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NEW JERSEY LIFE SCIENCES + TECH ADVISORS

New Jersey, often referred to as “The Nation’s Medicine Chest”, is home to more than 3,200 life science and biopharma establishments, including 14 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Located in the densely populated and transit-connect Northeast Corridor, New Jersey’s robust pharma legacy thrives due to industry leaders such as Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, and Pfizer attracting a highly educated workforce. The state boasts the second-highest concentration of scientists and engineers in the U.S., and ranks third in employment of biochemists and biophysicists. Additionally, New Jersey offers ample second-generation lab space, providing an ideal environment for emerging bio-tech companies to flourish.

Cushman & Wakefield’s New Jersey Life Sciences & Tech Advisory team consists of local experts in the life sciences market. Our extensive global experience allow us to approach transactions with creativity and agility, ensuring a seamless process that saves time and reduces expenses. We specialize in aligning real estate strategies to business objectives, leveraging a profound understanding of labor markets, tax incentives, market dynamics, and the complexities of constructing specialized facilities.

The New Jersey Life Sciences & Tech Advisory team is a member of Cushman & Wakefield's National Life Sciences Practice Group. This globally diverse network delivers integrated solutions to investors, developers, and occupiers of life sciences real estate. Strategically positioned in major life sciences hub markets across the country, our experienced teams offer comprehensive coverage where innovation thrives. We build global connections, foster a culture of collaboration, and leverage cutting-edge data and research to meet our clients’ ever-evolving needs, wherever they want to be. With expertise in all areas of life sciences real estate, from site selection and lease negotiation to property and project management, we proudly partner with our clients in their mission to make the world a better place.

 

 

Meet the Advisory Team

Todd Elfand New Jersey
Todd Elfand

Executive Managing Director
Iselin, United States


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Charles Parmelli New Jersey Leasing
Charles Parmelli

Executive Managing Director
Morristown, United States


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Shawn Straka Morristown
Shawn Straka

Executive Director
Morristown, United States


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Meet the PDS Team

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Jason D'Orlando

Executive Managing Director, Project & Development Services
Raleigh, United States


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kevin Camponeschi
Kevin Camponeschi

MD, Project & Development Services
Baltimore, United States


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Meet the V & A Team

Rob Maloney
Robert Maloney

Executive Director
Boston, United States


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Meet the Capital Markets Team

David Bernhaut New Jersey Executive Vice Chairman
David Bernhaut

Executive Vice Chairman
East Rutherford, United States


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Meet Our Other Team Members

rachel park
Rachel Park

Consulting Director, Total Workplace
New York, United States


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Jane Orlin Stamford Business Incentives
Jane Orlin

Executive Managing Director
Tampa, United States


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Recent Tenant Advisory Transactions

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2 Clarke Drive

Property Address: 2 Clarke Drive, Cranbury, NJ
Size: 72,000 SF
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270 Prospect Plains Road

Property Address: 270 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, NJ
Size: 223,936 SF
Client: CMIC
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311 Pennington Rocky Hill Road

Property Address: 311 Pennington Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell Township, NJ
Size: 223,000 SF
Client: PTC Therapeutics

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