Lonza Pharma&Biotech Launches Ibex™ Solutions – An Innovative New Concept in Biological Manufacturing and Development

Ibex™ Solutions is an innovative new biological development and manufacturing concept, coupling flexibility in facility-build-out with fully tailored business models and leveraging Lonza’s expertise and service network in Visp (CH). Construction began in June with a formal groundbreaking ceremony expected in the second half of 2017. Several hundred new positions are expected to be created.

Ibex™ biomanufacturing comprises a modular, technology-independent development and manufacturing complex capable of supporting activities across multiple technologies – mammalian, microbial, cellular or bio-conjugate – and from late discovery to manufacture. This flexibility gives customers complete freedom in facility design and implementation, and the ability to respond rapidly as their needs evolve.

Responsiveness is further enhanced by the integration of the Ibex™ biomanufacturing complex into the Visp site with its experienced workforce and established service networks.

Ibex™ Solutions include highly flexible models to match and adapt to each customer’s expectations and forecasts. The availability of a modular complex means time-to-market can be reduced by 12 months or more. These advantages contribute to a significant de-risking of major strategic investment decisions.

Lonza’s Pharma&Biotech COO, Marc Funk, commented:

Ibex™ Solutions – Features:

• Modular biomanufacturing complex
• A partner with expertise in multiple technologies and proven track record
• Technology-independent construction
• Flexible engagement options
• Existing infrastructure and support networks
• Facilities embedded in the ecosystem of Visp (CH)

Ibex™ Solutions – Benefits:

• Faster time-to-market
• Full build-out flexibility
• Significant reduction in investment risk
• Tailored business and ownership models, providing higher transparency and flexibility
• Cost-effective build-out and fast ramp-up
• Assured delivery, simplified with supply chain
• Stable workforce, IP protection and favorable taxation environment

The path to market of a modern medicine is complex and uncertain. Under the growing pressure of regulation and competition, biopharma companies must be able to solve critical development steps under tight time and budget constraints.

Background to Ibex™ Solutions

This process not only entails significant capex investment in technically challenging processes during both the drug substance and drug product phases of the value chain, but also management of multiple partners, which ensures quality and regulatory compliance across that continuum.

Ibex™ Solutions from Lonza provide customers with agile capability at every stage of development and manufacture.

Further information is available on www.lonza.com.

About Lonza

Following the closing of the Capsugel acquisition, Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza harnesses science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.

An integrated solutions provider serving the healthcare continuum, Lonza offers products and services from the custom development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients to innovative dosage forms for the pharma and consumer health and nutrition industries. In addition to drinking water sanitizers, nutraceuticals, antidandruff agents and other personal care ingredients, the company provides agricultural products, advanced coatings and composites and microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 50 major manufacturing and R&D facilities and nearly 14,000 full-time employees worldwide. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.