Biotech / Life Sciences
Project Announcements
Merck Expands Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, R&D-Manufacturing Operations
Global biopharmaceutical company Merck plans to expand its operations in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
10/21/2026
Aleris Nutrition Plans Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Production Operations
Brazil-based animal nutrition products manufacturer Aleris Nutrition plans to establish operations in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The project is expected to create 15 jobs in Waukesha County.
10/19/2026
GSK Expands Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations
Biopharmaceutical company GSK plans to expand its operations in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania. The more than $800 million project is expected to create over 300 jobs over the next five years in Montgomery County.
10/16/2026
Obatala Sciences Establishes Charleston County, South Carolina, Operations
Biotechnology company Obatala Sciences has established operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The $656,000 project is expected to create 46 jobs.
10/12/2026
Bayer Plans New Albany, Ohio, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer plans to establish operations in New Albany, Ohio. The $2.2 billion project is expected to create 600 jobs.
10/03/2026
Niowave Expands Lansing, Michigan, Production Operations
Medical radioisotope producer Niowave plans to expand its operations in Lansing, Michigan. The more than $85 million project is expected to create at least 73 jobs.
09/30/2026
Italy-Based IMA Life North America Expands Tonawanda, New York, Pharmaceutical Operations
Italy-based pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer IMA Life North America has expanded its operations in Tonawanda, New York. The $30 million project is expected to create 70 jobs in Erie County.
09/29/2026
Eden Radioisotopes Plans Lea County, New Mexico, Production Operations
Medical isotopes company Eden Radioisotopes plans to establish operations in Lea County, New Mexico. The up to $1.4 billion project is expected to create 205 jobs.
09/26/2026
RayzeBio Plans Whitestown, Indiana Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations
Radiopharmaceutical company RayzeBio, Inc. plans to establish operations in Whitestown, Indiana. The more than $173 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs in Boone County.
09/02/2026
Germany-Based Evonik Plans Vancouver, British Columbia, Manufacturing Operations
Germany-based specialty chemicals company Evonik plans to establish operations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
08/30/2026
Genentech Expands Hillsboro, Oregon, Production Operations
Biotechnology company Genentech plans to expand its manufacturing campus in Hillsboro, Oregon. The $750 million project is expected to create 250 jobs.
08/21/2026
India-Based Sun Pharma Expands Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Operations
India-based pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has expanded its operations in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The approximately $56 million project is expected to create more than 35 jobs.
08/18/2026
Bristol Myers Squibb Plans Houston, Texas, Manufacturing Operations
Biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb plans to establish operations in Houston, Texas. The approximately $2.3 billion project is expected to create roughly 500 jobs.
08/11/2026
STERIS Plans Sanford, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Healthcare products manufacturer STERIS plc plans to establish operations in Sanford, North Carolina. The $600 million project is expected to create 335 jobs in Lee County.
08/07/2026
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