Teijin Limited and Hilleman Laboratories, a biotechnology company based in Singapore, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, for the establishment of a strategic international business partnership. The goal of this partnership is to promote the expansion in contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business in the field of cell and gene therapy.
Under this partnership, Teijin and Hilleman Laboratories will leverage their individual strengths to foster greater synergy for the development and manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products, and mutually advance CDMO business activities of respective parties.
The partnership was formed to strengthen support for Japanese customers aiming to expand into the Asia-Pacific region and to attract overseas customers from Singapore and surrounding areas to the Japanese market. Further, Teijin and Hilleman Laboratories share a vision for building a support system in Singapore for the development and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies.
In November 2023, Hilleman Laboratories launched its newest facility, a 30,000 square foot current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) pilot-scale plant. Building upon this, Teijin will support Hilleman Laboratories in the establishment of a cell processing center in Singapore for cell and gene therapy. Teijin's accumulated knowledge and experience in this field will be shared with Hilleman Laboratories.
"Teijin and Hilleman Laboratories are contributing to the provision of innovative medical care through manufacturing," said Takayuki Nakano, Ph.D., Mission Executive and General Manager, Regenerative Medicine & Implantable Medical Device Division of Teijin Limited. "And we will build a strong cooperation system for the cell and gene therapy CDMO business to provide more desirable development and manufacturing support services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region."
Teijin group will invest in facilities and human resources to meet customer needs, with a goal of generating JPY 20 billion in regenerative medicine sales by FY 2030. The partnership with Hilleman Laboratories will help achieve this goal.
"At Hilleman Laboratories, we are driven by our mission to deliver impactful healthcare solutions" said Raman Rao, Chief Executive Officer of Hilleman Laboratories. "This partnership with Teijin marks a significant milestone in Hilleman Laboratories' journey to expand our capabilities in bioprocessing. By combining our expertise with Teijin's leadership in regenerative medicine, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation to develop cutting-edge solutions. This collaboration opens new opportunities for innovation and growth, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of the global healthcare market and positioning Singapore as a hub for the next generation of advanced therapeutic products."
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