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From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is committed to being a global life sciences leader.
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Amgen Will Expand in Wake County and Create 370 Jobs
Amgen Inc., the pioneering biotechnology company, will expand its biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, creating 370 additional jobs. The company intends to invest $1 billion in Wake County.
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Johnson & Johnson Announces $2 Billion Investment in Wilson County
Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a world-leading healthcare company, announced it will create 420 jobs in Wilson County. The company says it will invest more than $2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus for innovative biologics in the City of Wilson.
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Reckitt Will Establish Manufacturing Presence in North Carolina with $145 Million Investment
Reckitt, a global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, will invest $145.59 million in a new manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina, creating 289 new jobs in Wilson County. This new facility will serve as a U.S. regional manufacturing center for Reckitt.
Learn MoreNorth Carolina's biotechnology industry runs deep and wide, with specialties ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing and health informatics to crop genetic engineering.
75K+
Life Sciences workforce
Lower cost
of business than hubs in MA or CA
30%
industry growth since 2018
#5
Top State for Life Sciences
Unparalleled Life Sciences Network
Our 840 life sciences companies drive transformative change, particularly in pharma/biopharma manufacturing, gene and cell therapy, contract research, and agricultural technology. A network of 2,500 suppliers and support companies certainly helps.
Listen to industry leader Anthony Atala, MD explain why North Carolina has been the state with the largest growth in the biotechnology sector for the last two decades.
The Largest Research Park in North America
The Research Triangle Region hosts 600+ leading life sciences companies like Biogen, Merck, and Pfizer. It’s also home to the Research Triangle Park (RTP) and ranks as a Top 10 state in funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Training Top Talent for a Healthier Tomorrow
Our 58 community colleges and 52 universities award over 5,700 biomedical related degrees annually. Additionally, 5 medical schools, 4 pharmacy schools, and 3 comprehensive cancer centers support research initiatives and scientific infrastructure.
Accelerating AgTech Innovation
North Carolina’s storied agriculture industry is evolving into a dynamic cluster of agtech startups. Leading research entities like NC State University’s Plant Science Initiative and Food Innovation Lab have helped 190+ companies thrive here.
Life Science Companies in North Carolina
Life Sciences by the Numbers
Home to North America’s largest research park, RTP, North Carolina is at the forefront of life science innovation and advancement.
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Life Sciences Specializations
North Carolina specializes in the fields of research and development contract services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and agtech.
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Life Sciences Labor Availability
Our 75K life sciences professionals offer skills in clinical research, equipment operation, chemical and biotechnology, engineering, and more.
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Life Sciences Industry Growth
Adding 13K new workers since 2018, North Carolina boasts the nation’s 3rd-largest growth rate in the life sciences sector.
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North Carolina specializes in the fields of research and development contract services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and agtech.
Source: Lightcast 2024
Our 75K life sciences professionals offer skills in clinical research, equipment operation, chemical and biotechnology, engineering, and more.
Source: Lightcast, 2024
Adding 13K new workers since 2018, North Carolina boasts the nation’s 3rd-largest growth rate in the life sciences sector.
Source: Lightcast, 2024
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Genentech Will Build First State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant on the East Coast in North Carolina
Genentech, one of the world’s premiere biotechnology companies headquartered in South San Francisco, California, announced it...
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Japanese Medical Device Manufacturer Nipro Will Establish Presence in North Carolina with $397.8 Million Investment in Pitt County
Nipro Medical Corporation, a world leader in the healthcare and medical device industry, announced it will...
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Novo Nordisk to Expand Johnston County Operations with $4.1B Investment, Creating 1,000 New Jobs
Novo Nordisk, a leading global pharmaceutical company, announced it will invest $4.1 billion to build a...
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