Lonza Portsmouth Joins NH Life Sciences as Fifth Founding Member
Momentum and excitement continues as the state’s life sciences association readies for inaugural Live Free Life Science event in October at Tuscan Village in Salem
BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE - NH Life Sciences (NHLS) announced today that Lonza Portsmouth is now the organization’s fifth founding member. This brings a leader in the pharma and biotech industry into NHLS to support the newly formed organization’s charge of advancing the life sciences industry across the state. Lonza joins Novocure, NovoNordisk, MilliporeSigma and Timberline Construction, as founding members of the Granite State’s life sciences association—built by the industry, for the industry.
Lonza Portsmouth specializes in the custom production of mammalian biopharmaceuticals and cell therapies. As an industry leader in meeting the highly complex delivery of safe, timely, and innovative patient treatments, Lonza’s Portsmouth site is driving the growth of novel therapies with transformative biological capabilities and technological solutions.
“We are delighted to welcome Lonza Portsmouth as our fifth founding member of NHLS”, said Andrea Hechavarria, President & CEO of NHLS. “Lonza Portsmouth is a world class healthcare manufacturing site, which employs more than 1,500 employees in New Hampshire and is committed to enabling a healthier world.”
“Lonza Portsmouth has a long history and established reputation for the cutting-edge development of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines,” said Lonza Portsmouth Site Head Christophe Royer. “We are proud to join NH Life Sciences as a founding member, and to contribute to the growth of the life sciences industry here in New Hampshire.”
Coming off a successful year of building membership and increasing awareness about the opportunity for industry growth in the state, NHLS is hosting its inaugural Live Free Life Science event in Salem, NH on October 9th. Information on how to register for the event can be found here.
“We are looking forward to showcasing the strength of our industry to the region and why NH is such an attractive destination for life sciences companies,” said Hechavarria. The event will be held at The Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village, highlighting the Innovation District at Tuscan as a future home for life sciences companies looking to grow and expand in NH.
"The Innovation District at Tuscan Village provides unmatched tech, medical, and science spaces. Anchored by Mass General Brigham’s Healthcare & Surgical Center, Tuscan Village offers a unique environment to grow your business, just 35 minutes from Downtown Boston via Exit 1 on I-93. With over 15 restaurants, 1,600 luxury condos and apartments, The Artisan Hotel and Event Center, walkable retail, fitness, and open spaces programmed for entertainment, Tuscan Village is an unparalleled, highly amenitized location for both employees and visitors." – Glenn Verrette, Executive Managing Director
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About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations. Working across five continents, our global community of around 18,000 colleagues helps pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition companies to bring their treatments to market. United by our vision to bring any therapy to life, we support our customers with a combination of technological insight, world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, process excellence and innovation. Our work enables our customers to develop and commercialize their therapeutic discoveries, allowing their patients to benefit from life-saving and life-enhancing treatments. Our business is structured to meet our customers' complex needs across four divisions: Biologics, Small Molecules, Cell & Gene, and Capsules & Health Ingredients. Our company generated sales of CHF 3.1 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 893 million in Half-Year 2024. Find out more at www.lonza.com
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About The Innovation District at Tuscan Village:
The Innovation District at Tuscan Village in Salem, New Hampshire, is a key part of the development, designed to foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and business growth. Tuscan Village, a massive mixed-use development, includes residential, retail, dining, office spaces, and entertainment options, and the Innovation District focuses on creating a hub for companies, especially in technology, healthcare, and life sciences.
The Innovation District features modern office spaces, co-working environments, and amenities that support a dynamic work culture. It aims to attract startups, established businesses, and entrepreneurs by offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and proximity to lifestyle amenities such as restaurants, shops, and outdoor spaces. The vision is to build a community where businesses can thrive in a connected environment that encourages networking and creative solutions.
This district is an integral part of Joe Faro’s vision to create more than just a place for retail and entertainment, but also a business-friendly environment that drives economic development and innovation within New England.
About New Hampshire Life Sciences (NHLS):
Established in 2023, NHLS is the statewide life sciences association—built by the industry, for the industry. Our mission is to foster growth and awareness of the life sciences industry in New Hampshire and to attract and retain world-class talent and innovation to the Granite State. New Hampshire's life sciences industry includes more than 600 companies, across five major industry groups (medical device manufacturing, medical equipment/supplies, research and development, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and medical and diagnostic laboratories). In 2021, New Hampshire’s life sciences cluster contributed approximately $3 billion to NH’s gross regional product and $4.3 billion in sales.
Media Contact NH Life Sciences:
Andrea Hechavarria
Media Contact Lonza:
Ela Schmuhl
Media Contact Tuscan Brands:
Rina Peselman