Legend Biotech and J&J Invest €165M in Ghent CAR-T Facility Expansion, Boosting EU Biotech Hub

November 27, 2025
Legend Biotech and J&J Invest €165M in Ghent CAR-T Facility Expansion, Boosting EU Biotech Hub
  • Ghent’s manufacturing network, including the nearby Obelisc site, supports an end-to-end cell therapy platform and collaborative ecosystem with FIT, VOKA, VIB, and Ghent University to advance science and industry.

  • Company leadership emphasizes the Belgium–Flanders partnership as a key driver of global manufacturing and patient-access strategy for CAR-T therapies, including cilta-cel (CARVYKTI) and broader pipeline development.

  • Ghent operations have scaled from two employees in 2022 to more than 1,000 across 66 nationalities, with ongoing hiring planned in the coming years.

  • Legend Biotech was named Foreign Investor of the Year at the 2025 Flanders International Business Awards, recognizing its long-term commitment, economic contributions, and job creation in Flanders.

  • The recognition solidifies Legend Biotech’s role in shaping Flanders as a global biotech hub and a cornerstone of Europe’s manufacturing ecosystem.

  • Legend Biotech, in a major move with Johnson & Johnson, has secured a €165 million joint investment to expand its Ghent Tech Lane facility, reinforcing Ghent as one of Europe’s largest CAR-T manufacturing centers and positioning the region as the European hub for clinical and commercial supply across the EMEA market.

  • The press release carries standard forward-looking statements with cautions about risks, and it provides investor contact information for follow-up inquiries.

  • Legend Biotech is a leading cell therapy company with a growing EU footprint for cilta-cel (CAR-T) in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, while pursuing broader innovation across its cell therapy modalities and pipeline.

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