Merz North America, the U.S. affiliate of the global Merz Pharma Group, has opened its new headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. Merz’s move to Raleigh brings more than 200 jobs to the area, including the creation of more than 50 new positions.

Merz North America is a privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company focused on aesthetics, dermatology and neurosciences. Currently, Merz employs more than 900 employees across all divisions in North America, with nearly one-third of their U.S. employees based in North Carolina. Merz’s new headquarters in Raleigh has nearly 60,000 square feet of dedicated office space and includes room for future growth.

Bill Humphries, president and CEO of Merz North America, said, “Now, as a result of our move to Raleigh, we are able house all of our core business functions in one place, giving us the opportunity to become an even more significant player in our industry.”

Merz first established its U.S. presence in 1995. Previously, Merz North America was based in Greensboro, N.C.