Life Sciences & Medtech Site Selection Strategy: Unlock the insights behind one of the fastest-growing and most complex industries in the world.
Hickey Institute - Life Sciences & Medtech Site Selection Strategy 2025 Report
The global life sciences and medtech industries are undergoing a profound transformation—marked by rapid technological advancement, rising geopolitical risks, supply chain reconfiguration, and an urgent push for innovation in healthcare.
For companies across the sector—from biopharmaceutical giants to emerging diagnostics startups—where they choose to locate R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization operations has become a make-or-break decision.
In this new 2025 report, the Hickey Institute offers an authoritative guide to life sciences site selection strategy, providing a comprehensive look at the evolving factors shaping location decisions in the U.S. and beyond. Designed for economic developers, real estate professionals, corporate strategists, and policy leaders, the report explores the intersections of infrastructure, workforce, regulation, incentives, and innovation ecosystems that define the competitive edge in this dynamic field.
This is more than just a snapshot of industry trends. It's a roadmap for positioning communities to win high-value life sciences investment—and for companies to find optimal locations that support long-term growth and resilience.
Learn more about the challenges ahead and how to navigate the future by downloading a copy of the Hickey Institute Life Sciences & Medtech Site Selection Strategy 2025 Report today!
Key Insights:
Emerging trends and challenges reshaping life sciences site selection
Key location factors—from workforce and infrastructure to utility readiness and regulatory environment
Hot markets: Deep dives into regions like Raleigh-Durham, Philadelphia/NJ, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and more
Sector snapshots: Diagnostics, medical devices, cell & gene therapy, and biomanufacturing
Case studies from industry leaders
Workforce strategies for AI, automation, and advanced technical skills
Incentive programs and investment tools at federal, state, and local levels
And so much more!