Innovative Payloads for next generation ADCs.

Overview

Cohance Lifesciences is a global frontrunner in the development and supply of high-potency payloads and linkers for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). With deep expertise in Camptothecin (CPT) derivatives and proprietary s-Trione scaffold, we offer customizable payloads with high cytotoxicity, efficient conjugation, and scalable synthesis.

Our capabilities span from early-stage R&D to GMP-compliant commercial manufacturing, all under rigorous global standards for quality, containment, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in handling ultra-potent compounds with occupational exposure limits (OEL) as low as ~10 µg/m³.

ADC Payloads

Why Cohance for Small Molecule Manufacturing?

Why cohance for ADC Payloads (Avra)

Why Cohance for ADC Payloads?

  • Global Innovator in synthetic CPT derivatives, powered by proprietary S-Trione technology.
  • Expertise in High-Potency Payloads, ensuring safety, scalability, and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Robust Backward Integration for consistent supply of key starting materials (KSMs), including (s)-Trione, tetralone derivative (CAS# 182182-31-6) etc.
  • Sustainability Commitment, backed by ISO 14001, 45001, and 9001 certifications, with measurable ESG impact: 17% water savings, 6% CO₂ reduction, and over 33,000 trees planted.

Manufacturing Strengths

Manufacturing Strengths

Scalable Production: Flexible volumes from gram to multi-ton capacity across multiple sites.

GMP-Ready Infrastructure: USFDA-, EMA-, and PMDA-approved sites with validated processes and full traceability.

Technology-Enabled Execution: Flow reactors, high-pressure systems (up to 20 kg/cm²), cryogenic capabilities (-70°C), and automation.

Regulatory Compliance: 200+ DMFs filed globally; extensive experience in audits and global market readiness.

Lifecycle Manufacturing: Support for reprocessing, impurity purge, solvent recovery, and green manufacturing practices.

Core Capabilities

Scalable
Production

Flexible volumes from gram to multi-ton capacity across multiple sites.

GMP-Ready
Infrastructure

USFDA-, EMA-, and PMDA-approved sites with validated processes and full traceability.

Technology-Enabled
Execution

Flow reactors, high-pressure systems (up to 20 kg/cm²), cryogenic capabilities (-70°C), and automation.

Regulatory
Compliance

200+ DMFs filed globally; extensive experience in audits and global market readiness.

Lifecycle
Manufacturing

Support for reprocessing, impurity purge, solvent recovery, and green manufacturing practices.

CPT Derivative
Expertise

Advanced synthetic routes for Exatecan Mesylate, SN-38, Irinotecan, Topotecan, 10-Hydroxy Camptothecin, and more, with integrated supply of intermediates like (s)-Trione (CAS# 110351-94-5).

Regulatory
Strength

Active Drug Master Files (DMFs) for S-Trione (US DMF 039042), SN-38 (US DMF 039031), Irinotecan (CEP 2023-338) and with upcoming DMFs for Exatecan, Dxd, Belotecan and MMAE.

Proprietary
s-Trione Platform

Engineered payloads with superior stability and therapeutic index, enabling precision-targeted ADCs.

Auristatin
Development

Optimized processes for Monomethyl Auristatin E (MMAE), ensuring impurity control and batch consistency.

GMP
GMP Manufacturing
Excellence

Multi-kilogram production in specialized cytotoxic facilities, supporting both clinical trials and commercial supply.

Custom Payload
Synthesis

Tailored derivatives based on cytotoxicity profile and linker compatibility.

Linker
Development

Maleimide, hydrazone, and proprietary cleavable/non-cleavable linkers.

Facilities

Genome Valley R&D Center: 25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated process development and safety labs.

Commercial Manufacturing Sites: Multi-ton capacity, including facilities for HPAPIs, phosphoramidites, and other complex chemistries.

Flow Chemistry Suites: Plug flow reactors, Corning G1 systems, and photo flow platforms.

Payload & Linker Services

Cohance Lifesciences offers end-to-end payload and linker development tailored to the evolving needs of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). Our services combine scientific precision with scalable manufacturing to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Our Expertise

Process
Optimization

Scalability studies, impurity profiling, validation under Quality by Design (QbD) principles and analytical method development & validation.

Custom Payload
Synthesis

Tailored Camptothecin (CPT) and Auristatin derivatives designed for optimal cytotoxicity and linker compatibility.

Linker
Development

Synthesis of industry-standard and proprietary linkers, including: Maleimide, Hydrazone, SMCC, MC-VC-PAB, PNP-PAB-m-PhosphatePEG8-DBCO

Containment
Expertise

Safe handling of high-potency compounds in both R&D and GMP settings using isolators and negative pressure systems.

Genome Valley R&D Center

25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated process development and safety labs.

Commercial Manufacturing Sites

Multi-ton capacity, including facilities for HPAPIs, phosphoramidites, and other complex chemistries.

Flow Chemistry Suites

Plug flow reactors, Corning G1 systems, and photo flow platforms.

Facilities

We operate a robust network of cutting-edge small molecule development and manufacturing facilities across India. Our infrastructure spans lab-scale discovery to large-scale commercial manufacturing — enabling faster, flexible, and scalable solutions for your drug development needs.

Genome Valley R&D Center

25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated process development and safety labs.

Commercial Manufacturing Sites

Multi-ton capacity, including facilities for HPAPIs, phosphoramidites, and other complex chemistries.

Flow Chemistry Suites

Plug flow reactors, Corning G1 systems, and photo flow platforms.

