Novartis Pharmaceuticals Expanding: Announces Plans to Build Facility

Published on May 04, 2026

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On April 30, Novartis announced plans to add a new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, focused on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing for solid dosage tablets, capsules and RNA therapeutics.

The company plans to invest an additional $220 Million in a new building at Pathway Triangle. This is in addition to the company’s announcement last November that committed $231 Million and over 100 jobs in Morrisville.

The new API facility is a critical step to enable end-to-end manufacturing for the company’s advanced technology platforms in the U.S. The company expects to create more than 700 new jobs in Durham and Wake Counties by the end of 2030.

The Triangle has over 650 Life Sciences companies that employ more than 58,000 individuals across the region, with an industry employment concentration more than 2.5 times the national average, enabling companies to scale across research, clinical development, and manufacturing.

The company’s expanded scope in Morrisville reflects strong alignment between Novartis's long-term needs and the town’s workforce access, proximity to major infrastructure, and the ability to move projects forward. 

“By opening more than 400 acres for economic development and building a life‑sciences hub through updated regulations and dedicated in‑house economic development work, we’ve created an environment where world‑class companies can succeed," said TJ Cawley, Mayor of Morrisville. "Morrisville means business, and we remain committed to helping everyone Live Connected and Live Well.”

“Novartis moving forward with an expanded scope in Morrisville reflects strong alignment between the company’s long-term needs and what this community offers," said Tiffany McNeill, Town of Morrisville Economic Development Director. "This phase, focused on advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, builds on the foundation King Street Properties has planned and developed at Pathway Triangle, strengthening Morrisville's position within the region's life sciences landscape. Decisions like this are grounded in workforce access, proximity to major infrastructure, and the ability to move projects forward with clarity.”

“Novartis’s expanded investment reinforces what companies continue to see in Wake County: a deep life sciences ecosystem, a strong talent pipeline, and partners committed to helping projects move from concept to reality,” said Michael Haley, Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development. “This manufacturing facility adds strategic capacity to the region and will create high-quality jobs that will  strengthen our economy for years to come.”

Morrisville is dedicated to advancing this partnership and supporting the growth it brings to our vibrant community, where residents, businesses, and innovation can continue to flourish together.

Many partners collaborated to bring this project to reality, including:

  • The Town of Morrisville
  • Wake County
  • Wake County Economic Development, a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber
  • Wake Technical Community College
  • The North Carolina Department of Commerce
  • The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
  • North Carolina Biotechnology Center
  • North Carolina Community College System
  • Duke Energy
  • Capital Area Workforce Development

 

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