Bend Bioscience Capabilities Update May 2026: Highly Potent Drug Development & Manufacturing

Discover how Bend Bioscience is scaling High Science + High Service through expanded capacity and targeted investments. David Smithwick outlines Bend’s latest capabilities, including commercial spray drying, and how they support seamless progression from early development to commercial manufacturing.

Bend Bioscience is a highly experienced contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical innovation through cutting-edge scientific expertise and flexible problem-solving.

Our facilities in Bend, OR; Clearwater, FL; and Gainesville, GA allow us to provide world-class service with the agility to adapt to our clients’ needs. We bring together decades of experience in drug development and manufacturing to deliver exceptional solutions for our partners.

We specialize in preclinical to commercial drug development, with a focus on complex formulations, analytical development, and manufacturing. Our expertise spans across:

• Solubility Enhancement & Drug Delivery Solutions – Including spray-dried dispersion (SDD) and particle engineering.
• Oral Solid Dose & Multiparticulate Formulation Development – Supporting immediate and modified-release technologies for capsules, tablets, and other dosage forms.
• Analytical Development & Quality Control – Ensuring robust methods, regulatory compliance, and in-depth characterization.
• GMP Manufacturing – Providing scalable solutions from early-stage clinical supply to late-stage and commercial production.
• Tech Transfer & Commercial Readiness – Supporting seamless scale-up, regulatory filings, and efficient transition to commercial manufacturing.

As scientists, problem solvers, and partners, we take a collaborative approach to help pharmaceutical and biotech companies overcome challenges and accelerate time to market.

Whether you are advancing an early-stage candidate, preparing for late-stage clinical trials, or seeking commercial manufacturing support, Bend Bioscience has the expertise, innovation, and dedication to make it happen.