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AmplifyBio Expands in the Columbus Region
Biotechnology Contract Research Organization Investing $150 Million Creating 263 New Jobs
Company Name: AmplifyBio, LLC
Location: New Albany, West Jefferson
Site Region: Central
Country of Origin: USA
Industry Sector: Healthcare
Company Profile: AmplifyBio combines the strength, knowledge, and experience of its partners and the expertise of its cross-integrated teams to advance translational science, cell and gene therapies and next-generation medicines for the benefit of millions of people around the world.
Company Website: https://www.amplify-bio.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 263
- Jobs retained: 155
Capital Investment: $132,750,000
Timetable: Hiring for research and development positions will be ongoing through 2022.
Company Need:
AmplifyBio is expanding to meet significant unmet market demand with a large focus on advanced therapies such as cell and gene therapy products.
Testimonial:
“We are excited to expand our presence in the Columbus Region, and specifically New Albany. We believe that our innovation platform is a perfect fit for the collaborative environment that I first noticed when I came to Ohio. Our partners, collaborators and clients view working in the Region as a phenomenal opportunity, and we are convinced that our business model will continue to drive more innovative developers into the area.”
– J. Kelly Ganjei, Amplify Bio CEO and President
Why Ohio?
From trailblazing innovation to high-tech manufacturing, the Columbus Region is home to one of the most dynamic life science industries in the country. Companies spanning the life science industry have operations focused on R&D, technology and manufacturing. From Sarepta’s new Gene Therapy Center of Excellence to Battelle’s launch of AmplifyBio, NCH’s launch of Andelyn Biosciences and Forge Biologic’s $130 million series B, the Columbus Region is on the cutting-edge of innovation in the life sciences industry. New Albany is located in Franklin County, which is home to an estimated 1.3 million residents.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, One Columbus, Ohio Department of Development, City of New Albany, Madison County Chamber of Commerce