North Carolina might be famous for its beautiful beaches,
delicious BBQ food and even the iconic Krispy Kreme doughnut. But did you know
that it’s also the home of over 600 life sciences companies? Making it the
perfect destination for your next pharmaceutical job.
Plenty of opportunities
And there's plenty more to come…
According to North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state has predicted they’ll add
more than 389,000 jobs between 2017-2026. With more than 36,000 of these within
the Professional, Scientific and Technical services, a growth rate of over 15%.
Currently there are over 60,000 employees working in the
biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry in North Carolina. East of the state
capital, Raleigh, is where you’ll find a whole host of BioPharma companies.
There's also Research Triangle Park where over 200 companies,
including specialists in pharmaceutical and biotechnology, work together in
North America’s largest research park. The park is located between top research
universities and they encourage collaboration between them and the industries
and businesses. Currently the park boasts an impressive 50,000 employees.
North Carolina is a great home for these businesses, it
has the lowest corporate income tax in the US and has been voted Forbes’ Best State for Business, but it’s not just a great place for businesses it’s
a great place to live too…
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