Throughout 2025, FCOED is recognizing and celebrating Frederick County’s Manufacturers. Powered by a skilled workforce, Frederick County, Maryland’s manufacturing sector drives innovation across a wide array of industries. From complex life science manufacturing and advanced technology production, to food and beverage production, our manufacturing sector is a key economic driver. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we get to know our Top 50 Manufacturers.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
633 Research Court
Frederick MD 21703
Number of Employees in Frederick County: 725
AstraZeneca’s Frederick location is the company’s largest drug substance biologics manufacturing center. They produce over 100 batches a year of eight commercially approved biologic products, distributed around the world. Recognized as one of AstraZeneca’s five global Digital Lighthouses, the Fredrick manufacturing facility invests in their processes with digital innovation solutions.