Biologics CDMOs Biovian and 3P Biopharmaceuticals have combined with the aim of establishing a new pan-European leader in their field.
 
Backed by their common shareholder, Keensight Capital, the combination of Biovian and 3P further extends the group’s value proposition to address complex customer needs across the entire development cycle.

Introducing 3PBiovian

The combined Group, named 3PBiovian, will offer end-to-end development and manufacturing services for all protein expression systems and viral vectors, both for Drug Substance and Drug Product, from preclinical to clinical development and commercial phases.
 
Leveraging a joint 40-year track record, expertise, capabilities, and financial strength, the Group aims to position itself as a leading pan-European independent biologics CDMO, striving to spearhead the development of drugs tackling patients’ unmet clinical needs.
 
Through this combination, the Group will become one of the main independent European bio-CDMOs, with gross sales above €75m ($81m). Biovian and 3P Biopharmaceuticals have each delivered consistent double-digit growth historically, and this organic growth will underpin the development of the combined business going forward.
 
With over 500 professionals and operating across manufacturing facilities of 15,800 square meters, the group is now positioned to effectively address the growing demands of the market.
 
3PBiovian will leverage its manufacturing sites in Pamplona-Noáin (Spain) and Turku (Finland) as well as its commercial office in Boston, MA (United States) to address an extensive array of customer needs. Its end-to-end offering will span across multiple platforms (microbial and mammalian expression, adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses, cell therapy and plasmids) and offers enhanced production scale flexibility via a diverse range of bioreactor sizes. This set of services will target a global base of biopharma clients looking for scientific expertise, premium quality, and outstanding customer service.

Leadership

3PBiovian will continue to be led by its team of seasoned professionals in the biologics industry, driving its growth ambitions going forward. Dámaso Molero Sánchez (former 3P CEO) will serve as Group CEO supported by Deputy CEO Antti Nieminen (former Biovian CEO), Heidi Suuronen as CFO and Elena Erroba as CCO (Chief Commercial Officer).
 
The Group’s Board of Directors will include several eminent industry veterans to assist the company in its journey through their strategic vision and expertise:
 

• Uwe Gottschalk, based in Germany, bringing more than 30 years of experience within the field of bioprocessing and protein purification technologies. He was CSO (Chief Scientific Officer) and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) of Lonza Pharma and before served as group vice president at Sartorius. 
• Stefan Stoffel, based in Switzerland, bringing more than 30 years of experience in engineering, operational experience, and internationalization of CDMOs. He was part of the Executive Committee, and COO (Chief Operating Officer) at Lonza.
• Tom Ransohoff, based in the United States, bringing more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and professional experience in the biopharma industry, including as Technical Head of Biologics at Resilience, following its acquisition of 4th Dimension Bioprocess, a company he co-founded.

 
After supporting the two management teams over the past 5 years, Keensight Capital will continue to help the Group strengthen its position at a global level by bringing more than 20 years of expertise in healthcare, and its highly international network. ERES IV, advised by Elyan Partners, and Sodena, will each continue as minority shareholders alongside Keensight, maintaining their investment in the Group.