MOVING LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATIONS

FROM DISCOVERY TO DEVELOPMENT TO DELIVERY

OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE: Arizona is a top-ten life science state.

OUR MISSION: AZBio supports the needs of Arizona’s 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. 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%.

Arizona’s 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 $102,161—53 percent higher than the state’s private sector average. View More of Arizona's Bioscience Industry Data

A key component in Arizona’s life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizona’s bioscience industry.

AZBio Member Organizations 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. 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.

Poll: U.S. voters want PBM and insurance reform—and strong biotech

Voters see a better path than Most Favored Nation to ensure access and affordability of innovative medicines

AZBio Member Spotlight – AquaLung Therapeutics

Aqualung Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Arizona focused on developing novel therapies that target inflammation and fibrosis. The team at Aqualung is working to advance treatments for critically ill patients, including those living with conditions such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

AZBioPEERS – Turning Conferences Into Catalysts

Conferences can be powerful tools for visibility, relationship-building, and growth—but only with the right strategy. This AZBioPEERS session focuses on how biotech and bioscience companies can effectively leverage conferences to advance their goals.

Governor Hobbs Launches Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program Website, Marking Major Milestone in $167 Million Annual Investment in Rural Healthcare

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Governor Katie Hobbs today announced the launch of the official Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) website, a central hub for the state’s historic $167 million annual investment to expand and strengthen healthcare across rural Arizona. The website is now live at Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)