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Pharma & Biopharma

Evonik's Comprehensive Healthcare Innovations for Pharma & Biopharma

Evonik is a trusted partner for advancing healthcare innovations in the rapidly expanding pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets. With the global biopharma sector projected to nearly double in size by 2032 and the pharmaceutical market expected to surpass $3 trillion by 2034, the potential for transformative growth is immense. For decades, we have collaborated with leading global life science companies, offering a comprehensive suite of functional excipients, drug delivery technologies, performance enhancers, and contract development and manufacturing services (CDMO). Our solutions empower customers to accelerate drug development, enhance therapeutic performance, and bring innovative treatments to market faster—ultimately improving patient outcomes in a healthcare landscape full of opportunity.

The application areas we serve:

Drug Delivery Solutions that Reduce Risk, Improve Quality and Accelerate Time to Market

With over 60 years of experience, Evonik delivers trusted oral and parenteral drug delivery solutions that help reduce development risk, enhance product quality, and speed up time to market.

Oral drug delivery

  • EUDRAGIT® polymers: Designed for complex release profiles in oral solid dosage forms. Highly adaptable and available in multiple formats for easy handling and scalability
  • EUDRACAP® capsules: Pre-locked, ready-to-fill capsules. Enable precise pH targeting for drug delivery to the mid-to-upper small intestine and colon
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Parenteral drug delivery

  • Integrated portfolio of functional excipients and CDMO services
  • Expertise in polymer and lipid-based systems, including:
    • RESOMER® and LACTEL® bioresorbable polymers
      • Known for safety and biocompatibility
      • Ideal for extended-release applications
  • Lipid-based drug deliverySupport from clinical to commercial scale
    • Suitable for nucleic acids, small molecules, peptides, and proteins
    • Includes:
    • Both designed specifically for parenteral applications
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Medizinisches Set mit Spritze, Durchstechflasche und Tabletten in einer Blisterpackung

The pharmaceutical industry's prefered partner for APIs and intermediates

Your CDMO for complex Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

For over 20 years, Evonik has been a trusted CDMO partner for the development and manufacturing of APIs and intermediates, including:

  • High Potency APIs (HPAPIs)
  • Multi-step complex APIs
  • Clinical trial materials through to large-scale commercial volumes

With a robust global manufacturing network, we deliver tailored solutions for projects of any size or complexity—always with a focus on exceptional quality and sustainable supply.

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High-Quality Generic APIs & Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Evonik supplies generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and pharmaceutical intermediates, trusted by pharmaceutical companies for our commitment to quality, safety, and supply chain security.

With over 40 years of experience in chemical synthesis, biotechnology, and purification, we help customers reduce risk and accelerate market entry.

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Catalysts & Purification Solutions for API Synthesis

Evonik also brings deep expertise in catalysis and purification for pharmaceutical compound synthesis:

  • PERSYNT®
    • A comprehensive portfolio of catalysts and services
    • Ensures efficiency and precision in API and intermediate synthesis
  • Metalyst®
    • Activated metal catalysts
    • Essential for hydrogenation reactions in pharmaceutical production
  • Noblyst® P Catalysts
    • Effective for protection group removal during synthesis
  • CHROMATOCEL®
    • Chromatographic media gels
    • Designed to remove impurities in organic solvents
    • Ensures high purity and quality in final pharmaceutical products
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Developing Biopharmaceutical Products with Superior Cell Culture Solutions

Evonik leverages advanced biotechnology—including fermentative and biocatalytic production processes—to manufacture:

  • Highly pure amino acids
  • Probiotics
  • Dietary supplements
  • Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

Cell Culture Solutions

Our innovative cell culture solutions are designed to meet the evolving needs of biopharma companies worldwide. They help:

  • Boost cell culture performance
  • Streamline biopharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Accelerate the development of biologics and cell and gene therapies

With our portfolio of high purity cell culture ingredients we bring your product development to the next level:

  • cQrex® – A specialized portfolio of peptides that enhance cell culture efficiency
  • PhytoChol® – A plant-based cholesterol optimized for cell culture applications
  • Additional media ingredients that support partners across the entire biopharma value chain
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"Exploring options for the development and manufacture of your cGMP small molecule drug substance or associated intermediates? Reach out and we'll help you make well informed choices as Evonik aims at getting clients practical solutions faster and easier."

 

Eric Neuffer
Head of Drug Substance Sales

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CDMO for High Potency APIs (HPAPI)

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Pharma & Biopharma