The evolution of the CDMO model in Central Europe: strategic partnerships as a catalyst for change

Published: 9-Mar-2026

As the Central European outsourcing market matures, companies such as Mabion are redefining the CDMO paradigm with integrated biologics expertise and long-term codevelopment partnerships that elevate the region from cost-efficient manufacturer to strategic biopharma collaborator

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The CDMO landscape in Central Europe has shifted from a cost-driven manufacturing base to a strategically relevant partner during the past decade.

Today, success in this region is no longer dictated by price competitiveness. It is defined by regulatory credibility, technological depth and the ability to engage in true codevelopment partnerships.

At Mabion, reports Detlef Behrens, Chief Business Affairs Officer, we have deliberately repositioned ourselves to meet this new reality.

Our focus is clear: to combine robust, classic CDMO services with high-value codevelopment capabilities in biologics, thereby creating long-term partnerships that extend beyond transactional manufacturing. 

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