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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Samsung Biologics Plans Rockville, Maryland, Manufacturing Operations

12/31/2025
South Korea-based biotechnology company Samsung Biologics plans to establish manufacturing operations in Rockville, Maryland. The $280 million project is expected to retain 500 jobs in Montgomery County.

The investment includes the acquisition and upgrade of the GSK campus which will feature expanded drug substance manufacturing capacity and handle both clinical and commercial production.

“This landmark acquisition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing global healthcare and bolstering our manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. The investment will enable us to deepen our collaboration with federal, state, and local stakeholders to best serve our customers and partners while ensuring a reliable and stable supply of life-saving therapeutics,” said Samsung Biologics Chief Executive Officer and President John Rim. “This marks an important step forward in our mission to achieve a better life through biomedicines, and we look forward to building on the legacy of this facility as we welcome experienced colleagues to the Samsung Biologics family and continue delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact.”

Samsung Biologics is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides end-to-end services for biologics, from late-stage discovery to large-scale commercial manufacturing, including cell line development, process development, analytical testing, and aseptic fill/finish.

“With this new facility, Samsung Biologics will be at the heart of one of the top U.S. life sciences clusters which is home to a critical mass of private companies, world-class universities, and myriad federal facilities,” noted Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. “We look forward to working with Samsung as they transition to their new home in Maryland and helping them grow and expand here.”

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