Process Development


Process Development
Overview
Intellective Bio’s process development services have established a comprehensive, end-to-end integrated platform that spans upstream cell culture to downstream protein purification. The platform is dedicated to delivering efficient, robust, and scalable manufacturing process solutions for clients.

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Overview of Upstream Cell Culture Process Development Platform
Intellective Bio operates an industry-leading cell culture development laboratory, equipped with a range of advanced and diversified cell culture systems and analytical instruments. This establishes a comprehensive, multi-level technical support system, enabling the delivery of efficient, robust, and scalable manufacturing process solutions for clients.
The laboratory features glass bioreactor systems ranging from 2 L to 15 L, enabling precise control and optimization of critical process parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and shear stress. Guided by Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and Quality by Design (QbD) principles, we gain a deep understanding of how these parameters impact Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs), ensuring process reliability and robustness. This foundation allows for robust scale-up to commercial-scale operations, including single-use bioreactors from 50 L to 2,000 L and stainless-steel bioreactors from 500 L to 6,000 L. Furthermore, we continuously explore innovative processes to enhance production efficiency.

Step 1
Vial Thaw
(Freezing Vial)


Step 2
N-7/N-6/N-5 Seed
Expansion (Shake Flask)


Step 3
N-4/N-3 Seed
Expansion (20 L& 50 L)


Step 4
N-2 Seed
Expansion (200 L)


Step 5
N-1 Seed
Expansion (500 L)


Step 6
Single-use 2,000 L
Bioreactor

Step 6
6,000 L Stainless Steel
Bioreactor

Process Optimization
Platforms Diversified Upstream Scale-up Platforms
Quality Attribute Modulation Platform
(e.g., charge heterogeneity, glycosylation)
Lactate Metabolism Optimization Platform
Titer Boost Platform
Perfusion Culture Platform
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Overview of Downstream Process Development Platform
Intellective Bio has established a professional and innovative downstream process technology platform with comprehensive development capabilities, including purification process development, optimization, scale-up, and process characterization. The platform covers seven major classes of biologics—monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, multispecific antibodies, nanobodies, recombinant proteins, vaccine proteins, and coagulation actor proteins—with 100% molecular compatibility and supports a molecular weight range spanning from 15 kDa to 1,500 kDa.
Our technical experts possess profound professional knowledge and extensive industry experience, enabling significant improvements in product quality and batch yield, shortening development timelines, and establishing processes designed for high-quality, long-term commercial manufacturing.

Step 1
Clarified Harvest


Step 2
ProA Affinity Capture


Step 3
Virus Inactivation


Step 4
Adsorption Depth Filtration


Step 5
Polishing 1


Step 6
Polishing 2


Step 7
Virus Reduction Filtration


Step 8
UF/DF
Technical Specifications
Process Performance:Achieve high recovery yields across a wide range of modalities, including both monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and bispecific antibodies (bsAbs).Process Efficiency:Extensively optimized process development workflows significantly reduce development timelines and accelerate program progression.Reliable Scale-Up and Regulatory Compliance:Leverage robust scale-up prediction models to ensure seamless and highly successful transitions from early clinical development to commercial manufacturing. Supported by a proven regulatory track record.
Lifecycle Management
Equipped with three core technology platforms: Continuous Downstream Processing, High-Resolution Chromatography, and Online Process Monitoring Systems.Continuously updated platform guidance documents:Including platforms for acidic protein purification, HCP/HCD removal, Resin CIP Platform, ultra-large molecule purification, and high-concentration ultrafiltration.
Process Development Efficiency
Development Stage:Quality by Design (QbD) is fully integrated throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring that every step of process evolution is scientifically driven, precisely controlled, and well understood.Process Characterization Stage:A comprehensive Critical Process Parameter (CPP) control strategy is established to ensure robust process understanding and consistent product quality.Manufacturing and Process Change Stage:An agile change management framework enables rapid assessment and implementation of process adjustments, ensuring timely responses to evolving project needs without compromising development progress.
Downstream Scale-up -
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Formulation and Drug Product Expertise
Intellective Bio provides formulation development services for a wide range of therapeutic proteins, including antibodies (monoclonal, bispecific, and trispecific), nanobodies, fusion proteins, ADCs, and protein vaccines. Our expert team has extensive experience in overcoming formulation challenges associated with therapeutic proteins, such as thermo-sensitive molecules, photo-sensitive molecules, and high-concentration protein formulations.
Formulation Development
DevelopabilityFormulation development
Process Development
Parameters research on platform knowledgeTechnology transfer for pilot scaleThe development and the scale-up transformation for the lyophilization process
Supporting Studies for IND Submissions
In-use-stabilityReconstitution stabilityPlacebo development
Formulation & Robustness
Formulation risk assessment (FMEA)Commercial formulation optimizationFormulation robustness (DoE)
Process Characterization
Parameters risk assessment (FMEA)Parameters researchDesign space
Combination Product Development, and Supporting Studies
Primary packaging and assembly suitability assessmentDesign validationShipping simulation studyE & L StudiesFilter validation
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