Pharmaceutical investments lead 2021 life sciences growth in Indiana

2022-02-02T08:48:08-05:00February 2, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2022)  ̶  In 2021, Indiana’s life sciences industry experienced strong growth in the attraction and expansion of companies across the state. Twenty-three companies committed to invest over $500 million and hire 2,100 employees. Of those 23 companies, nine committed to invest over $10 million each and two others will invest over $100 million in new Indiana facilities. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies collectively contributed 75% of the new life sciences job commitments and 94% of the projected capital expenditures. “Indiana continues to experience extraordinary growth in life sciences, thanks in part to the state’s strategic partnership with BioCrossroads,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers. “There is still enormous potential to exponentially augment 2021’s industry investment of $500 million because of Indiana’s innovative initiatives, nationally-ranked universities, and low cost of living.” Two companies, new to Indiana, account [...]