Where Pharmaceutical Innovation Comes to Life
The Indianapolis (“Indy”) region is home to one of the nation’s most concentrated pharmaceutical hubs—where discovery, development, and large-scale manufacturing come together to bring therapies to market. As the Radiopharmaceutical Capital of the World™, the region leads in next-generation therapies requiring speed, precision, and specialized production. Supported by a broader One Health environment, spanning human, animal, and plant sciences, companies benefit from a depth of research, innovation, and manufacturing capability that few regions can match.
U.S. Metro for Pharmaceutical Exports (U.S. International Trade Administration, 2024)
US Average, Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, Indy Region (Lightcast 2025)
State for Manufacturing Intensity & Concentration (US BEA, US BLS)
Top-Tier “R1” Research Universities, Indianapolis (Purdue University & Indiana University)
Why Indy?
Built for Success. Positioned for Speed.
Companies choose the Indy region for its ability to support pharmaceutical operations at every stage—from discovery and clinical development to large-scale manufacturing and global distribution. With a specialized workforce, proven production capacity, and direct access to U.S. & global logistics, companies can scale efficiently, reduce time to market, and operate with confidence.
Proven Partnerships. Ready to Deliver.
Pharmaceutical companies in Indy don’t operate in solation, they connect to a coordinated network of industry partners, research institutions, and innovation districts that support site selection, workforce development, research collaboration, and commercialization. These partners help companies navigate complexity, reduce timelines, and move products from discovery to delivery—faster. Select partners are below:
Testimonials
“Today’s announcement tops the largest manufacturing investment in our company’s history, and, we believe, represents the single largest investment in synthetic medicine API manufacturing in U.S. history… Importantly, we are investing in our home state of Indiana, creating high-wage, advanced manufacturing, engineering and science jobs for hundreds of current and future Hoosier families.”
David A. Ricks
Chair and CEO
“The state of Indiana and the city of Westfield have rolled out the welcome mat. This support from our new community will help accelerate our efforts to bring this critical medical isotope to the market (rapidly). Indiana is one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S., while Westfield is an ideal community with great schools and excellent housing. We look forward to being a corporate partner with the city and state.”
Todd Hockemeyer
CEO
Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies in Region
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