Biodextris

Production processes ready for manufacturing

Development Services

Choose Biodextris for your rapid delivery of robust and reliable production processes, ready for manufacturing of your vaccine or biologic.

Upstream Process

We aim to identify and control the key process parameters that will provide your product with the optimal set of critical quality attributes.

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Downstream Purification

We will help you develop, assess and optimize a downstream purification strategy to isolate your product.

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Process Transfer

Our expertise helps our clients contain costs, manage risk and maintain key process knowledge, by employing a systematic approach to process transfer.

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Process Development

Biodextris is an expert in accelerating our client’s projects from the bench to the clinic. We efficiently deliver robust and reliable production processes ready for manufacturing a wide array of vaccines and biologics. We offer comprehensive process development activities for complex biological products in the following areas:

  • Recombinant purified proteins
  • Cell membrane preparations
  • Complex multi-component systems
  • Whole cell based products
  • Monoclonal antibodies

Our clients span the globe as well as sectors from agricultural applications, to diagnostics and of course our cores in human health-based biologics and vaccines.


Throughout the execution of our process development strategy, our analytical services team develop appropriate assays to ensure your product is properly characterized and enumerated accurately, insuring the product meets or exceeds your expectations. Click here for more details about our Analytical Method Development.

Upstream Process

Biologics are produced via a variety of methods and all sorts of microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, fungi and eukaryotic cells), and at Biodextris, we are experts with many of the species used in industry. From the beginning, we aim to identify and control the key process parameters that will provide your product with the optimal set of critical quality attributes.


Biodextris can be your guide navigating through the following activities in establishing an upstream process:

  • Media evaluation
  • Host strain evaluation
  • Cell line development
  • Development of batch or fed-batch protocols
  • Product optimization strategies (yield increase, reducing undesired product)
  • Analytical parameters

We develop your upstream process using industry leading pilot-scale fermenters and bioreactors. Our systems are interfaced for continuous monitoring, control and data acquisition of temperature, pH, agitation, airflow, pressure, dissolved oxygen, exhaust gas (O2/CO2) and nutrient feeds all in a GMP cleanroom environment where applicable.

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Downstream Purification

Many see downstream purification as a mixture of art and craft, however, at Biodextris we make it science! We have extensive experience separating our clients’ target products from complex matrices by developing, assessing and optimizing a downstream purification strategy. With our expertise and equipment, we effectively isolate your product while preserving its identity, purity, potency and homogeneity. Our comprehensive analytical group work in tandem to ensure all these parameters are properly analyzed and documented.

We will lead you through phase-appropriate activities such as resin screening, chromatographic protocol development, protein compatibility studies, accelerated stability studies, process robustness and pre-formulation testing leading to a comprehensive downstream package ready for manufacturing.

We use industry leading AKTA Avant and Pilot systems for performance of various chromatography methods including ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, reverse phase and size exclusion chromatography as well as tangential flow filtration and sterile filtration.

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Process Transfer

At Biodextris, we can supply material for early stage clinical trials, but with a client’s success come larger scale needs. Our team is well equipped to transfer your production process to a large-scale partner cGMP facility. We have extensive experience with small and medium sized biotechnology companies, large pharmaceutical and large vaccine manufacturers, government organizations and CMOs. Biodextris is truly an international organization having a well-versed multicultural team and clients across Canada, USA and Europe and Asia.


Our expertise helps our clients contain costs, manage risk and maintain key process knowledge. We employ a systematic approach to process transfer that includes the following:

