## [Cell Therapy Production in Morris Plains, NJ](/us-en/cell-therapy-production-morris-plains-new-jersey "Cell Therapy Production in Morris Plains, NJ") ![Novartis Cell Therapy Production Morris Plains New Jersey ](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cta_image/public/2025-09/Morris%20Plains%2C%20New%20Jersey_0.jpg.webp?itok=O3ZvQhBB " Novartis Cell Therapy Production Morris Plains New Jersey") Our facility in Morris Plains, New Jersey has been producing groundbreaking cell therapies for patients since 2015. The site specializes in advanced manufacturing and supply chain processes that ensure the timely delivery and efficacy of these innovative treatments at scale. ## Key Facts About the Site 2015 site opened 1st manufacturing site approved by FDA #### for immunocellular therapy production in the US 150K+ square-foot site ![scientists fist bumping ](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cta_image/public/2026-03/BJORN_NOVARTIS_RLT%20-%20Main%20Sequence%20RePurpose%202%20271025%20AM%20V1.00_00_58_12.Still029.jpg.webp?itok=1X4xkaL8 "Investing in America Hero") ## Explore Career Opportunities in Morris Plains From science roles to manufacturing to business, find the right role at Novartis in the US and join us as we work to reimagine medicine. [Learn More](https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search?search_api_fulltext=Morris%20Plains&country%5B0%5D=LOC_US&field_job_posted_date=All&op=Submit&page=0 "Learn More") ## Featured Stories [ ![Portrait of Thierry Diagana, California Site Head for Novartis Biomedical Research, wearing black sweater and white collared shirt](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-08/Q%26A_banner_v3_1.png.webp?itok=GMCshGUd "thierry-diagana-novartis-california-site-head-portrait") ### Designing for the Future: The Next Era of Biomedical Research in San Diego Thierry Diagana, California Sites Head at Novartis, shares the vision for a new research hub that will power future drug discovery. ](/us-en/stories/novartis-biomedical-research-hub-san-diego-thierry-diagana) [ ![2 2001 Aerial photo-d](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-08/2%202001%20Aerial%20photo-d.jpg.webp?itok=mfpCqzPc "Aerial view of Novartis Campus Point construction site in San Diego showing multiple research buildings under development with Pacific Ocean visible in background") ### Novartis in San Diego: A Quarter Century of R&D Innovation A look back at a legacy of biomedical research breakthroughs that trace their roots to our San Diego site. ](/us-en/stories/novartis-san-diego-research-development-innovation) [ ![neuron imagen](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-02/neuron-image-from-novartis-sciart-collection.png%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=aJ6vlsYB "neuron image from novartis sciart collection") ### What's next in Neuroscience drug discovery A Q&A with Bryan Laffitte, who leads a Novartis team that’s using the tools of genetic medicine to innovate new therapies for neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions. ](/us-en/stories/whats-next-neuroscience-drug-discovery-conversation-genetic-medicine-head-bryan-laffitte) ## Latest News [Feb 25, 2026 - Media Release ### Novartis to build new radioligand therapy site in Denton, Texas, delivering more next‑generation treatments to patients ](/us-en/news/media-releases/novartis-build-new-radioligand-therapy-site-denton-texas-delivering-more-next-generation-treatments-patients) [Feb 06, 2026 - Media Release ### Novartis breaks ground on new global Biomedical Research center in San Diego to accelerate drug discovery ](/us-en/news/media-releases/novartis-breaks-ground-new-global-biomedical-research-center-san-diego-accelerate-drug-discovery) [Apr 10, 2025 - Media Release ### Novartis plans to expand its US-based manufacturing and R&D footprint with a total investment of $23B over the next 5 years ](/us-en/news/media-releases/novartis-plans-expand-its-us-based-manufacturing-and-rd-footprint-total-investment-23b-over-next-5-years) [View More](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/news/news-archive "View More") ## See Our Other US Sites Previous Next [ ![Biomedical Research organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-09/Biomedical-Research-organization-in-Cambridge-Massachusetts.png.webp?itok=5KRHlit5 "Biomedical-Research-organization-in-Cambridge-Massachusetts") ### Cambridge, MA This Biomedical Research organization, established in 2003, is dedicated to scientific innovation and drug discovery. