Utah’s life sciences industry traces back to some of the field’s defining breakthroughs, including the first artificial heart implant, and it has grown into a hub for medical device makers, biotech firms, and the research institutions supporting them. EDCUtah connects companies in this industry to the lab space, talent, and resources they need to grow here.
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Life Sciences
From Research to Real-World Impact
48,374
Life sciences employees statewide (2025, GOEO/JobsEQ)
70%
Of the world’s arterial and vascular access devices produced in Utah
12,000+
Employees in medical device manufacturing
1.57
Life sciences location quotient (2025)
#1
State for economic outlook, 19 years running (ALEC, 2026)
Utah's Life Sciences Advantage
Why Utah's Life Sciences Industry Stands Out
Research & Innovation
Research and innovation play an important role in Utah’s life sciences industry. Universities, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and private industry collaborate to advance new discoveries, support commercialization, and accelerate the development of life sciences technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Life sciences manufacturing is a key part of Utah’s economy. Companies benefit from an established manufacturing base, experienced suppliers, and a supply chain that supports production and continued growth.
Workforce & Talent
Utah’s growing workforce, higher education institutions, and industry training programs help companies find the talent they need to support research, manufacturing, and business growth.
Industry Partnerships
Utah’s life sciences ecosystem is strengthened through collaboration among businesses, research institutions, healthcare organizations, public partners, and industry associations. Together, these public-private partnerships help companies accelerate innovation, develop talent, and support continued industry growth.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Utah offers laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial space for a range of life sciences operations. These facilities provide room for research, production, and continued growth across the state.
What Sets Utah Apart
Utah's Life Sciences Expertise
Insights from companies operating in Utah’s life sciences industry
Utah’s dynamic and supportive business environment has fueled the facility’s growth into a critical piece of our global supply chain network and makes it a natural choice for the expansion of our advanced components manufacturing network to enable Edwards to serve more patients around the globe.
Joe Nuzzolese
Corporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Quality at Edwards Lifesciences
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