Vector | CMC | Analytics Services Overview

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Vector | CMC | Analytics Services Overview

Manufacturing, CMC, and Analytics

CELL & GENE | RNA | BIOLOGICS

Our work centers on applying proven intelligence in vector manufacturing and analytics to accelerate programs from discovery to IND. We support a range of modalities, from Advanced Therapeutics including AAV, lentiviral, and adenoviral vectors to Complex Biologics. This is accomplished by integrating scalable production with a coherent CMC strategy and phase-appropriate analytics.

A reliable supply of high-quality drug product is the starting point for any successful preclinical program. The scientific leadership at Franklin Biolabs brings a deep operational history to this challenge, having produced thousands of manufacturing batches for clients in more than 30 countries. We have established both adherent and suspension-based systems to support programs from early discovery through IND-enabling toxicology and clinical studies.

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Aligning Manufacturing with Regulatory Intent

The quality of a drug product is only as good as the process used to manufacture it. Our process development services are designed to build scalable, reproducible manufacturing workflows that meet regulatory expectations. A deep understanding of process and biology is required to anticipate and mitigate potential liabilities, such as toxicities that can manifest in preclinical safety evaluations (PMID: 38327046). By characterizing product-specific behavior early, we establish a foundation for robust platform technologies.

This manufacturing strategy is directly linked to a clear Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) roadmap. We provide the analytical framework and documentation needed to bridge the gap between discovery and IND readiness. This alignment of CMC, analytics, and preclinical development into a single path greatly accelerates typical 18-24 month timelines.

The Role of Advanced Analytics

Analytical testing provides the objective data required to determine whether products are fit for purpose and to provide the objective evidence to satisfy regulatory agencies. A comprehensive analytical strategy is built to assess product quality, safety, and biological activity throughout the development lifecycle.

Our analytical services provide quantitative insights into:

  • Identity & Purity: Confirming the product identity and assessing the presence of process-related residuals.
  • Quantity & Titer: Accurately measuring concentration and genomic content.
  • Potency & Function: Developing and qualifying cell-based assays to measure biological activity.
  • Particle Characterization: Analyzing capsid content and the ratio of full to empty particles.

These assays are developed and qualified under phase-appropriate, GXP-compliant conditions, ensuring the data generated is suitable for global regulatory submissions. This rigorous, data-driven approach is the foundation of our scientific team’s historical 100% successful IND rate since 2019, a track record now central to the Franklin Biolabs mission following its launch in 2024.


Scientific Process Diagram

This content is for informational purposes. For guidance specific to your therapeutic program, please contact our team for a consultation.