Catalent has announced a $12 million expansion programme to increase biologics CGMP analytical capabilities at its flagship facility in Kansas City, Missouri. The project will see the addition of two new analytical development laboratories to support the growing demands of assay development for both traditional biologic and advanced biologic modality programmes.

The first of the two new laboratories will cover approximately 3,500 square feet and will be completed by the end of October 2022, with the second, measuring 3,000 square feet, due to be operational in the first quarter of 2023. The expansion will create approximately 50 new scientific jobs at the site by February 2023.

The additional capacity will increase the capabilities that Catalent has across its network in both standalone services and integrated development programmes. 

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is a centre of excellence for its standalone biologics analytical services business, with over 30 years of experience providing cell-based assays and characterization studies for drug substance, drug products and intermediates, for both innovator and biosimilar products. It also provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms as well as comprehensive clinical packaging and supply services.