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Roche to Restructure Small Molecule Mfg. Network

Will exit four sites, affecting 1,200 positions

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

Roche plans to close four manufacturing sites in Clarecastle, Ireland; Leganes, Spain; Segrate, Italy; and Florence, U.S. to address current underutilization as a result of its evolving portfolio. The company is looking into divestment opportunities for these facilities.   To support the manufacture of a new generation of specialized small molecule medicines—produced in lower volumes than traditional medicines—Roche is investing 300 million Swiss francs in a dedicated facility in Kaiseraugst, ...

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