  • Control scale-related process variations
  • Control equipment related variations
  • Management and execution of transfer lots
  • Comprehensive training
  • Knowledge management.
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16 Feb, 2024
In the realm of complex biologics development, the integration of Quality by Design (QbD) not only assures product quality but also emerges as a powerful driver for cost reduction and accelerated timelines. A systematic approach to development in biopharma, it emphasizes the integration of quality evaluation at every step, ensuring the production of safer and more effective drugs while optimizing resources. Unlike traditional post-production testing, Quality by Design proactively identifies and adjusts critical parameters and factors involved in development. This brief discussion explores the pivotal role of QbD in achieving these dual objectives. Determining quality target product profile and critical quality attribute is a key to a successful and efficient development. It is important to define quality target product profile (QTPP) and critical quality attributes (CQA) of the product as soon as possible during the development stage. If well defined, the Quality by Design approach will help address issues early in the product development process and prevent failures than will lead to additional cost and delay during advanced stages of the project. At Biodextris, we encourage and guide our client through Quality by Design process to ensure quality, cost optimization and timeline efficiency. Efficiency through Attribute Optimization and precise process control: Quality by Design enables a targeted optimization of critical product quality attributes, streamlining development efforts and reducing the need for extensive trial and error. By enhancing process understanding and control, QbD minimizes variations and deviations in complex biologics production. This precision and efficiency not only ensure consistent product quality but also accelerates the development timeline by avoiding delays associated with troubleshooting and rework. Risk Mitigation for Cost-Efficient Development: Quality by Design systematically identifies and mitigates risks early in the development process. This proactive risk management not only safeguards against potential setbacks but also contributes to cost efficiency by preventing the need for costly corrections later in the development cycle. Regulatory Compliance for Timely Approvals and Adaptability for Faster Life Cycle Management Well defined QbD attributes aligns with regulatory expectations, ensuring that the development process is well-documented and compliant. This adherence expedites regulatory approvals, reducing the time and resources required for navigating the approval process. Furthermore, Quality by Design's emphasis on continuous improvement allows for swift adaptation to changes throughout the product's life cycle. This adaptability reduces the time and costs associated with implementing updates or modifications post-launch. For Biodextris, Quality by Design is not only a quality assurance framework but also a strategic ally for reducing costs and accelerating timelines in the development of complex biologics as well as decrease regulatory compliance risks by building product knowledge and understanding. Its systematic approach, from attribute optimization to risk mitigation and formulation efficiency, positions QbD as an indispensable tool for achieving cost-effective and timely success in the competitive landscape of all biologic products development, especially for Complex Biologics. Contact us to see how Biodextris and Quality by Design can help you bring your innovation to life and follow our next newsletters for more details the QbD tools we use to improve your projects.
24 Oct, 2023
In the landscape of the biopharmaceutical industry, the partnership between a biopharma sponsor and its biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (biologics CDMO) has become more than a simple business arrangement and has transformed into a strategic collaboration characterized by flexibility and adaptability. Historically, biopharma companies have had to contract very large projects out to biologics CDMO meaning they would commit large financial and organisational resources, which did not always match investment cycles. Today, the industry and its biopharma CDMOs are recognizing the benefits of segmenting projects and costs, aligning them with funding phases and thus optimizing resources while fostering innovation. Biodextris: at the heart of a multi-expertise CDMO organization With extensive development and manufacturing capacities, biologics CDMO Biodextris has accompanied this change with strong, project-based partnerships with the biopharma industry. As part of the Clean Biologics group , Biodextris is also at the heart of a multi-expertise organization, thus enhancing the capacity to coordinate overall biopharma CDMO capacities while keeping a segmented approach. Aligning organisational resources with funding cycles to mitigate risk and foster innovation Biopharma projects typically go through several funding cycles, covering discovery and R&D, clinical trials and commercialization, and which require support from biopharma CDMOs and CROs. This includes sometimes long analytical, development and biomanufacturing phases requiring a sizable financial commitment. A flexible approach to biologics CDMO collaboration aligns costs with these funding phases ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently. Additionally, this strategy contributes to overall risk mitigation: the development cycle of a biopharma substance is rife with uncertainties, including regulatory changes, market dynamics, and technical advancements. Flexibility in biologics CDMO partnerships allows biopharma companies to adapt to these pitfalls and hurdles more efficiently. With a keen understanding of the biopharma dynamics and its privileged position within a biologics CDMO group, Biodextris optimizes resources for sponsors by reducing organisational burdens: this leaves our partners with more time and resources for their core and strategic activities including discovery, R&D and business development.
By Cedric Heroux 06 Jun, 2023
Boston, MA, June 5, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Calder Biosciences Inc., a molecular engineering and clinical manufacturing-stage biotechnology company pioneering its 3D-Vaxlockä platform technology to engineer and develop novel protein subunit vaccines, today announced a clinical supply agreement with Biodextris Inc. Under the agreement, Calder Biosciences will evaluate DT-preF, its lead candidate in the development of a vaccine to prevent acute lower respiratory infections caused by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), as part of a Phase I clinical trial that will include an efficacy read-out. Preclinical studies are designed to assess the toxicity and tolerability of the lead candidate vaccine. The preclinical study will begin in Nov and the Phase 1 clinical study will begin in H1 2024. Calder Biosciences’ CEO, Chris Marshall, remarks: “We are truly excited to be working with the Biodextris team to bring our RSV vaccine candidate into production, featuring our novel manufacturing process. This represents the first of a series of conformationally locked protein subunit vaccines with greatly improved safety and potency.” "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Calder Biosciences. It represents an important contract for Biodextris, as this work will be the first to be carried out by our production and development teams in our new industrial-scale vaccine and biologics development, manufacturing and packaging plant (CDMO)” says Alain Carrier, General Manager of Biodextris. The new Biodextris biomanufacturing centre (cGMP) and its analytical capabilities was developed with the support of the governments of Quebec and Canada and Investissement Québec. Today's announcement was made at the 2023 BIO International Convention, which is being held in Boston, MA, from June 5 to 8. About Biodextris Inc. Founded in 2015, Biodextris is a subsidiary of Clean Biologics SAS, which provides clinical manufacturing process analysis and development services and quality control testing for clients in the vaccine and biologics industries. The company is staffed by experienced biologics development scientists, and key team members have worked together in medium and large vaccine development and manufacturing companies for almost twenty years. The Biodextris team provides its extensive pharmaceutical company expertise in a more personal and interactive setting to clients of various sizes. The company develops, manufactures, and tests a wide range of biological products for vaccine, pharmaceutical, and other applications. Biodextris has the experience and expertise to develop high-quality, robust, and marketable products, while acting with the flexibility and sense of urgency required by small organizations. About Calder Biosciences Inc. Founded in 2018, Calder Biosciences is a New York City-based, privately held, clinical manufacturing-stage biotechnology company with financial backing from SOSV, a global venture capital firm. Calder is developing next-generation protein subunit vaccines. Calder’s proprietary 3D-Vaxlockä technology locks proteins in the conformation that most prominently exposes sites of vulnerability and elicits substantially amplified and focused, neutralizing antibody responses, along with strong T cell responses. These responses are expected to improve both protection and safety. Better stability also substantially reduces cold chain requirements and spoilage. Calder’s lead, 3D-Vaxlock’d RSV vaccine is entering clinical development. For more information: www.calderbiosciences.com www.biodextris.com
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