Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2026 12:55
Governor Shapiro Secures Over $800 Million Investment from GSK to Expand Operations, Creating Over 300 New Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania's Robust Life Sciences Industry
October 09, 2026 - Upper Merion Township, PA
Governor Shapiro Secures Over $800 Million Investment from GSK to Expand Operations, Creating Over 300 New Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania's Robust Life Sciences Industry
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announce the Commonwealth has secured an over $800 million investment from global biopharma company GSK to expand its operations in Montgomery County. The expansion will create more than 300 new jobs over the next five years, retain approximately 4,500 existing full-time jobs across the Commonwealth, and continue growing Pennsylvania's robust life sciences industry.
GSK is expanding its facilities in Upper Merion Township, with construction planned to begin in 2027. The expansion will establish a biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing hub, integrating commercial production, research and development, and advanced digital capabilities in a single site. This announcement marks GSK's second major expansion in Pennsylvania since the Governor took office, previously investing $800 million in Lancaster County - investing a total of nearly $1.7 billion in the Commonwealth.
"GSK could have chosen anywhere in the world to expand production, but once again, they chose to renew and deepen their commitment to both the Commonwealth and our workers," said Governor Shapiro. "When companies like GSK double down on their commitment to Pennsylvania, we create more opportunities across the Commonwealth, spur meaningful economic growth, and support our skilled workforce. My Administration will continue working hard to create good-paying jobs and grow our robust life sciences industry so that companies can grow and thrive here."
Speakers in Order:
John Jewett - Site Director, GSK
Narendra Bam - Senior Vice President, Medicine Development and Supply,GSK
Regis Simard - President, Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain, GSK
Governor Josh Shapiro
Rick Siger - Secretary, PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
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