Frontage Laboratories (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
↗Shanghai, China
Frontage Laboratories (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a leading Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) and a key subsidiary of the publicly traded Frontage Holdings Corporation. Established in 2005, the company operates as a critical hub for the group's Asia-Pacific operations, providing integrated, science-driven research and analytical services. Its core capabilities span the entire drug discovery and development lifecycle, including bioanalysis, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), safety and toxicology, and chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) services.
The company is recognized for its 'One-Stop Shop' model, which allows pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to transition seamlessly from discovery to early-phase clinical trials. Frontage Shanghai maintains high-standard facilities that are compliant with global regulatory requirements, including those of the US FDA and China's NMPA. Through strategic acquisitions and internal expansion, the company has bolstered its expertise in complex modalities such as cell and gene therapy, oligonucleotides, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), positioning itself as a premier partner for both global pharmaceutical giants and emerging biotech innovators.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1001-5000
Revenue:$250M-$300M
Founded:2005
Ownership:public
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Pre-IPO
Total Raised:$215M
Investors:Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Baird Capital, Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical
STOCK
Exchange:HKEX
Ticker:1521
Market Cap:$275M
PIPELINE
Stage:Commercial
Lead Drug Stage:N/A (Service Provider)
Modalities:Small molecule, mAb, ADC, Cell therapy, Gene therapy, RNA, Peptides, Oligonucleotides
Active Trials:250
Trial Phases:Phase 1: 180 | Phase 2: 70
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Parent Company:Frontage Holdings Corporation
Acquired By:Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co., Ltd. (Majority Stake) (2014-05-01)
Subsidiaries:Frontage Laboratories (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Frontage Laboratories (Lingang) Co., Ltd., Wuhan Heyan Biotech Co., Ltd.
Key Partnerships:Hangzhou Tigermed (Parent/Strategic Partner), GCCL (Global clinical trial expansion), Silo Pharma (Pharmacokinetic studies), Oragenics (IND-enabling toxicology), Telomir Pharmaceuticals (Pre-clinical research)
COMPETITION
Position:Leader
Competitors:WuXi AppTec, Pharmaron, IQVIA, PPD (Thermo Fisher), Medpace, Charles River Laboratories
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Dr. Song Li - Founder & Chairman
Dr. John (Zhongping) Lin - Co-CEO
Dr. Wentao Zhang - Co-CEO
Tianyi Zhang - SVP & GM of Frontage Shanghai
Scientific Founders:Dr. Song Li
Board Members:Dr. Song Li, Dr. John Lin, Dr. Wentao Zhang, Zhuan Yin, Hao Wu
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