Therapeutic Area
Oncology CDMOs
Compare CDMOs with oncology manufacturing experience for cytotoxic compounds, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and targeted therapies. Filter by containment level, modality, and scale.
50 companies listed
About Oncology Drug Manufacturing
Oncology is the largest therapeutic area by R&D spend, with over 2,000 drugs in clinical development globally. Manufacturing oncology products demands specialized capabilities: cytotoxic handling for traditional chemotherapy agents, high-potency containment for targeted small molecules, and bioconjugation expertise for the growing ADC (antibody-drug conjugate) pipeline.
Containment is non-negotiable. Most oncology APIs have occupational exposure limits (OELs) below 10 micrograms per cubic meter, requiring OEB4 or OEB5 engineering controls. This means dedicated facilities with isolators, continuous liner systems, split-butterfly valves, and validated cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination. Not every CDMO claiming "potent compound handling" can actually operate at OEB5 levels.
ADCs represent a unique manufacturing challenge. They combine biologics (monoclonal antibody production), small molecule chemistry (cytotoxic payload synthesis and linker chemistry), and bioconjugation (attaching payload to antibody). Few CDMOs can handle all three steps in-house. Most ADC sponsors work with 2-3 specialized CDMOs and manage the tech transfer between them.
Companies (50)
Osmopharm S.A.
Switzerland
Osmopharm S.A. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Matrix Fine Chemical
Switzerland
Matrix Fine Chemical is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Bend Bioscience
United States
Bend Bioscience is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.
Spain
Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Luina Bio (now AcuraBio)
Australia
Luina Bio (now AcuraBio) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Gattefossé S.A.
China
Gattefossé S.A. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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OPKO HEALTH
Israel
OPKO HEALTH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Adelco SA
Greece
Adelco SA is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Bruker Corporation
Switzerland
Bruker Corporation is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Cellab CDMO
Andorra
Cellab CDMO is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Mithra Biotechnology Inc
Taiwan
Mithra Biotechnology Inc is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd.
India
Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Bioprox SA (Bioprox Cultures / Bioprox Healthcare)
France
Bioprox SA (Bioprox Cultures / Bioprox Healthcare) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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UPM Pharmaceuticals
United States
UPM Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Macrocyclics, Inc.
United States
Macrocyclics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Kinaxis
Canada
Kinaxis is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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B+P Logistics GmbH
Germany
B+P Logistics GmbH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Lodaat Pharma
United States
Lodaat Pharma is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Pravesha Industries Private Limited
India
Pravesha Industries Private Limited is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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NextPharma
Finland
NextPharma is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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AEQUILIBRIUM PHARMA S.r.l.
Italy
AEQUILIBRIUM PHARMA S.r.l. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Algae Products International Ltd
Qatar
Algae Products International Ltd is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd
China
Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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RD‑Biotech
France
RD‑Biotech is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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STASON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
United States
STASON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Chronopost
France
Chronopost is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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PacificPharma Corp.
Finland
PacificPharma Corp. is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization headquartered in Finland. We specialize in Cell & Gene Therapy, Fill/Finish, Contract Research Organization (CRO) with state-of-the-art facilities serving clients globally.
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ElitePharma LLC
Israel
ElitePharma LLC is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization headquartered in Israel. We specialize in Fill/Finish, Small Molecule API Manufacturer, Formulation Development with state-of-the-art facilities serving clients globally.
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Linhardt GmbH + Co. KG
Germany
Linhardt GmbH + Co. KG is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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GEMÜ GmbH
Germany
GEMÜ GmbH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Aminologics Co., Ltd.
South Korea
Aminologics Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Ethypharm
China
Ethypharm is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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MA micro automation GmbH
Germany
MA micro automation GmbH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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CISEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD
China
CISEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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JPT Peptide Technologies GmbH
Germany
JPT Peptide Technologies GmbH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Fortis Life Sciences
United States
Fortis Life Sciences is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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SK Pharmteco
France
SK Pharmteco is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Ardena
Belgium
Ardena is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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TraceLink
United States
TraceLink is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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ExcellGene SA (excellgene.com)
Switzerland
ExcellGene SA (excellgene.com) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Carlo Erba Reagents
France
Carlo Erba Reagents is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Comprehensive Cell Solutions (NYBCe)
United States
Comprehensive Cell Solutions (NYBCe) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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ASCIL Biopharm (Ascil Proyectos S.L.)
Spain
ASCIL Biopharm (Ascil Proyectos S.L.) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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DPT (DPT Laboratories)
United States
DPT (DPT Laboratories) is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Sanzyme Biologics Pvt Ltd
India
Sanzyme Biologics Pvt Ltd is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Hubei Humanwell
China
Hubei Humanwell is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Alltub Group
Czechia
Alltub Group is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Mycenax Biotech
Taiwan
Mycenax Biotech is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Farmigea S.p.A.
Italy
Farmigea S.p.A. is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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BBT Biotech GmbH
Germany
BBT Biotech GmbH is a pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What special capabilities do oncology CDMOs need?+
Oncology CDMOs need high-potency compound handling (OEB4/OEB5 containment with isolators and engineering controls), dedicated or segregated manufacturing suites to prevent cross-contamination, specialized waste handling for cytotoxic materials, worker safety programs including medical surveillance, and analytical methods validated for potent compound detection at very low levels. For ADCs, they additionally need bioconjugation suites and experience with linker-payload chemistry.
Why is containment critical for cancer drug manufacturing?+
Most oncology drugs are designed to kill rapidly dividing cells -- a property that makes them effective against tumors but hazardous to workers. Occupational exposure to cytotoxic compounds can cause skin irritation, reproductive harm, and potentially cancer. OEB4 and OEB5 containment (exposure limits below 1 microgram/m3) uses engineering controls -- isolators, airlocks, continuous liners, and HEPA-filtered exhaust -- to protect workers while maintaining product quality.
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