Yposkesi, a CDMO for preferred access and reserved capacity for cGMP grade viral vector production, has appointed Patrick Lansky as vice president of U.S. sales & marketing. Patrick brings 20 years of biotech experience including a decade in CDMO cell and gene therapy, Mr. Lanksy is charged with forging bioprocessing partnerships with U.S. biopharmaceuticals developers.

Mr. Lansky’s role is to develop strong partnerships with US companies working on cell and gene therapy projects, where the demand for Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) and Lentiviral (LV) vectors continues to rise. Developing gene therapy products requires using vectors; bioengineered tools that deliver their modified genetic material into desired locations in the body, tissues and cells. Mr. Lansky will raise awareness of Yposkesi’s bioprocessing expertise and capabilities in AVV and LV, its current 400L capacity and the company’s new facility that will extend capacity to 2000L when it launches in 2022. This increased capacity will enable Yposkesi to address future needs for large-scale commercial batches.

“Yposkesi is delighted to welcome Patrick at a time when increasing numbers of cell and gene therapies are progressing from the laboratory to clinic,” said Alain Lamproye, CEO of Yposkesi. “Patrick has the skillset and strong track record to strengthen our presence in the US, home to the market leaders in cell and gene therapy developments. Beefing up our proximity to US clients and reinforcing our trusted relationships are key.”