IDT Biologika

Employee size

1,001-5,000

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Rockville, MD

Founded

1921

Founded in 1921, IDT Biologika is a Dessau-Rosslau-based global CDMO that develops and manufactures vaccines, viral vectors, biologics and sterile injectables from early development through commercial supply. Its particular strength is more than a century of experience working with live viruses, supported by BSL-2 facilities, integrated process development and manufacturing, and in-house quality and analytical services. Now part of SK bioscience, the company employs about 1,600 people and serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers as well as governments worldwide.

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