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
To be provided when available post construction.