France-based pharmaceutical company NicOx is relocating its USheadquarters within Warren, doubling its office space in theprocess. Naproxcinod, the firm's prescription drug for relief ofthe signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, is under review by theFDA for commercial marketing and the pharma firm expects to growfollowing the drug's FDA approval, anticipated in mid-2010.

FirstService Williams' director Andrew Tarvin led thenegotiations on behalf of the tenant, while Robert Ryan, GeoffreySchubert and Craig Eisenhardt of CB Richard Ellis represented thelandlord.

"NicOx was looking for well-located, top-tier office space witha turnkey installation," he tells GlobeSt.com, explaining that thefirm will take possession in April, once the build-out is complete."NicOx was also impressed with Normandy, an excellentowner/operator, who worked with them to accommodate theirneeds."