Interphex
Amgen, Patheon Ink Flex Mfg. Pact
To provide flexible manufacturing services for Amgen's therapeutics
By: Kristin Brooks

Patheon (Booth 1424) has signed a manufacturing agreement with Amgen to provide flexible manufacturing services for their therapeutics. Additional details were not disclosed.
“As we launch new products and expand into more countries, it is critical to have the capacity to respond to increases in demand for our medicines,” said Rayne Waller, vice president, global supply chain at Amgen. “Manufacturing remains a core competency and a competitive advantage for Amgen and we are committed to supplying every patient, every time. This arrangement with Patheon supplements our own manufacturing network and provides us flexibility to ensure supply.”
“We believe the departure from the “build or buy” paradigm represents a superior value for our clients,” said Michael Lehmann, executive vice president, global sales and marketing for Patheon. “These flexible capacity solutions require a strategic and collaborative approach – different from the traditional “price per batch” concept. This agreement with Amgen is representative of the changing dialogue in the pharmaceutical services industry.”
Patheon provides process development and cGMP manufacturing services for both drug substance and drug product, from preclinical to commercial supply, to its global client base.