Activities will be Conducted at Societal CDMO’s San Diego Facility and Span Analytic Method Transfer, Process Development, and CGMP Manufacturing
SAN DIEGO and GAINESVILLE, Ga., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Societal CDMO, Inc. (“Societal CDMO”; SCTL), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to solving complex formulation and manufacturing challenges primarily in small molecule therapeutic development, today announced that it has been selected by Spinnaker Biosciences, Inc., to execute CDMO services in support of the company’s clinical development of a novel therapeutic candidate. The activities to be conducted under the agreement include analytical method transfer and qualification, aseptic process development, manufacture of a prototype batch of the therapeutic, cGMP filling of the resultant sterile powder into vials, and stability testing of the therapeutic candidate to be used in a planned Phase 1/2 study.
“Our new agreement with Spinnaker is an exciting opportunity for the Societal CDMO team to showcase its range of expertise across a number of offerings designed to support innovative drug developers as they work to advance novel therapeutic candidates into the clinic. We are well suited to carry out this work which involves several complexities, including aseptic filling of the final product,” said David Enloe, chief executive officer of Societal CDMO. “We are excited to add Spinnaker to our growing list of customers and pleased that the company has entrusted us to carry out these important aseptic process development and manufacturing activities on its behalf.”
About Societal CDMO
Societal CDMO ( SCTL) is a bi-coastal contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with capabilities spanning pre-Investigational New Drug (IND) development to commercial manufacturing and packaging for a wide range of therapeutic dosage forms with a primary focus in the area of small molecules. With an expertise in solving complex manufacturing problems, Societal CDMO is a leading CDMO providing therapeutic development, end-to-end regulatory support, clinical and commercial manufacturing, aseptic fill/finish, lyophilization, packaging and logistics services to the global pharmaceutical market.
In addition to our experience in handling DEA controlled substances and developing and manufacturing modified-release dosage forms, Societal CDMO has the expertise to deliver on our clients’ pharmaceutical development and manufacturing projects, regardless of complexity level. We do all of this in our best-in-class facilities, which total 145,000 square feet, in Gainesville, Georgia and San Diego, California.
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About Spinnaker Biosciences
Spinnaker Biosciences is focused on the development of proprietary technology for sustained/controlled release drug delivery using non-toxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable nanoporous silicon based microparticles and nanoparticles. Spinnaker’s lead programs include a long-acting sustained release ranibizumab drug product for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. For more information, please visit www.spinnakerbiosciences.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts: Stephanie Diaz (Investors) Vida Strategic Partners 415-675-7401 [email protected] Tim Brons (Media) Vida Strategic Partners 415-675-7402 [email protected] Ryan D. Lake (CFO) Societal CDMO 770-531-8365 [email protected]
