SC: NCGS, Inc. to Invest $10M to Expand in Charleston County, Add 80 Jobs

NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is constructing a new corporate headquarters, which will bring $10 million of new capital investment and create 80 new jobs.

Founded in 1984, NCGS is a privately-held, international, full-service CRO which specializes in conducting and managing clinical trials. Focusing on complex areas of clinical development, such as oncology, infectious diseases and critical care, NCGS has worked on the approval or expanded approval of 34 drug, biologic and diagnostic products.

Currently located at 288 Meeting Street in Charleston, S.C., the company will be moving into a new corporate headquarters after completing renovations in the spring of 2017. The new headquarters will be located at 16 Charlotte Street in Charleston, S.C. Hiring for the new positions will begin immediately, and interested applicants should visit the company's careers page online.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

QUOTES

"NCGS' core mission is to help develop new drugs that improve our lives. This is an exciting time of unprecedented discovery in our industry, and NCGS is proud that our success will translate into growth for our beloved Lowcountry community. Our continued expansion and success, not only impacts new jobs, but furthers our philanthropic impact on the community." -NCGS CEO Nancy C.G. Snowden

"The fact that the partnership between NCGS and our great state continues to result in growth and success for both parties is something to be proud of. We have one of the friendliest environments for business in the world, and we can't wait to see what the future has in store for NCGS." -Gov. Henry McMaster

"Today's announcement reinforces an increasing trend - that South Carolina is

'Just right' for corporate headquarters. We're excited to celebrate, not only this tremendous new investment from NCGS, but also the 80 new jobs to Charleston County." -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

"NCGS' expansion is continued proof that Charleston County provides a positive business climate and unparalleled resources to foster growth. The county council thanks NCGS for their endless commitment to our community." -Charleston County Council Chairman Victor Rawl

"Congratulations to NCGS on the expansion of their downtown operations. Charleston is a great place to live, work and raise a family, and I look forward to welcoming NCGS to their new corporate headquarters this spring." -Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg

"We were excited to learn of the NCGS expansion, and to have the opportunity to help facilitate the move to their new corporate headquarters. Their growth supports a promising future for Charleston County in the life sciences sector." -Charleston County Economic Development Director Steve Dykes

Five Fast Facts

• NCGS, Inc. is expanding its Charleston County operations.
• $10 million investment to create 80 new jobs.
• NCGS is a clinical research organization that specializes in conducting and managing clinical trials.
• Located at 288 Meeting Street in Charleston, S.C., the company will be moving into its new corporate headquarters in the spring of 2017.

Hiring for the new positions will begin immediately, and interested applicants should visit the company's careers page online. 

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