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/biomedical-research-organization-cambridge-ma) [ ![Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Carlsbad California](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-09/Carlsbad%2C%20California.JPG.webp?itok=GzVy9Yv3 "Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Carlsbad California") ### Carlsbad, CA Our third US radioligand therapy manufacturing site opened in 2025 and serves patients across the western US, Alaska and Hawaii. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/radioligand-therapy-production-carlsbad-ca) [ ![Scientist working in a laboratory with test tubes and scientific equipment](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-04/Scientist%20working%20in%20a%20laboratory%20with%20test%20tubes%20and%20scientific%20equipment.jpeg.webp?itok=OKKyXm55 "Scientist working in a laboratory with test tubes and scientific equipment") ### Denton, TX Expected to become fully operational in 2028, our fifth US radioligand manufacturing site will serve patients in the southern US. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/radioligand-therapy-production-denton-tx) [ ![Novartis Gene Therapy Production, Durham, NC](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-12/Novartis%20Gene%20Therapy%20Production%20Durham%2C%20NC.png.webp?itok=-WQCWXPk "Novartis Gene Therapy Production, Durham, NC") ### Durham, NC (14TW) Expected to be operational in 2028, the site will house two new facilities for manufacturing biologics and sterile packaging. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/14tw-biologics-production-durham-nc) [ ![Novartis Gene Therapy Production Durham North Carolina](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-09/Durham%2C%20North%20Carolina.jpg.webp?itok=rm8Uw4Yr "Novartis Gene Therapy Production Durham North Carolina") ### Durham, NC (TriCenter) The site produces innovative gene therapies and is expanding to support sterile filling of biologics into syringes and vials. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/tricenter-gene-therapy-production-durham-nc) [ ![Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Indianapolis Indiana](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-09/Indianapolis%2C%20Indiana_0.jpg.webp?itok=LXoGnbGT "Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Indianapolis Indiana") ### Indianapolis, IN Our second US radioligand therapy manufacturing site opened in 2024. Expansion of the site is ongoing. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/radioligand-therapy-production-indianapolis) [ ![Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Millburn New Jersey](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-09/Millburn%2C%20New%20Jersey.JPG.webp?itok=hXJ9CeAC "Novartis Radioligand Therapy Production Millburn New Jersey") ### Millburn, NJ Our first US radioligand therapy manufacturing site opened in 2023. Its on-site production capabilities continue to expand. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/radioligand-therapy-production-millburn) [ ![Morrisville, North Carolina](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-04/Morrisville%2C%20NC_0.jpg.webp?itok=rCf5foqp "Morrisville, North Carolina") ### Morrisville, NC Two new facilities for production and packaging of small molecule medicines, and active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/small-molecule-production-morrisville-nc) [ ![Novartis Biomedical Research Center in San Diego, California](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-02/Novartis-Biomedical-Research-Center-San-Diego-California.jpg.webp?itok=sGR7oWTC "Novartis Biomedical Research Center in San Diego, California") ### San Diego, CA In 2026, we broke ground on a new global Biomedical Research center designed to accelerate drug discovery. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/biomedical-research-center-san-diego-ca?check_logged_in=1) [ ![radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Winter Park, Florida](/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-01/Radioligand%20therapy%20manufacturing%20facility%20in%20Winter%20Park%2C%20Florida.jpg.webp?itok=PNmbu9zy "radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Winter Park, Florida") ### Winter Park, FL Expected to open in 2029, our fourth US radioligand manufacturing site will optimize delivery for patients across the southeastern US. ](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/rlt-therapy-production-winter-park) ### Learn More About Our Investment in the US [Return to Investing in America’s Health](https://www.novartis.com/us-en/about/investing-americas-health "Return to Investing in America’s Health")