Cambrex
Cambrex is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing drug substance development and manufacturing and analytical services.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Cambrex describes itself as a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical services. Its service areas include drug substance, analytical services, peptides and oligonucleotides (tides), drug product, highly potent APIs, and controlled substances. The company states it has more than 40 years of experience and maintains a global presence with 14 locations.
History
Cambrex states it has more than 40 years of experience and has grown and expanded its global development and manufacturing network by investing in robust technology and quality infrastructure, establishing an exemplary quality and regulatory track record.
Products and positioning
A scientist-led CDMO that collaborates with customers from early development to commercialization.
Drug Substance
Development and manufacturing support for challenging APIs and complex processes as they scale.
Analytical Services
Customized, phase-appropriate analytical programs across the drug lifecycle, including chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectrometric solutions.
Tides
Manufacturing of peptides and oligonucleotides, offering solid phase synthesis for early development and liquid phase synthesis for scale-up.
Drug Product
Support to advance finished dosage forms through early development and prepare for scale-up.
Highly Potent APIs
Containment expertise and development support for highly potent molecules.
Controlled Substances
Compliant manufacturing and support for programs involving controlled substances.
Recent events
Cambrex wins CMO Leading Company Award[5]
Reported:
Cambrex announced on February 8 that it had won the annual CMO Leading Company Award in the quality and service category.
- Unconfirmed
Cambrex completes Tallinn manufacturing capability expansion[6]
Reported:
Cambrex announced completion of an investment project at its Tallinn facility, upgrading its kilogram-scale laboratory to manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates under current good manufacturing practice conditions. Preparation for GMP qualification was underway.
Sources7 sources
- 1CDMO | Drug Substance, Drug Product & Analytical Services | Cambrexcambrex.com
- 2About Us | CDMO | Cambrexcambrex.com
- 3Analytical Services | CDMO | Cambrexcambrex.com
- 4Recruitment Policy | CDMO | Cambrexcambrex.com
- 5凯姆布雷克斯荣获CMO领军企业奖prnasia.com
- 6Cambrex完成塔林制造能力扩建prnewswire.com
- 7CDMO Cambrex Celebrates 40<sup>th</sup> Anniversary While Investing $100+ Million Into Manufacturing Capacitypharmaceuticalonline.com
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