Pharma Focus Asia

Lonza Opens World’s Largest Dedicated Cell-and-Gene-Therapy Manufacturing Facility

Introduction:

Lonza opens the world’s largest dedicated cell-and-gene-therapy facility in Pearland, Greater Houston, TX (USA).

Features:

The facility was built in anticipation of the rising demand from developers of cell and gene therapies and with the mission of enabling them to deliver these types of treatments to patients around the world more quickly and efficiently.

The 300, 000 square foot (27, 870 square meters) facility and state-of-the-art, fully integrated and world’s most innovative cell-and-gene-therapy manufacturing technologies are unveiled.

The facility with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities will provide treatment for thousands of patients suffering from rare genetic disorders or life-threatening diseases.

Nearly 200 full-time staff/high-value positions including scientists, engineers, MBAs and biotechnology professionals are to be recruited as market demand increases.

The site will meet the demands of the growing cell-and-gene-therapy field.

Specifications:

NameLonza
LocationPearland, Greater Houston, TX (USA)
TypeOpening
Parties InvolvedLonza
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