Novartis Makes Major Investment in Right to Work North Carolina
Novartis is investing a total of $771 million in order to expand two of its Right to Work North Carolina locations. These expansions will take place in Durham and Wake Counties, creating over 700 new jobs between the two of them.
From Area Development Magazine:
“North Carolina has been a home to Novartis for two decades, enabling our groundbreaking work to manufacture life-changing gene therapies. We are excited to deepen our ties to this local community that has had a key role in helping bring our innovation to patients in the US and around the world. […] By building a full, end-to-end manufacturing presence in North Carolina for our broader portfolio, we are expanding our capacity to deliver medical breakthroughs, securing a more resilient US supply chain, and investing in the local communities that make our mission possible.” […]
“Novartis’ expansion is yet another example of North Carolina’s global biotechnology leadership. […] We’re proud to work alongside partners like Novartis to grow the workforce, strengthen our biomanufacturing ecosystem, and ensure that North Carolina remains the top state for business and innovation.” […]
“Novartis is a leader in innovative biotech, and it is inspiring to see the impact that Novartis medicines – including those manufactured in North Carolina – make in patient lives. […] With this investment spanning three sites, two counties, and multiple therapeutic modalities, North Carolina’s collaborative ecosystem is well poised to support this expansion of Novartis’ capabilities in the state.” […]
“We are so excited to see Novartis furthering their investment in Durham and committing to hire more people. […] Novartis is a wonderful community partner that supports community-building organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Durham Food Bank and is actively involved with Durham Tech. Novartis will be providing many high-paying jobs that only require a high school diploma or associate degree. This creates the economic mobility we need in the region.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.