Devens, Massachusetts

Facts and Figures 
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb announced the selection of Devens, Massachusetts, as the site of its new $750 million biologics manufacturing facility in June 2006. Located 45 miles west of Boston, the 89-acre site will accommodate a large-scale multi-product bulk facility.
  • Phase I of the project includes four main buildings: a BioPharma manufacturing facility, a central utility building, an administrative/quality control building and a warehouse/storage structure. There is also a waste water pretreatment plant.
  • The site can accommodate potential future expansion. When operational, the facility will require an initial workforce of 350 employees. The facility is projected to be complete in 2009, and the company plans to submit the site for regulatory approval in 2010. The facility will support the production of ORENCIA® (abatacept), the company's biologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, as well as other biologic compounds currently in development.
Community and Social Progress
  • The Bristol-Myers Squibb Devens site is a member of the Ecostar program(www.ecostardevens.com).
  • The facility adopted the Blanding Turtle ("threatened" under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act) as part of the company's Sustainability 2010 goals, which encourages each facility and business to help protect endangered species and habitats. Devens employees developed a partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service and local conservation groups. Bristol-Myers Squibb was recognized for this program leadership in press releases and news articles by the Boston Globe, Lowell Sun, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Devens employees support local Habitat for Humanity projects, and local food pantry drives.
Environmental, Health and Safety Performance
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the laboratory / administration building and the cell culture manufacturing facility. LEED is a highly structured certification program administered by the U.S. Green Buildings Council (www.USGBC.org). Certification is based on many project design aspects, including site development, environmental impact, water and energy use, construction impact, and architectural and building materials.
  • View our brochure to learn more about the site's sustainable development programs and LEED strategies.
Facility Contact Information

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