Regeneron turns to CDMO Fujifilm to boost US manufacturing capacity
Title
Regeneron Partners with Fujifilm Diosynth in $3B, 10-Year Deal to Double U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Capacity
Keywords
- Regeneron
- Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
- CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization)
- U.S. manufacturing
- Biologics production
- Holly Springs facility
- Pharmaceutical onshoring
- Supply chain security
- Manufacturing expansion
- Biopharmaceuticals
Key Facts
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has entered into a 10-year manufacturing supply agreement valued at over $3 billion with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies to significantly expand its U.S. biologics manufacturing capacity245.
- The multi-year partnership will be anchored at Fujifilm’s new large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, which is set to begin operations later in 202525.
- This agreement is expected to nearly double Regeneron’s current domestic manufacturing capability for its industry-leading biologic medicines, which treat millions of patients worldwide45.
- The partnership is part of Regeneron’s broader strategy to onshore drug production amid industry-wide pushes to reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing and mitigate risks such as potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceutical imports5.
- The Holly Springs facility is part of Fujifilm’s ongoing $7 billion global expansion, with more than $3.2 billion already invested in the U.S. site25.
- Technology transfer for the collaboration is already underway, though specific Regeneron drugs to be produced at the site have not yet been disclosed5.
- The manufacturing boost will leverage Fujifilm’s expertise as a leading CDMO for biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies, ensuring secure and scalable supply of Regeneron’s key products25.
Sources:
2. https://fujifilmdiosynth.com/about/news/fujifilm-diosynth-biotechnologies-and-regeneron-sign-10-year-us-manufacturing-agreement/
4. https://biopharmaboardroom.com/news/24/3242/regeneron-expands-u-s-manufacturing-with-3b-fujifilm-partnership-to-boost-biologics-capacity.html
5. https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/amid-industry-onshoring-push-regeneron-taps-fujifilm-diosynth-3b-10-year-commercial