Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Healthcare
Located in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Gilbert, Arizona has seen an influx of world-class facilities, talents, innovations and public-private partnerships.
Industry Overview
Some of the nation’s major healthcare players like Dignity Health, Banner Healthcare and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center choose Gilbert. Their cutting edge research and development of life-saving devices and procedures have been noted worldwide. In addition, Gilbert has experienced substantial growth in algae technologies, particularly in pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals which provide health and medical benefits. Finally, Gilbert is well-known for stem cell transplant therapies and regenerative medicine through firms like Celebration Stem Cell Centre, Translational Research Institute, and Cardiovascular & Stem Cell Consultants.
The development of intellectual properties in the community led Gilbert to being named one of the nation’s Top 20 Thriving Cities with an average of 259 patents a year. This coupled with the rapid growth of National Institute Health (NIH) grant funding to Arizona institutions totaling $264.15 million in 2023, or a 41% increase in funding since 2018, proves there are limitless possibilities for collaboration.
Gilbert has over 2.2 million square feet of hospital and clinical research facilities including Banner M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Ironwood Cancer Research Center; Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Gilbert Hospital.(CoStar 2024) Currently, there are over 650,000 square feet of medical or healthcare space under construction or planned in Gilbert, AZ.
11,803
Jobs in a Gilbert 30-Minute Commute
$131,138
Average Earnings per Job
12%
Projected Job Growth (2023-2028)
14.1%
of Jobs Found in Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations Industry Sector
Source: Lightcast Q3 2024
ADVANTAGEOUS BUSINESS CLIMATE
Companies benefit from a pro-business climate that offers low business costs and no corporate franchise tax or business inventory tax. Click here to learn more.
EDUCATION ASSETS
Gilbert offers prime access to top-tier schools and prestigious universities, all designed to equip a skilled workforce for the high-demand careers of today and the future. With cutting-edge K-12 programs and proximity to higher education institutions dedicated to research and development, Gilbert stands out as an exceptional place for learning and growth. Click here to learn more.
MARKET ACCESS
Gilbert offers a multimodal transportation network that provides access to clients, workforce, and supply chains enhancing logistic capabilities and reducing operational costs. Click here to learn more.
ENHANCED PERMITTING SERVICES
Gilbert takes a proactive approach to plan review and permitting, offering programs like express permitting expedited plan review, at-risk plan review, self certification, and more. Click here to learn more.
“With higher academic partners in the area preparing a highly-educated workforce, it has really supported our innovation and research efforts. Gilbert-based businesses have access to a diverse workforce with various skill sets including nearly 1 million people within a 30-minute commute.”
“As the East Valley landscape and the families who call it home continue to grow, we are finding new ways to meet the health care needs of our neighbors.”
Recent Expansions in Gilbert – NEED TO UPDATE
Dignity Health
Dignity Health is made up of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. Since opening in June 2006, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has achieved national recognition for its healing environment, leadership and efforts toward a healthier earth. It’s most recent expansion added 45,000 square feet to the existing Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
Banner Health
Banner Gateway Medical Center recently opened its new, five-story patient tower, doubling the size of the hospital. The $243-million project included a 351,000-square-foot addition for an expanded Women and Infant Services Unit, added space for inpatient cancer care by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (located on the same campus), and more space for surgical, emergency, endoscopy, and imaging services. Licensed inpatient beds at Banner Gateway increased from 177 to 286.
Notable Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Healthcare Companies in Gilbert
Banner Gateway
Banner MD Anderson
BioHumaNetics
Celebration Stem Cell Centre
Dignity Health
Herbally Yours
Isagenix
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Prenexus Health