May 01, 2024
5 min
Florida was again named the No. 1 state for higher education by U.S. News & World Report. Since the inception of the rankings in 2017, Florida has been at the top.
Florida is where life science innovation thrives
1st for university research parks in the U.S.
2nd largest medical device manufacturing industry
4th in clinical trials initiated among states
1st for high-tech employment in the Southeast U.S.
2nd largest pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
5th largest biotech R&D industry
Florida's workforce supports a growing life sciences industry
Nearly 35,000 professionals work in the state's biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, and an annual increase in STEM graduates means the industry has a healthy outlook.
A Healthy State for Life Sciences
Florida is the nation's No. 2 medical device and pharma manufacturing state. Across the state, from Miami to Tampa, Jacksonville to Pensacola, bioscience and pharmaceutical companies play pivotal roles in driving Florida’s healthcare and life sciences industry. Specializing in developing world-class vaccines, therapies, and clinical services, the pharmaceutical industry in Florida is transforming the way healthcare providers deliver long-term care.
Life sciences and biotech companies in Florida advance therapeutics in various fields, from mental health and wellness to infectious diseases, significantly enhancing patient care.
Find a home for your company in Florida
Florida’s bioscience industry is large and growing, with employment increasing by 11 percent since 2018, matching the national growth rate and reaching nearly 107,000 jobs in 2021.
Bio is big business here
Florida’s biopharmaceutical sector supports nearly 250,000 jobs and more than $65 billion in total value of goods and services are supported by the sector.
Healthy Spending in Florida
$1.4 billion spent in life science R&D by Florida universities and $1+ billion in bioscience-related venture capital investments in 2021.
Additional Resources
BioFlorida
Representing the state's establishments and research organizations in biopharma, medtech, digital health and health systems.
WonderFL
The WonderFL campaign is a first-of-its-kind campaign to promote the state of Florida as an ideal location to live, work and play. It features statewide and regional websites promoting the unique work/life balance, employment opportunities and quality of life found in Florida. What will your life be in FL?
CareerSource Florida
Florida's statewide workforce policy and investment board, helping connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
SelectFlorida
SelectFlorida is the state of Florida’s official international commerce organization, serving as a catalyst for economic development, economic diversification into targeted industries, and high-wage job creation for Floridians.
News Room
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Sep 02, 2021
1 min
Florida isn’t often thought of as a manufacturing hub, much less a high-tech medical manufacturing Mecca. A new report counters that belief, showing Florida is a major player nationally in making health care devices and related work.
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