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Astellas Closes Universal Cells’ Seattle Office, Impacting 50 Employees

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 14, 2026

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. has announced the closure of its Universal Cells office located in Seattle, resulting in the layoff of 50 employees. This decision reflects the company's strategic shift and realignment of its operations. The closure signifies a significant change for the Seattle office, which has been part of Astellas's efforts to streamline its workforce and focus on core business areas. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but specific reasons for this closure were not detailed in the announcement.

Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. cut 50 jobs in WA as of April 14, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. since June 2024, including 48 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 3 additional events known from news reporting.

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Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc.ASTL
Health Care
7
EVENTS TRACKED
48
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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