Tevogen Signs Letter of Intent for New In-House Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility
Tevogen Bio (NASDAQ:TVGN) has signed a letter of intent to lease a 17,428-square-foot facility in New Jersey for cell therapy manufacturing operations. The facility, previously used by Pfizer and Cordis (former J&J division), will support GMP cell therapy manufacturing and complement Tevogen's growing pipeline powered by their PredicTcell� AI-driven target discovery platform.
The lease term is expected to exceed five years, with occupancy beginning after final lease execution and necessary approvals. The strategic move aims to accelerate clinical development while maintaining cost efficiency and scalability. CEO Dr. Ryan Saadi indicated this facility will serve as a bridge while the company develops its own custom-built manufacturing facility.
Tevogen Bio (NASDAQ:TVGN) ha firmato una lettera di intenti per affittare una struttura di 1.619 metri quadrati nel New Jersey destinata alle operazioni di produzione di terapie cellulari. La struttura, precedentemente utilizzata da Pfizer e Cordis (ex divisione J&J), supporterà la produzione GMP di terapie cellulari e integrerà la pipeline in crescita di Tevogen, alimentata dalla loro piattaforma PredicTcell� di scoperta di target guidata dall'IA.
La durata del contratto di locazione dovrebbe superare i cinque anni, con l'occupazione che inizierà dopo la firma definitiva e le necessarie approvazioni. Questa mossa strategica mira ad accelerare lo sviluppo clinico mantenendo efficienza nei costi e scalabilità. Il CEO, Dr. Ryan Saadi, ha indicato che questa struttura fungerà da ponte mentre l'azienda sviluppa il proprio impianto produttivo personalizzato.
Tevogen Bio (NASDAQ:TVGN) ha firmado una carta de intenciones para arrendar una instalación de 1.619 metros cuadrados en Nueva Jersey destinada a operaciones de fabricación de terapias celulares. La instalación, anteriormente utilizada por Pfizer y Cordis (antigua división de J&J), apoyará la fabricación de terapias celulares bajo GMP y complementará la creciente cartera de Tevogen impulsada por su plataforma PredicTcell� de descubrimiento de objetivos impulsada por IA.
Se espera que el plazo del arrendamiento supere los cinco años, con la ocupación iniciando tras la firma final del contrato y las aprobaciones necesarias. Esta estrategia busca acelerar el desarrollo clínico manteniendo la eficiencia en costos y la escalabilidad. El CEO, Dr. Ryan Saadi, indicó que esta instalación servirá como un puente mientras la empresa desarrolla su propia planta de fabricación personalizada.
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Tevogen Bio (NASDAQ:TVGN) a signé une lettre d'intention pour louer une installation de 1 619 mètres carrés dans le New Jersey destinée aux opérations de fabrication de thérapies cellulaires. Cette installation, auparavant utilisée par Pfizer et Cordis (ancienne division de J&J), soutiendra la production de thérapies cellulaires conforme aux BPF et complétera le pipeline en expansion de Tevogen, alimenté par leur plateforme PredicTcell� de découverte de cibles pilotée par IA.
La durée du bail devrait dépasser cinq ans, avec une prise de possession après la signature finale du bail et les approbations nécessaires. Cette démarche stratégique vise à accélérer le développement clinique tout en maintenant l'efficacité des coûts et la scalabilité. Le PDG, Dr Ryan Saadi, a indiqué que cette installation servira de solution transitoire pendant que l’entreprise développe sa propre installation de fabrication sur mesure.
Tevogen Bio (NASDAQ:TVGN) hat eine Absichtserklärung zum Mietvertrag für eine 17.428 Quadratfuß große Einrichtung in New Jersey für die Herstellung von Zelltherapien unterzeichnet. Die Einrichtung, die zuvor von Pfizer und Cordis (ehemalige J&J-Division) genutzt wurde, wird die GMP-konforme Zelltherapie-Produktion unterstützen und das wachsende Portfolio von Tevogen ergänzen, das durch ihre PredicTcell� KI-gestützte Zielentdeckungsplattform vorangetrieben wird.
Die Mietdauer wird voraussichtlich mehr als fünf Jahre betragen, mit Einzug nach endgültiger Vertragsunterzeichnung und erforderlichen Genehmigungen. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, die klinische Entwicklung zu beschleunigen und gleichzeitig Kosten-effizienz und Skalierbarkeit zu gewährleisten. CEO Dr. Ryan Saadi erklärte, dass diese Einrichtung als Übergangslösung dient, während das Unternehmen seine eigene maßgeschneiderte Produktionsstätte entwickelt.
