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Indiana is home to a thriving life sciences community where discovery, development, and opportunity converge. Whether you’re building a company, advancing your career, or shaping the future of healthcare, Indiana offers the environment, connectivity, and support to help you grow. This is a state powered by innovation—and by the people who make that innovation possible.
Welcome to a place where your business and life can grow together
Our state offers one of the most complete, connected life sciences ecosystems in the country. Companies choose Indiana, and stay here, because we deliver what matters: operational efficiency, affordability, access to talent, and a collaborative environment built for innovation.
For the people who make this industry thrive—scientists, engineers, clinicians, data experts, operators, and innovators at every stage of their careers—Indiana provides meaningful opportunities to work on groundbreaking science while living a life that works for you.
Here, research doesn’t just happen in a lab. Advanced manufacturing isn’t isolated from discovery. And commercialization isn’t disconnected from the real-world problems we’re solving. In Indiana, these pieces work together, side by side. Our ecosystem gives businesses and individuals what they need to scale faster, build stronger, and compete on a global stage.
A Business Environment That Strengthens Innovation
Indiana offers a business climate designed to support the full lifecycle of life sciences organizations—from discovery to development to large-scale manufacturing. Companies benefit from predictable operating conditions, competitive costs, and a regulatory environment that makes it easier to invest, expand, and innovate.
- Stable, predictable tax and regulatory environment
- Competitive operating and labor costs
- Support for companies at every stage
- Access to a deep and experienced workforce
Targeted Incentives for Innovation and Growth
Indiana offers a range of incentives that support innovation, hiring, capital investment, and long-term growth across the life sciences sector. Companies can explore programs tailored to their stage, scale, and strategic goals.
Our Geographical Advantage
From deep-rooted manufacturing prowess to our unique geographical and logistical advantages, Indiana’s centralized location and capabilities in medical product logistics give us the ability to ship urgent and time-sensitive medical products, such as radiopharmaceuticals and vaccines, to market quickly and efficiently.
Within a day's drive to
80% of the United States
#4 in
freight railroads
#1 in
pass-through highways
2nd largest
FedEx air hub worldwide
#1 ranked airport in the United States Indianapolis International Airport
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Opportunity for Talent at Every Stage
Indiana offers one of the nation’s strongest life sciences talent pipelines, supported by leading research universities, hands-on technical training programs, and a statewide commitment to workforce readiness.
Companies benefit from a deep bench of scientists, engineers, clinicians, data specialists, and advanced manufacturing professionals prepared for high-demand roles. At the same time, Indiana’s affordability, sense of connection, and overall quality of life make it a compelling place for both emerging and experienced professionals. People are drawn here, and choose to stay, because they can grow their careers in an environment that aligns with how they want to live.
Together, Indiana’s workforce strength and livability create a powerful advantage: a reliable, growing talent pool supported by an environment where people can build long-term careers and lives.
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Career Opportunities
In Indiana, life sciences professionals can build meaningful careers at every stage. From early research roles to advanced leadership positions, the state offers opportunities across pharma, biotech, medical devices, digital health, and agbiosciences.
- Opportunities across pharma, biotech, medical devices, digital health and agbiosciences
- Career mobility through an interconnected network of employers
- Training and upskilling programs that support advancement
- A welcoming, collaborative community grounded in purpose-driven work
3,200+ life sciences establishments,
13,000+ healthcare establishments*
$148k average industry wage
10% annual job growth in life sciences**
*IBRC’s analysis of Lightcast, IMPLAN, WISERTrade and QCEW data.
Education and Training Pathways
Indiana combines nationally recognized universities with statewide workforce programs to make education directly relevant to life sciences careers.
Home to Three R1 Universities
Indiana is home to three major research and talent engines including Indiana University, Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, and a network of regional campuses.
Statewide Training Network
Beyond four year degrees, Indiana offers a robust system of hands on training through Ivy Tech Community College across the state, focusing on job ready skills in biopharma manufacturing, medical devices, quality and regulatory systems, automation, and advanced production.
Education Designed Alongside Employers
Curriculum across the state is shaped in collaboration with industry through programs like the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway, ensuring graduates are prepared for real roles, not just credentials. Internships, co ops, apprenticeships, and employer led training programs shorten the path from education to employment.
Flexible Career Pathways
Indiana supports multiple entry points into life sciences careers, from exploring early pathways, to reskilling or advancing in your career, and companies can build custom pipelines aligned to their workforce needs.
Top 10 for cost of living (IN Reality)*
Top 10 for pre-K–12 education
3 of the top 5 safest suburbs
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Quality of Life
Indiana’s quality of life is one of its strongest advantages for talent, offering affordability, strong education options, safe communities, and vibrant cultural and recreational amenities. For many professionals, it’s a place where both work and life can thrive.
Regional Hubs
Indiana’s life sciences strength is shaped by a network of specialized regional hubs, each offering unique capabilities in research, manufacturing, innovation, and talent. Together, they form one of the nation’s most diverse and collaborative life sciences ecosystems.