BALTIMORE, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Bioservices, the leading private equity-backed biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with proven expertise in gene therapy and next-generation vaccines, announces today that it filled a key leadership position with the appointment of seasoned executive Gerard Fleury as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

"Our rapid growth, driven by the expanding needs of our client-base over the last few years, has warranted our need to invest in the ranks and capabilities of Paragon's leadership team," said President and CEO of Paragon Bioservices Pete Buzy. "Our focus has been on assembling experts at every level of the organization to expand our capabilities to Phase 3/Commercial to address our clients' continually advancing needs. As our new CFO, Gerard is an important addition to our leadership team who joins Paragon on the heels of several promotions and new executive hires we announced earlier this year."