From Bench to Bedside: How CMC Brings Biologics to Patients

21 May 2026 - Utrecht

From southern Brazil to biotech leadership in Europe, this presentation explores a personal and professional journey through academia, GMP manufacturing, and biotechnology development. Alongside this career story, the session introduces the drug development process and the critical role of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) in transforming scientific discoveries into medicines for patients.

About Genmab
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. To help develop and deliver novel therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Genmab’s proprietary pipeline includes bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.
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Leonardo Astolfi Rosado | Director, Head of Drug Product Development, CMC Product Development | Genmab

Leonardo Astolfi Rosado is Head of Drug Product Development within CMC Development at Genmab, where he works on translating antibody discoveries into patient-ready medicines through developability, formulation, manufacturing, and drug product strategies. Originally from southern Brazil, Leonardo built his scientific career across Brazil, the United States, Belgium, and the Netherlands, transitioning from academic research into GMP manufacturing and biotechnology development. Before joining Genmab, he worked in research environments at institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), VIB/VUB, and KBI Biopharma. Throughout his career, he progressed from scientist roles into leadership positions within biotech, combining scientific expertise with team and organizational development.

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