From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama’s biotechnology industry is rising to the challenge of meeting unmet medical needs, addressing environmental concerns and improving the quality-of-life for our society.  While biotechnology innovation in Alabama is successfully promoting health and environmental security it is also spurring economic growth for our state by helping to reduce healthcare costs and creating high-quality jobs with greater than average incomes. With more than 550 bioscience establishments, Alabama is home to companies spanning all subsectors of the biotechnology industry including agriculture, drugs & pharmaceuticals, medical devices & equipment and hospitals, research testing & medical laboratories.

Average Wage & Total Employment

Alabama’s direct employment in biosciences is greater than 10,000 with total employment impact exceeding  37,600.  The type of jobs range from agriculture, medical research to pharmaceutical development – representing high-quality jobs with an average state salary of $56,000.

Funding Biotechnology Investments

Academic R&D expenditures in biosciences are predominate in the medical sciences accounting for a higher percentage of both per capita and total academic research expenditures than the national average.

Proven Research and Discovery Engine

Each year, Alabama is among national leaders in bioscience patents showcasing the state’s dynamic research and discovery engine.  Continued investment in these innovations will create a path forward for commercialization and thereby spur economic growth.

Clinical Expertise Promotes Drug Development

Alabama contributes worldwide to drug development by consistently maintaining a top position in the number of clinical trials conducted.  This is attributed to our top ranked hospitals, medical institutions and medical practitioners.