MOVING LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATIONS

FROM DISCOVERY TO DEVELOPMENT TO DELIVERY

OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE: Arizona is a top-ten life science state.

OUR MISSION: AZBio supports the needs of Arizona’s growing life science ecosystem.

OUR MEMBERS: AZBio Members make an impact. They discover, develop and deliver health innovations including medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, and a wide range of health technologies. Our members also include economic development partners, educators, investors, leading business and philanthropic organizations, and patient advocacy organizations. AZBio Members employ over 365,000 Arizonans who are working together to make life better for people in Arizona and around the world.

Our industry sector generated over $43.64 billion in Economic Impact in 2023.

That's up over 88% from 2016 and growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 9.5%.

Arizona’s bioscience industry (not including our hospitals) employed 40,399 in 2023 across 3,652 state business establishments, representing a rapid 24.6 percent increase in employment since 2019 and placing the state among the leaders in employment growth. The average wage in the bioscience industry was $102,161—53 percent higher than the state’s private sector average. View More of Arizona's Bioscience Industry Data

A key component in Arizona’s life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizona’s bioscience industry.

AZBio Member Organizations in the fields of business, research and education, health care delivery, economic development, government, and other professions involved in the biosciences are the key drivers of the growth of Arizona's life science sector. As the unified voice of our industry in Arizona, AZBio strives to make Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed.

AZBio works nationally and globally with the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and leading patient advocacy organizations.

Through these relationships, AZBio has access to information, contacts, resources, cost saving programs, and the global bioscience and medtech community.

Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center Established at Phoenix Bioscience Core

PHOENIX, Ariz. – To advance health care and biomedical opportunities between Arizona and Taiwan, the City of Phoenix, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State University (ASU), and Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association signed a Declaration of Collaboration focused on establishing and promoting the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center on the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) […]

Canadian-based medtech company NeuroCatch, Inc. lands at 850 PBC

Canadian based medtech company NeuroCatch, Inc. announces U.S. headquarters at Phoenix Bioscience Center NeuroCatch, Inc. is advancing the expansion of its breakthrough brain health technology following its participation in the 2025 ASU–Mayo MedTech Accelerator program.

Medtronic secures FDA approval for the Altaviva™ device, a simple experience for treating urge urinary incontinence

The Implantable Tibial Neuromodulation (ITNM) device will expand treatment options for the 16 million people living with urinary urges and involuntary leaks

New Online Resource Spotlights Life Science Investments in Arizona and Across the U.S.

We Work For Health is tracking every new U.S. biopharma facility announcement and news report, revealing more than $425 billion being invested to drive new R&D, expand manufacturing and create jobs nationwide. The continually updated database is accessible below through a state map of announcements that mention specific cities or states and also a tracker […]