Biomedical Engineering and Production
Biomedical Engineering and Production builds on Southeastern Pennsylvania’s global strength in biomedical research by strengthening pathways for scale‑up, production, and commercialization. The industry includes medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and surgical equipment, biologics, radiopharma, and related manufacturing and engineering activities. By extending focus beyond early‑stage research and addressing gaps in executive leadership, skilled technical talent, and access to capital, the region can better retaingrowing firms, anchor production locally, and capture more value from reshoring and expansion opportunities.
Why Biomedical Engineering and Production ?
While Southeastern Pennsylvania is consistently recognized as a leading life sciences hub, past development strategies have focused more on research than on production and scale‑up, limiting job creation and local manufacturing impact. Changing global supply chains, supportive federal policies, and rising foreign investment create a timely opportunity to rebalance this approach. By focusing more intentionally on Biomedical Engineering and Production, the region can turn research strength into near‑term, high‑quality job growth — including roles accessible to workers without advanced degrees — while reinforcing its position as a competitive, full‑scale life sciences ecosystem.
$22.1B in regional gross product
~50,200 jobs, growing 27.5% over 10 years
$5.5B in startup and growth capital invested
~144 foreign-owned manufacturing firms (22% U.S. HQs)
~75% of jobs classified as good or promising
3,200 patents generated over a decade
Representative Regional Companies
The industry includes middle‑market manufacturers, venture‑backed innovators, and subsidiaries of global life sciences firms operating across urban innovation districts and suburban employment centers, reflecting the breadth and depth of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s biomedical ecosystem.
