When completed in late 2007, the new R&D center will conduct contract projects in early stage drug discovery research, including custom chemical synthesis and medicinal chemistry. It also will house a scale-up laboratory, which will be used to develop efficient methods for producing larger quantities of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.
When fully staffed, the new facility will add over 100 employees to the company's existing Hyderabad operations, which currently have 19 employees in the nearby ICICI Knowledge Park. The current facility can accommodate up to 40 employees and is expected to reach full capacity in the coming months.
