The Office of the Governor of the State of California
09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 12:31
Global biotech leaders Amgen and Gilead announcing expansions in California, the #1 state for life sciences
What you need to know: Amgen and Gilead announced major investments in research and development facilities, underscoring the state's leadership in life sciences, bringing well over a billion dollars into the state's economy and creating thousands of new jobs.
SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted major expansions from Amgen and Gilead Sciences that will bring nearly $1.5 billion in investment, thousands of new jobs and continued momentum to California's biotech sector. These projects strengthen California's position as a global leader in life sciences, research and innovation.
"California has long been a global leader in life sciences innovation, powered by a skilled workforce that continues to deliver groundbreaking discoveries. These new investments will create good-paying jobs while fueling the next generation of research and shaping the future of medicine."
Governor Gavin Newsom
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