- Strategic expansion of manufacturing capabilities through 17,428-square-foot facility lease
- Facility's previous use by major pharma companies (Pfizer, J&J) suggests suitable infrastructure
- Investment in GMP manufacturing capacity supports pipeline advancement toward commercialization
- Integration with PredicTcell� AI platform demonstrates technological advancement
- Additional capital needed to execute business plan
- Facility is temporary bridge solution pending custom-built facility development
- Company has limited operating history
- Lease terms not yet finalized, subject to approvals
Insights
Tevogen's new manufacturing facility bolsters its cell therapy pipeline by providing in-house production capabilities critical for clinical development and commercialization.
Tevogen's letter of intent to lease a 17,428-square-foot facility in New Jersey represents a strategic infrastructure expansion essential for advancing its cell therapy programs. The facility—previously used by pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson's Cordis division—comes with established infrastructure suitable for specialized production needs. This move reflects a calculated step toward vertical integration by bringing GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) cell therapy production in-house.
The greater than five-year lease term demonstrates Tevogen's long-term commitment to its therapeutic pipeline. In-house manufacturing provides several competitive advantages: (1) tighter quality control over the complex cell therapy manufacturing process; (2) reduced reliance on contract manufacturing organizations, which often have lengthy waitlists; (3) greater cost control and potential margin improvement; and (4) enhanced intellectual property protection by keeping proprietary processes internal.
Strategically, this facility serves as a transitional solution while the company plans a future custom-built manufacturing facility. This two-phase approach allows Tevogen to establish manufacturing capabilities more quickly while planning for greater scale. The facility will complement their PredicTcell� AI-driven discovery platform, creating an integrated research-to-manufacturing ecosystem that can potentially accelerate development timelines and enhance pipeline progression efficiency.
WARREN, N.J., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc.� or “Company�) (Nasdaq: ) today announced the signing of a letter of intent to lease a 17,428-square-foot facility in New Jersey. The facility, formerly occupied by Pfizer and Cordis, a previous division of Johnson & Johnson, should support the Company’s cell therapy manufacturing operations.
This state-of-the-art facility aligns with Tevogen’s strategic goals of accelerating clinical development while maintaining cost efficiency and scalability. The facility’s intended use will be for GMP cell therapy manufacturing and complement Tevogen’s anticipated growing pipeline powered by PredicTcell�, the company’s proprietary AI-driven target discovery platform. The lease term is expected to be greater than five years and the Company expects to begin occupancy following final lease execution and completion of necessary approvals.
“Our continued investment in infrastructure reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and accessible T cell therapies,� said Dr. Ryan Saadi, CEO of Tevogen Bio. “This facility has potential to efficiently scale our manufacturing as we advance our pipeline toward commercialization and will serve as a bridge as we enter the early stages of developing our own custom-built manufacturing facility.�
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements relating to: Tevogen’s plans for its research and manufacturing capabilities; expectations regarding future growth; expectations regarding the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries; and Tevogen’s development of, the potential benefits of, and patient access to its product candidates for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Forward-looking statements can sometimes be identified by words such as “may,� “could,� “would,� “expect,� “anticipate,� “possible,� “potential,� “goal,� “opportunity,� “project,� “believe,� “future,� and similar words and expressions or their opposites. These statements are based on management’s expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections and beliefs as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of factors that involve known and unknown risks, delays, uncertainties and other factors not under the company’s control that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: that Tevogen will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; changes in the markets in which Tevogen competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution, or regulatory changes; changes in domestic and global general economic conditions; the risk that Tevogen may not be able to execute its growth strategies or may experience difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that Tevogen may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls; the failure to achieve Tevogen’s commercialization and development plans and identify and realize additional opportunities, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of Tevogen to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; the risk that Tevogen may fail to keep pace with rapid technological developments to provide new and innovative products and services or make substantial investments in unsuccessful new products and services; risks related to the ability to develop, license or acquire new therapeutics; the risk of regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to Tevogen’s business; uncertainties inherent in the execution, cost, and completion of preclinical studies and clinical trials; risks related to regulatory review, approval and commercial development; risks associated with intellectual property protection; Tevogen’s limited operating history; and those factors discussed or incorporated by reference in Tevogen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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