FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies broke ground for the expansion of its BioProcess Innovation Center in Research Triangle Park (RTP). 
 
The expansion will double the site’s existing lab footprint with an addition of 89,000 sq. ft that will be equipped with comprehensive, state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, high-throughput bioprocessing equipment, and automation technologies through a collaboration with sister Fujifilm company, FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals U.S.A., Corp. The added labs and technology will enhance capabilities as a comprehensive development and analytical service provider by expanding upon its offerings including process characterization, drug substance formulation and quality control testing, and adding new services such as drug product formulation development.
 
Through the expansion, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will add approximately 145 skilled positions including researchers and scientists to the RTP site by 2024.
 
“FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is growing rapidly – especially in North Carolina. For us growth is about our ability to continue to support our biopharma partners in their pursuit to bring new treatments to patients in need,” said Martin Meeson, chief executive officer, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. “With this expansion, it is vital that we continue to have the best talent in the industry to share in our mission of bringing life-impacting therapies to a reality, and our partnerships with academia and the community are ensuring that we have a ready workforce in North Carolina. We are tremendously grateful to our employees and supporters that celebrated this milestone with us.”
 
“We are driven by our core purpose of being a partner for life in the advancement of tomorrow’s medicines,” said Christine Vannais, chief operating officer, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Research Triangle Park. “This expansion will enable us to enhance our service offerings in order to continue to support our customer’s clinical and commercial filings by providing extensive data packages, better guide clinical process development, and to create more robust commercial processes. We are honored to play this critical role in supporting our customers.”
 
The BioProcess Innovation Center originally opened in May 2016 as a three-story, 62,000 sq. ft facility with the purpose of process invention, process design and development, and product characterization for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ clients. The expansion construction is expected to be completed and the capacity operational by mid-2024.