BioPharmaSpec expands European operations with new facility in Vilnius 

November 13, 2024

BioPharmaSpec, a contract research organization (CRO) specializing in biopharmaceutical analysis, has announced plans to open a new facility in Vilnius early next year. The company’s Lithuanian division will provide discovery research and preclinical characterization services for a range of biopharmaceutical products. 

Founded in 2014 by leading experts in biopharmaceutical characterization, BioPharmaSpec has built a strong reputation for providing advanced analytical services to the rapidly evolving biopharmaceutical industry. The company’s expansion to Lithuania significantly strengthens its European operations, alongside its new sites in Germany and Italy. 

After evaluating several locations across the EU and Switzerland, Lithuania emerged as a clear choice for our expansion. The combination of a well-educated talent pool and a reasonable cost base, along with the country's growing biotech industry, aligns perfectly with our strategic goals.
Prof. Howard Morris, BioPharmaSpec founder

The new Lithuanian facility will focus on discovery and R&D services, offering preclinical characterization services for various biopharmaceutical products. These include monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, gene therapy products, bioactive peptides, oligonucleotides, carbohydrates,and product and process impurities analysis. 

 In Lithuania, BioPharmaSpec will be recruiting chemists, biochemists, and biologists educated at BS and PhD levels. The new hires will join the company’s team of more than 40 employees across its locations in North America, the UK, India, and Europe. 

BioPharmaSpec also plans to explore collaborations with Lithuanian higher education institutions and other stakeholders. The company has an extensive track record of successful partnerships with academia, industry, and regulatory bodies such as the FDA, some of which have led to joint publications. 

BioPharmaSpec’s investment reinforces Lithuania's position as an attractive destination for sophisticated R&D operations in the biotechnology sector. Our commitment to fostering a supportive business environment and developing highly skilled talent continues to attract leading biotechnology companies, contributing to Lithuania's goal of becoming a major European life sciences hub.
Elijus Čivilis, General Manager at Invest Lithuania
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