WHIPPANY, NJ-Bayer Healthcare officials, joined by state and local dignitaries, including Gov. Chris Christie, opened the firm's new US headquarters on its 94-acre campus here on Wednesday.
The new headquarters consolidates Bayer HealthCare's operations that previously operated from Morristown, Montville and Wayne, NJ and Tarrytown, NY in Westchester County into one location.
The headquarters operations are housed in two buildings connected by a five-story glass atrium. The 700,000 square-foot-office space is now home to the approximately 2,400 employees now based at the location.
"Bayer HealthCare is honored to now be a part of a community where we can continue to grow and thrive. We have a longstanding history of favorable results in research and development that has led to innovative products that make people's lives better," said Phil Blake, president, Bayer Corp. "The opening of our new headquarters culminates the incredible year that Bayer has experienced, with the introduction of five new drugs ranging from oncology to women's healthcare to cardiovascular."
"New Jersey has a long and rich heritage as the hub of the pharmaceutical industry in the United States," said New Jersey Gov. Christie. "Since taking office, my administration has put in place business-friendly policies so that companies like Bayer can continue to grow in New Jersey. This new facility will provide a state-of-the-art workplace for more than 2,000 employees while promoting responsible environmentally friendly policies and practices. I congratulate and thank Bayer for their commitment to our state and residents."
The relocation now makes Bayer the largest employer in Hanover Township, according to Mayor Ronald F. Francioli.
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