MOVING LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATIONSĀ
FROM DISCOVERY TO DEVELOPMENT TOĀ DELIVERY
OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE:Ā Arizona is a top-ten life science state.
OUR MISSION:Ā AZBio supports the needs of Arizonaās 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.Ā 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%.
Arizonaās 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 $102,161ā53 percent higher than the stateās private sector average.Ā View More of Arizona's Bioscience Industry Data
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Get Connected With Arizona's Bioindustry
A key component in Arizonaās life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizonaās bioscience industry.Ā Ā
AZBioĀ Member OrganizationsĀ 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. Ā 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.
Success Stories – Good News from Arizona’s BioIndustry
Eleven Aspirational Undergrads Intern with the College to Conduct Hypothesis-Driven Research
Now in its fourth year, the Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program at the U of A College of Medicine ā Phoenix continues to cultivate an environment of learning and innovation to inspire college-level students with a passion for science and medicine.
Medical Students and Residents Led Advocacy Event at the Arizona Capitol
A core aspect of professionalism for physicians is advocating for patients and a healthy community.
Inspiration Found During Sabbatical Leads to Publication
Dr. Amelia Gallitano sought out a collaboration in Japan that would explore an unanswered research question
FDA Takes The Next Step In The PDUFA VIII Process
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VIII) represents the eighth iteration of the foundational U.S. regulatory framework, governing FDA user fee funding and drug review performance commitments for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032.
Events
- Regional Report: Arizonaās Water Position
        Aug 18, 2026 - - AZBio Summer Reception at BIO5
        Aug 20, 2026 - Tucson - AZBioPEERS: Public Policy for the Health Innovation Founder
        Aug 25, 2026 - - From Intelligence to Impact: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare, Clinical Practice, and Health System Performance
        Aug 30, 2026 - Phoenix - 2026 Arizona Alzheimerās Consortium Scientific Conference
        Sep 17, 2026 - Tucson









































































