The medical products and services industry is a dynamic and growing sector, and nowhere is that more evident than Jacksonville. In the past decade, the city has seen a burst of activity, with new companies moving here, expanding here and flourishing here. These companies have looked at the advantages, done the math and concluded that Jacksonville offers a competitive edge for medical products and services companies.

Jacksonville medical products and services companies continue to experience exceptional growth for many reasons. The area has a rich tapestry of medical products and healthcare services organizations. The medical products companies now present in the area include Vistakon Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Medtronic Xomed, Zassi Medical Evolutions, and Physician Sales and Service. The area also boasts highly renowned research hospitals, such as Shands Jacksonville — a teaching hospital for the University of Florida — and Mayo Clinic. Jacksonville has over a million people within a 50-mile radius and is a prime location for clinical trials.

Jacksonville is home to companies specializing in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical appliances and supplies, eyewear, managed care, healthcare facilities, medical devices and health foods. The growing attraction between the medical products and services industry and our region is not surprising. Our available, experienced workforce, state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, low cost of doing business and excellent quality of life are a few of the elements we use to build an enticing and advantageous home base for your medical products and services business.

Why Jacksonville?

Northeast Florida enjoys the strong presence of nationally recognized health research institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Shands Jacksonville, and the Proton Therapy Institute. Areas of specialization include brain/neuro-generative R&D, cancer R&D, and medical device manufacturing.

The telecommunications infrastructure in the Jacksonville area is state-of-the-art. The area has the needed capacity and redundancy capable of supporting all current and future information-dependent initiatives.

Additionally, the region has a comprehensive transportation network, utilizing all modes of road, rail, air and port. Office, warehouse and laboratory space is available and highly affordable. And energy costs here are some of the lowest in the Southeast. Offered through JEA (Jacksonville Electronic Authority), local utilities are consolidated, as well as being stable and dependable.

Workforce

Because Jacksonville is already home to many medical products and services companies, it offers a large base of experienced workers. You will have easy access to skilled scientists, technicians, precision production and repair labor force, as well as available operators and assemblers. The potential to retain ex-military medical personnel is also very promising. And that superior labor force will cost you less in Jacksonville, where salaries are lower than national averages.

The region has links to the University of Florida at Gainesville, which has strong programs in biotechnology. Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and Florida Community College at Jacksonville all offer degrees in a variety of medical fields, including nursing, biology, medical technology, radiology, emergency medical services, health information management, and health science. The excellent quality of life here plays a vital role in helping you attract the talented doctors, nurses, technicians and administrators to meet your needs.

Life Sciences Companies in Jacksonville
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