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Rentschler Biopharma Appoints Patrick Cushing as VP Operations for U.S. Subsidiary - Seite 2

Patrick Cushing joined Rentschler Biopharma in 2021 and has served as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations at the company’s site in Milford, MA, demonstrating exceptional managerial capabilities in biopharmaceuticals, cultivated through leadership roles in contract research and contract manufacturing organizations. With over a decade of experience in structure-based drug discovery and large molecule process development, Patrick has been instrumental in enhancing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) processes. His expertise spans the development of diverse molecules, from plasmid DNA to recombinant proteins, including complex biologics such as challenging proteins, bispecific antibodies, enzymes, and protein complexes. Patrick's commitment to excellence ensures the seamless translation of innovative therapeutics from laboratory to production, continually shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The new manufacturing line at the Milford site offers 22,000 square feet of manufacturing clean room space and houses four new 2,000 L single-use bioreactors. This is the largest expansion in the company’s more than 150-year history and will double Rentschler Biopharma’s global cGMP capacity. Clients benefit from the global integrated service offering and proven expertise in bioprocess development and manufacturing along the entire biopharmaceutical value chain. The facility will mainly focus on commercial production of highly complex molecules for international clients. In December 2023, the company announced that it had secured a major client for the new manufacturing line.

Rentschler Biopharma attendance at BioTalk US:
Patrick Cushing and business development experts will attend the BioTalk US event in Boston from May 7 to 8, 2024. They will be available for requests exploring how the company supports clients from concept to market. On May 8, Dr. Cushing will also participate as a panelist in the discussion about “Current Bioprocess Innovation Trends for More Efficient Bioprocessing”. Following the panel discussion, a site tour will commence at 4:30 p.m., providing attendees an in-depth look into our state-of-the-art facilities and processes.