COSTA MESA Early Phase,
Built for Speed

A purpose-built center of excellence for integrated biologics development, from DNA through IND, designed for rapid execution and seamless scale-up.

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A NEW STANDARD

For Early Phase Development

Avid’s Costa Mesa Early Phase Center of Excellence is designed to accelerate biologics programs from concept to IND.

By bringing cell line development, process development, analytical development, and formulation together in one
integrated environment, this facility enables faster iteration, coordinated execution, and a clear path into manufacturing.

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Step inside and explore the Costa Mesa facility, its labs, technologies, and
development environments.

Each area is designed to support a specific stage of early-phase development,
working together as a connected system.

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Overview

Integrated Development Labs
Built for Every Stage

Cell Line Development Labs

Stable cell lines, built for performance: High-throughput screening and clone selection platforms support the development of stable, high-producing CHO and HEK293 cell lines. Monoclonality assurance, stability assessment, and cell banking capabilities are integrated into a streamlined workflow designed for IND readiness.

Upstream Process Development

Flexible systems for every approach: Bioreactor systems support fed-batch, perfusion, and continuous development strategies, allowing programs to align upstream design with long-term manufacturing goals. From media optimization to scale-up studies, upstream development is built for performance and scalability.

Downstream Process Development

Purification designed for yield and quality: Chromatography and filtration platforms support the development of robust purification processes aligned with product quality attributes and regulatory expectations. DoE-driven optimization ensures efficient, scalable downstream processes.

Analytical Development Labs

Data that drives every decision: Comprehensive analytical capabilities support characterization, method development, and stability-indicating analysis. These labs provide the data foundation for IND submissions and guide development decisions across the program.

Formulation Development

Stability from the start: Formulation scientists work alongside analytical teams to design stable liquid drug substance formulations. Excipient screening, stress testing, and stability studies ensure formulations are aligned with real-world conditions and regulatory requirements.

Flexible Development Suites

Designed for speed and adaptability: Modular lab environments allow rapid program startup and flexible configuration to meet the needs of each molecule and development strategy.

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BUILT TO ACCELERATE DNA → IND

Everything Connected
From the Start

Costa Mesa is designed specifically to support DNA to IND programs.

By integrating all development functions within one facility, programs move forward without delays between phases, supporting faster timelines and a more cohesive CMC package.

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capabilities

Designed for What Comes Next

Development at Costa Mesa is directly connected to Avid’s clinical and commercial manufacturing capabilities.

Processes, analytical methods, and formulations developed here transition seamlessly into CGMP manufacturing, maintaining continuity of knowledge, systems, and execution.

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At a Glance

Integrated Early-Phase Facility

Cell line, process, analytical, and formulation development in one location

Flexible, Modern Infrastructure

Designed for rapid program startup and execution

Scalable Development Systems

Aligned with downstream manufacturing

US-Based Operations

Orange County, California

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Facility FAQs

An early-phase facility supports development activities such as cell line development, process development, analytical testing, and formulation, preparing a biologic for IND submission.

Costa Mesa integrates all development functions in one facility, allowing programs to move forward as a coordinated system rather than separate steps.

Yes. Development work transitions directly into Avid’s manufacturing facilities, supporting continuity and efficient scale-up.

The facility includes upstream and downstream development systems, analytical labs, formulation capabilities, and flexible development suites.

Costa Mesa supports a range of biologics, including monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins.