Emergent Biosolutions (NYSE:EBS) is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing medical countermeasures and specialty products that address public health threats. The company’s portfolio includes vaccines, antibody therapies and critical care products designed to protect against biological, chemical and emerging infectious disease threats. Emergent has longstanding partnerships with government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), to support national preparedness programs.
Key commercial products in Emergent’s lineup include BioThrax (anthrax vaccine adsorbed), ACAM2000 (smallpox vaccine) and Vaxchora (cholera vaccine), alongside therapeutic treatments such as Anthrasil (anthrax immune globulin) and the naloxone-based nasal spray Narcan for opioid overdose reversal. The company invests in research and development to expand its pipeline of vaccines and therapeutics, with particular emphasis on next-generation platforms and novel delivery approaches.
Emergent operates research, development and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Its primary U.S. manufacturing sites in Maryland and Michigan produce both licensed products and countermeasures under contract, while additional sites and partnerships support global distribution. Through a network of collaborations and supply agreements, Emergent serves government health agencies, commercial customers and international markets to ensure availability of its critical medical products.
Founded in 1998 (originally as BioPort) and renamed Emergent BioSolutions in 2004, the company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Kramer Jr. Under his leadership, Emergent has expanded its contract manufacturing footprint, strengthened its commercial portfolio and advanced strategic initiatives in pandemic preparedness. The company remains focused on leveraging its expertise in biodefense and public health to address evolving global health challenges.
