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Astellas Gene Therapies to Lay Off Employees at Seattle Stem Cell Unit

PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA, USA.

Department affected: stem cell unit.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. has announced plans to close its stem cell unit located in Seattle, which will result in layoffs. While the exact number of employees affected has not been disclosed, the closure indicates significant workforce reductions are forthcoming. The decision reflects ongoing strategic adjustments within the company. Further details regarding the timeline for these layoffs have not been provided, leaving uncertainty about the immediate future for employees at this site.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 107 employees.

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Astellas Gene Therapies, Inc.ASTL
Health Care
4
EVENTS TRACKED
107
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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