Avid Biosciences

Avid Biosciences, based in Orange County, California, is a leading provider of comprehensive biologics development and manufacturing services. The company specializes in mammalian protein and viral vector development and manufacturing, offering full lifecycle capabilities from concept to commercial supply. Avid Biosciences operates state-of-the-art CGMP facilities dedicated to mammalian cell culture for clinical and commercial biologics, featuring both stainless steel and single-use options to provide flexibility in production processes.

The company’s infrastructure includes a mammalian protein process development facility, two mammalian protein commercial manufacturing facilities, a cell and gene therapy facility, and corporate offices, spanning approximately 213,000 ft² across two campuses. Avid Biosciences employs over 350 team members and has a corporate office in Tustin, California. The company has been producing biologics for over 30 years and offers a comprehensive range of services, including process development, CGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing, quality and regulatory compliance, and analytical services.

Avid Biosciences provides end-to-end solutions for early-stage biologics development through commercial-scale production, specializing in viral vector design, optimization, and scalable production for gene therapy and vaccine applications. The company also offers resources such as thought leadership, webinars, case studies, presentations, articles, fact sheets, and videos, and maintains a presence at industry conferences and events.

With a total revenue-generating capacity of up to approximately $400 million annually and a backlog of $206 million as of January 31, 2024, Avid Biosciences continues to expand its capabilities. The company recently completed a convertible debt offering, extending debt maturity to 2029, and signed $41 million in net new business, resulting in a record high backlog. Additionally, Avid Biosciences completed the expansion of the Myford DS Line 3 Facility.

Avid Biosciences is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and provides a supplier code of conduct and an EHS&S policy. The company has established relationships with local colleges and universities to offer hands-on work experience for students enrolled in STEM-based majors, further supporting the development of future industry professionals.