Genentech Breaks Ground On $700M Facility In Holly Springs

Genentech’s $700 million investment in Holly Springs marks a pivotal moment for North Carolina’s life sciences sector. The new 700,000-square-foot facility will specialize in metabolic medicines, including next-generation obesity treatments—an area seeing unprecedented demand across the pharmaceutical landscape. As part of Roche’s broader $50 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing, this East Coast expansion reflects a strategic shift toward domestic production of high-impact therapies. The facility not only strengthens Genentech’s manufacturing footprint but also signals growing momentum in biotech innovation and regional economic development.

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