The Making of a CGT CDMO Builder

The Making of a CGT CDMO Builder

From Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space by Raman Sehgal

May 1, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 270

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Steve Favaloro, discussing his journey in the biotech industry and the evolution of the cell and gene therapy market.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Steve Favaloro, Chairman and CEO of Genezen. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Steve, covering: His deep passion for operations, and how early lessons in hard work and customer service shaped his leadership Learning from Mark Bamforth and the entrepreneurial journey at Brammer Bio, culminating in a $1.7bn exit to Thermo Fisher Why gaining exposure to every seat at the table was critical in preparing him for the CEO role Building Genezen with a focus on strong values, hiring the right people and investing in differentiated capabilities How the cell and gene therapy market has evolved over the past decade, and why he remains optimistic about the future of curative medicines Why things inevitably go sideways in innovative drug development, and the importance of being prepared to navigate it Steve Favaloro is an experienced biotech executive, board member, and investor. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Genezen, a best-in-class gene and cell therapy CDMO with specialized expertise in viral vector…

People in this episode

Host: Raman Sehgal

Guest: Steve Favaloro

Topics covered

  • drug development
  • biotechnology
  • cell and gene therapy
  • leadership
  • operations
  • supply chain

Keywords

  • CGT CDMO
  • biotech executive
  • viral vector manufacturing
  • entrepreneurial journey
  • curative medicines
  • drug development challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Genezen, Brammer Bio, Thermo Fisher, Ampersand Capital Partners

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