Sword Bio
Biotechnology ResearchIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Sword Bio is a bioanalytical contract research organization based in Chicago, Illinois, serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. With more than 30 years in the bioanalytical CRO field, the company specializes in developing, qualifying, and validating pharmacokinetic, biomarker, and immunogenicity assays. It offers flexibility to support projects from assay development through clinical testing, in either GLP-compliant or non-GLP environments, with an emphasis on timely results and open communication. The firm positions itself as a small to mid-sized CRO that delivers rapid, customized, collaborative service to support preclinical and clinical bioanalytical work for biotech and pharmaceutical clients. In 2023, Sword Bio announced leadership appointments, including Kara Harrison as Vice President of Quality Assurance.