Key facts
- Pennsylvania secured over $4 billion in investment commitments.
- Merck will invest $2.9 billion in its Montgomery County operations.
- GSK will invest over $800 million in its Upper Merion site.
- State investment of $371.5 million will unlock additional private and federal funds for port expansion.
- Investments are projected to create more than 6,300 jobs.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Thursday that the state has secured over $4 billion in life sciences and private-sector investment commitments within the past week. These commitments are expected to generate more than 6,300 jobs for Pennsylvanians.
Key investments include Merck's $2.9 billion expansion of its Montgomery County operations by the end of 2030, which will involve a $550 million investment in a new robotics and AI-enabled drug research and development facility. Additionally, GSK plans to invest over $800 million to expand its Upper Merion site, creating a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research hub and over 300 jobs in the next five years.
The state is also contributing $371.5 million to expand port facilities, aiming to spur at least an additional $200 million in private-sector investment and $266 million in federal support. Separately, Gerard Daniel Worldwide announced a $2.1 million investment to expand its manufacturing operations in York County, creating 35 new jobs and retaining 107 existing positions.