Medicilon successfully passes FDA inspection, reinforcing global recognition of its R&D achievements
SHANGHAI, CHINA – June 4, 2025 — Medicilon Preclinical Research (Shanghai) LLC (“Medicilon”), a leading provider of preclinical R&D services, today announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and received a positive Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), affirming its position as a trusted global partner in drug development.
FDA Endorsement: A Milestone in Global Regulatory Compliance
This rigorous FDA inspection—the first in seven years—evaluated Medicilon’s full compliance with international standards across:
Organizational structure and personnel qualifications
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and experimental protocols
Facility infrastructure and equipment validation
Quality assurance systems and computerized operations
Data integrity and documentation practices
Ongoing and submitted FDA research projects
FDA inspectors commended Medicilon for its “scientific discipline” and “high standards of workmanship,” expressing confidence in the quality of future data submissions. The EIR reflects Medicilon’s steadfast commitment to its core philosophy: “Quality First.”
“This inspection outcome is a major milestone for Medicilon. It affirms the rigor, consistency, and transparency that we apply to every aspect of our preclinical work. We are proud to be recognized by the FDA and remain committed to enabling innovative global drug development with world-class quality.”
Dr. Chunlin Chen, Founder and CEO of Medicilon.
Global Impact: 520 IND Projects and Expanding R&D Excellence
By the end of 2024, Medicilon had successfully supported the submission of 520 Investigational New Drug (IND) applications across key global markets, including:
China (NMPA)
United States (FDA)
European Union (EMA)
Australia (TGA)
South Korea (KFDA)
Medicilon’s diverse IND portfolio includes:
34 monoclonal antibody drugs
28 antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
8 GLP-1 receptor agonists
6 PROTACs (proteolysis-targeting chimeras)
3 herbal drugs
This broad innovation footprint reflects Medicilon’s strategic vision: growth through innovation with a focus on quality.
About Medicilon
Founded in 2004, Shanghai Medicilon Inc. (Stock Code: 688202.SH) is a contract research organization (CRO) delivering integrated preclinical drug development services to pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions globally.
With a client base of over 2,000 organizations, Medicilon supports the full spectrum of drug discovery and development—from early-stage research to IND-enabling studies—with a strong emphasis on compliance, innovation, and speed-to-market.
Medicilon continues to expand investment in R&D infrastructure, novel technologies, and global regulatory alignment to meet the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical industry and accelerate the path from lab to clinic.
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