s contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering, reinforcing its commitment to clients and patients.

The investment represents a critical step in the company’s ongoing growth journey to partner with new and existing clients as they advance their drug development pipelines. With additional capacity and by scaling utilities and enhancing Process and Analytical Development (PAD) labs, Merck will provide industry-leading support for early-stage and commercial bioconjugates. The company’s goal is to ensure clients can bring their innovations to market more effectively and with shorter turnaround times.

“We are shaping tomorrow’s cancer care, today. With this investment, we are not just enhancing our capabilities; we are investing in our clients’ success by accelerating innovation and development to ultimately deliver novel therapies to patients more quickly,” said Benjamin Hein, Head of Life Science Services, Life Science business of Merck. “ADCs represent a transformative approach to oncology, enabling targeted therapies that minimize damage to healthy tissues. As the market for this novel modality grows and the medical community adopts them as first-line treatments, it may mean that fewer patients need invasive treatments like chemotherapy and radiation that cause significant side effects.”

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