As Published in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston Business Magazines
When describing today’s South Carolina’s life sciences industry, words like “surging” and “booming” are often mentioned.
Life sciences is diverse, with seven sectors: drugs and pharmaceuticals; medical devices and equipment; digital health solutions; research, medical and testing laboratories; bioscience distribution; bio-agriculture and ecosystem support.
Surprisingly, life sciences are South Carolina’s fastest-growing industry — not more expected industries like automotive, tires, or aerospace, notes Erin Ford, Interim CEO of SCbio — a nonprofit dedicated to building, advancing and growing life sciences here.
“A 2017 study by USC’s Moore School of Business showed 402 life science companies in South Carolina – that’s grown to over 700 today. It employed over 43,000 South Carolinians and generated $12 billion in impact,” said Ms. Ford.