Innovative medicines company to build facility in Winter Park

Novartis plans to build its fourth radioligand therapy (RLT) manufacturing facility in the United States in Winter Park on Forsyth Road. Novartis is a leading innovative medicines company known around the world.

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The facility will span 35,000 square feet and will be a built-for-purpose facility. It is expected that the facility will create 50 high-quality jobs in the area over the next three years, with an average salary of $90,000.

Specialized talent is needed for RLT manufacturing, and this is a key factor is determining each new facility of the company. There has been a steady investment in technology and the life sciences in Florida which has helped to create the next generation of leaders that are needed for such advanced manufacturing platforms as RLT.

J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce, said that the investment of Novartis in manufacturing cancer medicines in the state is an opportunity to welcome others with innovative ideas and technologies to the life sciences community in Florida, which is influential and collaborative.
This new facility was made possible through a collaboration of the Florida Department of Commerce, Duke Energy, Orange County, and the Orlando Economic Partnership, in addition to many local partners.

The facility is planned to be operational by 2029.