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Northway Biotech is a Lithuania-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides services for protein-based biologics and gene therapy products. Northway Biotech operates facilities in Vilnius, Lithuania, and Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, supporting end-to-end services for cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals.[1][2] According to published reports, the company has worked with 90 clients across different types of therapies.[2]

Business activities

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Northway Biotech provides contract development and manufacturing services for biopharmaceutical companies, focusing on protein-based biologics and gene therapies. Its activities include process development, analytical testing, and cGMP manufacturing of drug substances and drug products.[1][3] In 2021, Verslo žinios reported that Northway Biotech was involved in clinical-stage work related to the development of a coronavirus treatment, highlighting the company’s participation in applied biopharmaceutical research during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Northway Biotech was recognized as part of a group of companies contributing to the rapid expansion of Lithuania’s biotechnology sector over the past decade.[2]

History

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Northway Biotech was established in 2004 in Vilnius, Lithuania, and the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Northway Biotech is Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis.[5] In 2020, Northway Biotech expanded internationally by opening development and manufacturing laboratories in Waltham, Massachusetts. Business media described the move as strengthening the company’s presence in the United States and improving access to international clients.[5] In 2024, Northway Biotech expanded with a new facility in Vilnius, Lithuania, to include viral vector manufacturing platforms, and added viral clearance study services alongside its biologics manufacturing activities.[1]

Facilities

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Vilnius, Lithuania

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The Vilnius site hosts process development laboratories and cGMP manufacturing facilities and has been described as part of a broader concentration of biotechnology infrastructure in the city.[2][6]

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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The Waltham facility supports development and manufacturing activities for North American and international clients.[5]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Northway Biotech Adds Gene Therapy CDMO Capabilities in Vilnius, Lithuania". Contract Pharma. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Lithuania branded as agile, punctual, overdelivering". PharmEdaily. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  3. "Lithuania biotech pioneers look to build bridges with S. Korea". PharmEdaily. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  4. "„Northway Biotech" atlieka vaisto nuo koronaviruso klinikinius tyrimus". 2021-05-07. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Bumelis apie gaminamus vaistus: suduria į minkštą vietą, jei veikia, valio – turtingi". LRT. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  6. "Vilnius aims to become Europe's new biotech hub". NIB. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 19 March 2026.