MERCER COUNTY, NJ — BeOne Medicines US Manufacturing Co. will invest $300 million to expand its Hopewell campus, creating 120 new full-time jobs, following approval of a Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program award by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board on July 23.
The three-story, 145,000-square-foot facility will be built at the company's existing Hopewell campus in Pennington, following a nationwide site selection analysis. Designed to meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements, it will complement the campus's existing biologics manufacturing operations and support one small-molecule manufacturing line, with additional space pre-built for future expansion.
BeOne opened its $800 million flagship U.S. manufacturing and clinical research and development facility at the Princeton West Innovation Campus in 2024. Having far exceeded the program's minimum investment and job creation requirements, BeOne qualifies for a $33.9 million award over five years.
"BeOne's expansion in Hopewell is a testament to New Jersey's position as a global leader for innovation and as the medicine chest of the world," said Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
"The Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program is helping bolster the state's manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries, drive job creation, and strengthen our economy," said NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss.
"Every patient with cancer deserves innovative, high-quality medicines, and this expansion strengthens our ability to deliver them faster, reliably, and at scale as we work together to stop cancer," said Aaron Rosenberg, chief financial officer of BeOne Medicines.
"BeOne Medicines' decision to make another major investment at its Hopewell campus is a strong vote of confidence in Mercer County and New Jersey's highly skilled workforce," said Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley Turner.
"We are thrilled to welcome BeOne's new small-molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing facility to Hopewell Township," said Hopewell Mayor David Chait.
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said the project reinforces the county's appeal to investors.
"We're excited that BeOne is continuing to expand its presence here in Mercer County, bringing high-quality jobs to our community and helping to solidify our role as a hub for innovation," Benson said. "Working alongside our municipal and state partners, we're sending a clear message that Mercer County's location, workforce, and infrastructure make us a great place for businesses to invest. Congratulations to Hopewell Twp, and I want to thank Governor Sherrill and the team at NJEDA for helping to secure this investment. And I look forward to building an even stronger partnership with the team at BeOne."
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