Bio NC

At the foundation of Bio NC lies the 7,000 acres of Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States. It is home to hundreds of life sciences, biotech and tech companies and supports a workforce of tens of thousands of professionals engaged in R&D, biomanufacturing, drug discovery and innovation.

Three Tier-1 research universities in the area—University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and Duke university—contribute to the success of this thriving hub.

Bio NC is also the home of membership association NC Life Sciences Organization.

NEWS FROM BIO NC

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Layoffs

Biopharmas Axed 47% More Employees Year Over Year

January 8, 2026

5 min read

Angela Gabriel

Layoffs

Layoffs From Just 6 Pharmas Could Wipe Out Over 39,000 Jobs

September 18, 2025

9 min read

Angela Gabriel

Job Trends

7 Companies Hiring in North Carolina

July 31, 2025

1 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Job Trends

11 Companies Hiring Manufacturing Professionals

May 22, 2025

2 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Business

Southeast’s Life Sciences Scene Heats Up With Job, Business Growth

Nine states in the Southeast showed growth in bioscience employment and establishments from 2019 to 2023, according to 2024 data from BIO and TEConomy Partners. NCBiotech and Bexion executives discuss the area and the pros and cons of setting up shop far from major hubs.

May 22, 2025

6 min read

Angela Gabriel