JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Toro Development Company announced April 3 that Boehringer Ingelheim, a state leader in animal health innovation, has leased 73,000 square feet of office space at Medley.
The 43-acre site under construction in Johns Creek is being developed on the site of a formerly defunct office campus. Toro razed the site’s other existing, functionally obsolete building to make way for Medley’s mixed-use style. The two buildings were formerly home to State Farm, before it relocated its campus to Park Center, a mixed-use regional hub in Dunwoody’s Central Perimeter.
Boehringer Ingelheim says it will move into its new headquarters with nearly 500 employees next summer, ahead of Medley’s grand opening, set for October 29, 2026.
Stream Realty’s Bryan Heller and Parker Welton, who represented Toro in the deal, say it marks the largest new Class-A office lease north of the Perimeter in nearly five years. It’s another sizable relocation reflecting the “flight to quality” trend in office real estate.
“Medley fills a long-standing gap in Johns Creek’s office offering — a city that, while a demographic powerhouse and the envy of municipalities nationwide, has long lacked a vibrant, all-day destination that truly brings it all together,” Heller said.
TDC Chief Vision Officer Mark Toro said an active and energized mixed-use destination is the ultimate “people magnet” for employers.
“Medley’s fully amenitized and pedestrian-driven environment gives Boehringer Ingelheim a distinct competitive advantage as it seeks to recruit, retain and return the best and brightest in a setting that fosters innovation and collaboration,” Toro said.
Boehringer Ingelheim is set to occupy two full floors of Medley’s lifestyle office building overlooking the shops and dining along Medley Boulevard. Including the street-level retail, the reimagined office building is currently being renovated and set to encompass 150,000 square feet.
Peter Ploeger, country managing director for the U.S. Animal Health business at Boehringer Ingelheim, said Medley will bring a new energy to the company’s headquarters.
“This is not just a new building; it’s a move that symbolizes our forward-thinking mentality and our commitment to animal health,” Ploeger said. “Our goal is to develop a workplace that reflects our unwavering commitment to advance the health and well-being of animals and generates energy and pride within our employees.”
Boehringer has a large footprint in the state from manufacturing operations in Gainesville and Athens to the recent expansion of its global research and development building in Athens.
“Boehringer Ingelheim’s decision to invest in Fulton County reinforces our reputation as a premier destination for business and innovation,” Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts said. “This major investment not only fuels job creation but also enhances our position as a leader in the life sciences industry.”
Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry said this city is excited for Boehringer Ingelheim to join its growing business community.
“Their selection of Johns Creek, the first municipality in the state of Georgia to be designated as a gold level BioReady Community, furthers our reputation as a leader in health, wellness and innovation,” Bradberry said. “This significant relocation is just the latest sign that Johns Creek is the place to be.”
In addition to office space, Medley is set to encompass 150,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, a 175-key boutique hotel, 750 multifamily residences, 133 for-sale townhomes and an activated 25,000-square-foot Plaza.
Toro Development Company says it will infuse its signature approach to resort-style hospitality, entertainment and community building at Medley, which includes hosting approximately 200 events per year, ranging from outdoor wellness classes and live music to art festivals and watch parties.
— Hayden Sumlin
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