Solid Dose Drug Product Clinical Manufacturing Facility

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Highly flexible 15,500m2 pilot scale cGMP manufacturing facility. State-of-the-art Class D/ISO 8 cGMP facility, with analytical and microbiology testing laboratories, packaging and clinical labelling, and the capacity to manufacture up to 150 clinical batches per year. The facility could also be reconfigured to facilitate the production of Sterile Injectables or Biologics Systems.

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Located within Discovery Park, a thriving science and technology hub, just over 1 hour from London, is a dynamic, multi-product, multi-technology pilot scale facility capable of OEB 4 manufacturing.

The facility supports the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms, wet and dry granulated film coated tablets and capsules, and can be reconfigured to facilitate the production of sterile injectables or biologics systems.

Our cutting-edge Drug Product Clinical Manufacturing facility spans 15,500m2 across four floors, providing a pilot scale development facility for up to 150 clinical batches per year.

The facility seamlessly integrates manufacturing, warehousing and packaging, with modern offices and laboratories equipped for analytical and microbiology testing. It also specialises in the use of computational models and predictive sciences to more efficiently accelerate the medicines development process.

With space for up to 200 members of staff, this fully flexible facility set within a thriving hub of innovation, is the prime location for superior drug development.

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Class D/ISO 8 manufacturing facility capable of OEB 4 manufacturing

Integrated weigh and dispense cubicles

Warehousing – materials & equipment with fixed & shuttle shelving

Primary & secondary packaging with site license for clinical labelling

Analytical & Microbiology testing laboratories

Engineering workshop

Modern welfare facilities including café & changing facilities

Modern open offices with space for up to 200 people

Process capabilities

The state-of-the-art facility boasts a wide array of process capabilities, enabling diverse pharmaceutical processes ranging from continuous manufacturing lines and osmotic tablet production to wet/dry granulated film-coated tablets and capsules.

Equipped with cutting-edge machinery, including Gerteis Micropactor Roller Compactors, GEA Continuous Manufacturing Line, Korsch Bi-Layer Tablet Presses, and more, it stands at the forefront of innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Automation is seamlessly integrated into operations, utilizing advanced technologies such as Opstrakker Digital Logbooks, Honeywell IQVision, OSI Pi data historian, PAT equipment, and a robust, layered cyber-secure IT/OT infrastructure to ensure efficiency and reliability throughout the processes.

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This flexible clinical manufacturing facility is configurable for solid dose, sterile injectables or biologics. Download the brochure for full specifications.

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Ideal location

Well-connected

Exceptional connectivity and proximity to London and Europe, fostering easy access to international markets and a vibrant business ecosystem.

Highly-skilled talent

The region boasts a rich talent pool, with a number of highly-skilled and experienced scientists and professionals available and ready to work at the facility and access to over 33,000 STEM graduates.

Exceptional quality of life

Kent offers a picturesque landscape, providing an excellent balance between work and leisure. Its enhanced quality of life is a crucial factor in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.

Strong collaborative community

Home to over 160 businesses, Discovery Park is made up of emerging startups through to larger firms working across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, technology, professional services and more.

Wellbeing facilities

An impressive range of facilities can be found on-site, such as a gym, social zone, cycling routes and restaurants, aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of all who work here.

Strategic location for growth

The opportunities at Discovery Park coupled with Kent’s pro-business environment and robust infrastructure, makes it a compelling magnet for foreign direct investment and those looking to capitalise on the region’s economic potential.

Resilient infrastructure

Water, electricity, heating, cooling and foul effluent collection and treatment are maintained to the highest standards with long term asset management plans ensuring that services will be delivered reliably, efficiently and sustainably well into the future.