Our early-stage R&D and kilo labs are designed to support route scouting, process development, and scale-up studies.

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API R&D Unit-III, Nacharam
Hyderabad, India

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API Unit IV, Nacharam
Hyderabad, India

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API Unit V, Parwada
Vizag, India

Designed to seamlessly scale from clinical to commercial manufacturing, these facilities are compliant with global regulatory standards including the US FDA.

Genome Valley R&D Center

25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated process development and safety labs.

Commercial Manufacturing Sites

Multi-ton capacity, including facilities for HPAPIs, phosphoramidites, and other complex chemistries.

Flow Chemistry Suites

Plug flow reactors, Corning G1 systems, and photo flow platforms.

Facilities

GMP Multi-Kilo Facility
Nacharam, Hyderabad

Equipped for high-potency manufacturing, this facility features:
• Reactors: Stainless steel (1,500 L) Glass-lined (630 L) and various small reactors
• Drying Systems: Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryers (ANFDs, 350 L) and vacuum tray dryers (6 trays)

Advanced Processing
Capabilities

• Particle Size Reduction: Jet mills (100 mm) and multi-mills (10–24 kg/hr)
• Containment: Isolators for sampling, dispensing, and powder processing

Isolator Suites for
Cytotoxic Compounds

• Containment Design: Negative pressure environments (-75 to -125 pa)
• Air Handling: Dynamic pass-boxes and BIBO HEPA-filtered AHUs
• Cleanroom Classification: Maintained at ISO-8 standards

Design Philosophy for
Safety & Compliance

• Personnel Flow: Dedicated entry/exit routes with mist showers
• Access Control: Door interlocks
• Environmental Safety: Integrated detoxification systems for effluent treatment

Proprietary
s-Trione Platform

Engineered payloads with superior stability and therapeutic index, enabling precision-targeted ADCs.

Auristatin
Development

Optimized processes for Monomethyl Auristatin E (MMAE), ensuring impurity control and batch consistency.

GMP Manufacturing
Excellence

Multi-kilogram production in specialized cytotoxic facilities, supporting both clinical trials and commercial supply.

Custom Payload
Synthesis

Tailored derivatives based on cytotoxicity profile and linker compatibility.

Linker
Development

Maleimide, hydrazone, and proprietary cleavable/non-cleavable linkers.

From grams to tons-trust Cohance to deliver your small molecule at scale.

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Resources

payload supply
  • Webinar: Scaling High-Potency Payloads for Clinical and Commercial Supply
  • Case Study: Multi-Kilo Production of Exatecan Under Containment
  • Whitepaper: Innovations in Camptothecin-Based Payload Synthesis
  • Blog: What Makes a Reliable Payload Partner in the ADC Ecosystem?
payload supply

Resource Highlights

Webinars

Navigating Regulatory Audits in Small Molecule Manufacturing

Whitepapers

Smart Scale-Up Using Flow Chemistry

Case Studies

Seamless Tech Transfer of a Multi-Step Synthesis

Blog

Building Sustainable API Supply Chains

Webinars

Navigating Regulatory Audits in Small Molecule Manufacturing

Whitepapers

Smart Scale-Up Using Flow Chemistry

Case Studies

Seamless Tech Transfer of a Multi-Step Synthesis

Blog

Building Sustainable API Supply Chains

Our Global Accreditations

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At Cohance Lifesciences, every facility stands as a testament to our commitment to uncompromised quality. Below is a snapshot of regulatory approvals and certifications across our global network

API Manufacturing Facilities

API Unit I
• US FDA, EU, PMDA, Russia MOH, KFDA, COFEPRIS, CDSCO, DCA, WHO GMP

API Unit II
• EU, DCA

API Unit III
• US FDA, EDQM, PMDA, KFDA, ANVISA, COFEPRIS, CDSCO, DCA

API Unit IV
• US FDA, EU, CDSCO, DCA

API Unit V
• ISO, DCA

FDF Unit I
• US FDA, Health Canada, MHRA, ANVISA, COFEPRIS, Russia MOH, TGA, Philippines FDA, Tanzania FDA, Greece NOM, Uganda NDA, Germany, SFDA, CDSCO, DCA

FDF Unit II
• CDSCO, DCA

CR Bio
• US FDA, DCGI, MOH Turkey, BPFK Malaysia, WHO Geneva, MHRA, GCC, NPRA Malaysia

Unit 1 to Unit 4, and Unit 6
• British Safety Council, International Safety
• ISO 20400:2017, ISO 22301:2019, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018

Unit 5
• US FDA, DCA, PPD Global Quality Compliance, EU, CDSCO
• ISO 22301:2019, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018

Casper
• US FDA, DCA

Our ESG Aspirations

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Cohance is committed to a sustainable future with ambitious goals:

  • Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: Focusing on decarbonization, renewable energy, and resource efficiency, aligned with Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
  • Environmental Sustainability: Enhancing green practices through sustainable procurement and biodiversity protection.
  • Social Impact: Expanding community engagement in health, sanitation, and water access, while supporting economic development through CSR initiatives.
  • UN SDG Alignment: Contributing to goals like Good Health and Well-Being, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Responsible Consumption and Production.
  • Ethical Governance: Strengthening transparency, ethics, and responsible sourcing through global initiatives like the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).

At Cohance, ESG is our promise to go above and beyond, shaping a sustainable future for health science through passion, expertise, and unwavering responsibility.

History

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