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Wacker Biotech GmbH

Halle, Germany

In the science hub of Halle, Germany, Wacker Biotech develops and produces therapeutic proteins for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. In addition to protein expertise, the Halle site is developing into a competence center for mRNA-based active ingredients. The site is currently being expanded; the new building is intended for the production of mRNA. The mRNA competence center is expected to be available for GMP production in the first half of 2024. Manufacturing is based on stable, highly efficient processes and technologies to ensure high-quality yet cost-effective work. The company’s years of experience in developing biopharmaceuticals means that customers receive tailor-made solutions to meet their unique needs. Wacker Biotech works closely with customers and partners in order to best fulfill their requirements and achieve success together.

Full-Service Provider for the Microbial Production of Pharmaceutical Proteins

Customized Vaccine Development at Our mRNA Technical Center

Wacker Biotech GmbH is a leading producer of biopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Jena, it operates a site in Halle (Saale), which has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Here the WACKER Group subsidiary develops and produces therapeutic proteins with production of mRNA-based active ingredients to be added in the future. Halle is considered one of Europe’s leading life sciences hubs.

In addition to medium-sized companies, the audited multi-purpose plant also supplies internationally active pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Its service portfolio includes a protein refolding method for manufacturing proteins that cannot be produced in their active form in bacterial cells.

Its combination of innovation, quality and efficiency has established Wacker Biotech as a reliable partner for the biopharmaceuticals industry. The new mRNA competence center to be erected by 2024 will focus on the production of active ingredients and vaccines for various disease indications. Our expertise in this field was honored with the award of a pandemic readiness contract for mRNA vaccines by the German government.
WACKER is proud to do its part in making sure patients throughout the world have access to life-saving medicines. This also includes Halle’s production of reteplase, which is the active agent in the Retavase, a brand of medication used for treating acute myocardial infarction by dissolving blood clots.

Jobs & Careers

Employees on campus have access to two cafeterias, a JobRad bicycle leasing program and good connections to public transit. Our interdepartmental projects promote equal opportunity, teamwork and camaraderie. A committed, on-site employee council protects and represents the interests of employees. Welcome to the WACKER team!

Site-Specific Facts & Figures

  • Name: Wacker Biotech GmbH
  • Site: Halle
  • Employees: approx. 250
  • Products: recombinant proteins (contract manufacturing), pharmaceutical actives for clinical testing and for the commercial market, mRNA drug product intermediates manufacturing (starting in 2024)
  • The facility is certified in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and complies with the requirements stipulated by the European and US drug-approval authorities (EMA and FDA, respectively)

ESETEC®

ESETEC® – our leading production platform for non-glycosylated biologics – serves as an alternative to mammalian cell cultures, saving you time and money.

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FOLDTEC®

FOLDTEC® provides unique, highly sophisticated manufacturing solutions for biologics, achieving process yields of up to 12 grams per liter.

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Virtual Tour

See for yourself the technologies we use for contract manufacturing at our production site.

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Job Portal

Choose from a range of attractive career opportunities and check out all of the positions available at the Halle site. We look forward to your application!

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The WACKER Biologics Showroom

Take a tour of our virtual showroom and learn about the solutions Wacker Biotech uses for producing biotechnology products for you as a full-service contract manufacturing organization. Technologies, solutions and sites are explained here at a glance. Feel free to have a look around!

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Technical Competence Centers

At our technical centers, we offer ultramodern solutions and customized application development. Our teams of highly qualified experts will offer you tailor-made advice that takes the unique circumstances in your region into account.

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The Weinberg Campus

An affiliate of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Weinberg Campus is an important partner for Wacker Biotech GmbH in the science hub of Halle, Germany.

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Reliable and Fair

With the help of TfS assessments and audits, we carefully select our partners and suppliers, using this evaluation process to make our supply chains sustainable.

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Wacker Biotech GmbH

Heinrich-Damerow-Straße 4
06120 Halle
Germany
+49 345 44511-300

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