Bioscience, MedTech & Health Care
ARIZONA BIOSCIENCE, MEDTECH & HEALTH CARE
Arizona's thriving bioscience, medical technology and health care sectors play a crucial role in the state's economy and public health. The state has created an environment rich in opportunities for advancing innovative health care technologies, medicines and medical devices. Arizona specializes in precision medicine and biomarkers, diagnostics, health information technologies, neurosciences, cancer and genomic research.
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Industry Highlights
Largest Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience and Health Care Industry Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience and Health Care Service Industry Job Growth
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Arizona Success Stories
This incredible investment will forever change the patient and staff experience in Arizona as Mayo Clinic grows and reinvents its nationally recognized clinical care, research and education. Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will increase clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60 percent, allowing us to care for more patients than ever before. We look forward to setting new standards for patient care and medical innovation.
Richard J. Gray, M.D., CEO, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
In March 2025, Mayo Clinic announced nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care for the benefit of patients everywhere. Mayo Clinic's largest investment in the state underscores the organization's leadership in creating a next-generation healthcare model that scales solutions for more patients when and where they need them.
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Arizona's universities and colleges facilitate cutting-edge research and world-class programs, developing highly skilled workforce to meet private-sector needs.
Arizona offers programs designed to
ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF BIOSCIENCE & MEDTECH COMPANIES
Arizona BIOSCIENCE & Health care
PHOENIX, AZ (June 17, 2026) – Following another year of major economic development wins highlighted by historic investments, significant expansions and rapid economic growth, Arizona received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the sixth year in a row that Arizona has received a gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that “garnered large job-creating and investment projects through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, and other processes that attracted new employers as well as investments in expanded facilities.” In addition, Area Development named Amkor’s $7 billion advanced packaging and testing expansion project in Peoria and Axon’s Scottsdale headquarters expansion as “Projects of the Year.”
READ MORE about Arizona Wins Sixth Straight Gold Shovel Award Recognizing Economic Development Excellence »PHOENIX, AZ (June 12, 2026) – With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Representative Greg Stanton; Representative David Schweikert; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and over 60 A&D suppliers for Airbus Supplier Day, showcasing the strength and depth of the state’s aerospace and defense supply chain. Since 2020, Arizona has attracted more than 62 aerospace and defense industry expansions, representing over $3.3 billion in investment and more than 18,400 new jobs.
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