--- title: "Biotech and life sciences office space in Jakarta" description: "Where biotech and life sciences occupiers cluster in Jakarta, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/jakarta/industries/biotech-life-sciences pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($8000000–12000000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Thamrin. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8000000–12000000/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Jakarta: 72/100. # Biotech and life sciences office space in Jakarta **Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Jakarta typically cluster in Thamrin, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($8000000–12000000/sqft), and pay around 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Thamrin. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($8000000–12000000/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 6 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Jakarta: 72/100. ## Where they cluster Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Jakarta typically anchor in Thamrin. Banking, government, professional services, retail HQs. ## What they pay Class A rent in Jakarta runs 380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) on a 3-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical biotech and life sciences fit-out targets high-end specification at $8000000–12000000/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 320 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount biotech office in Jakarta typically targets 32,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Cluster effects are decisive: PhD-grade talent concentrates near academic-medical anchors and translational research institutes. Deep banking, consumer goods, and resources talent. Strong feed from University of Indonesia, ITB, Gadjah Mada, and major private universities. Bahasa Indonesia and English bilingual professional base. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 22%. Net leases. 3-year terms with [renewal](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) options standard (HGU/HGB land tenure considerations apply). Free rent of 4-9 months on a 3-year deal. ## Key facts | city | Jakarta| | industry | Biotech and life sciences| | naics | 541714, 541715, 325412| | preferredSubmarket | Thamrin| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $8000000–12000000/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 320| | classARentLocal | 380000 IDR/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $27/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 31.4%| | typicalLeaseYears | 3| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 6| | talentIndex | 72| | corporateTaxPct | 22%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do biotech and life sciences occupiers lease office space in Jakarta?**** : Most cluster in Thamrin. Rent runs ~380000 IDR/sqft ($27 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do biotech and life sciences occupiers run in Jakarta?**** : Typically high-end at $8000000–12000000/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a biotech and life sciences occupier plan in Jakarta?**** : Plan ~320 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 32,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the biotech and life sciences vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541714, 541715, 325412. ****What is the talent index in Jakarta?**** : 72/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Biotech and life sciences — global overview**](/industries/biotech-life-sciences) - [**Jakarta — full city profile**](/cities/jakarta) - [**Financial services in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Jakarta**](/cities/jakarta/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/jakarta/industries/biotech-life-sciences), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.