Avid Bioservices announced the appointment of Maria Ebro Andreasen as Chief People Officer as the biologics CDMO continues expanding its operations, workforce, and long-term talent initiatives to meet increasing customer demand.
The company said the appointment aligns with its broader growth strategy as it scales teams across key business functions while maintaining its focus on quality, expertise, and collaboration. Alongside hiring efforts, Avid is also strengthening partnerships with universities and training programs across Southern California and increasing investments in internship programs designed to build a sustainable biologics manufacturing talent pipeline.
As Chief People Officer, Andreasen will oversee the company’s human resources strategy, including recruitment and onboarding, employee development and retention, university partnerships, internship initiatives, and organizational growth efforts aimed at preserving Avid’s culture.
Kenneth Bilenberg, Group President and CEO of Avid Bioservices, said the company’s mission and growth plans require a deliberate approach to talent development and culture preservation as Avid works to expand its capabilities and customer support operations.
Avid said its ongoing investment in talent supports its commitment to helping customers “every molecule of the way,” ensuring the organization can continue scaling alongside customer programs and manufacturing demand.
Headquartered in the U.S., Avid Bioservices is a contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in mammalian cell-culture manufacturing. The company supports biopharmaceutical companies ranging from emerging biotechnology firms to multinational pharmaceutical organizations with services spanning development through commercial supply.
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“People and purpose are at the center of everything we do. In our journey to help twice as many patients in the future with novel drugs and everyday supply of approved medicines, it’s critical that we scale intentionally, bringing in exceptional talent while preserving the culture and expertise our customers rely on. Maria Ebro Andreasen brings the leadership to help us do exactly that.”
Kenneth Bilenberg, Group President and CEO, Avid Bioservices
“What drew me to Avid is the clear connection between its people, its purpose, and the patients it serves. The greatest investment we can make will always be in our people. When we create an environment and a culture where every individual can learn, grow, and thrive, we unlock not only their potential but the path to help even more patients. I am excited to join the talented team at Avid and help Avid accelerate forward on the ambitious journey ahead.”
Maria Ebro Andreasen, Chief People Officer, Avid Bioservices
