Davis and Boston Development Group secure two life science tenant in Watertown Square

The Davis Companies and Boston Development Group have entered into lease agreements with drug discovery firms LifeMine Therapeutics and VidaVinci at 66 Galen Street in Watertown, MA, a purpose-built Class A life science building owned in a joint venture between Davis and BDG. The new tenants will occupy more than half of the leasable space in 66 Galen.

LifeMine, a biopharmaceutical company pioneering Top-Down Drug Discovery™, a bold innovative approach that leverages evolutionary insights to unearth next-generation precision medicines, will fully occupy the 56,456 RSF fourth floor. VidaVinci, a dynamic, blue-chip VC-backed enterprise, will occupy the third floor, comprised of 61,189 square feet. Both companies operate under the leadership of transformational biotech pioneer and serial life science entrepreneur Greg Verdine.

The 225K square-foot, LEED Gold certified, Class A purpose-built life science building is designed with market leading infrastructure and quality, featuring a hotel style lobby and cafe, rooftop gathering space with kitchen facilities and commanding views, multiple private outdoor terraces for tenant use, integral garage parking and floor to ceiling window walls, providing generous views and natural light throughout the building. Located in Watertown Square, the building is ideally situated within Watertown’s growing innovation and life sciences hub, with convenient access to a wide array of public transportation options, as well as the Mass Pike, ensuring that tenant companies have access to the region’s expanding talent pool, enabling them to scale and grow on campus.

“66 Galen provides state-of-the-art lab space, superior amenities, and proximity to other major life science clusters in the region, giving tenants an unmatched opportunity to scale their businesses,” said Jon Needham, Senior Vice President at Davis. “The decision to move both LifeMine and VidaVinci’s operations to the same building is a powerful affirmation of 66 Galen’s infrastructure and architectural excellence. We’re confident that they are exactly the type of tenants that will thrive on this growing campus.”

Located on the Charles River within Watertown Square, this location offers tenants panoramic views of Boston, easily visible from the building’s shared rooftop patio and adjoining entertainment space. Tenants also have access to Watertown’s bustling retail and restaurant hub as well as numerous local amenities such as bike paths along the Charles River.

40 percent of the 66 Galen site is dedicated to open green space. The building features abundant indoor greenery and curated landscaping in an open-concept design that promotes optimal air circulation throughout common spaces. Designed with smart building systems, the campus is powered by 25,000 square feet of rooftop solar panels, with energy efficient lighting, air purification, and smart thermal control technology.