Wisconsin BioHealth Industry Career Opportunities – Powered by BioForward Wisconsin

Start Your Career in Wisconsin’s Biohealth Industry

Explore the vast number of organizations and opportunities available in Wisconsin’s Biohealth Industry. Whether you’re just starting your journey or have been in the industry for years, we have an opportunity for you!

Tap between the 5 sectors below and click the company logos to see what each company has to offer, and how your career and life’s journey can come together in Wisconsin.

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Medical Device/Diagnostics

The medical device and diagnostics industry continues to grow and thrive in Wisconsin, with medical device companies ranging from start-ups to corporate powerhouses choosing to call Wisconsin home.

11.5K+ medical devices & equipment and diagnostics jobs in Wisconsin medical devices & equipment and diagnostics jobs in Wisconsin

281 medical device manufacturers are based in Wisconsin medical device manufacturers are based in Wisconsin

$2.1B+ worth of medical and scientific instruments exported from WI in 2016 worth of medical and scientific instruments exported from WI in 2016

Biotechnology/Life Sciences

From therapeutic and drug development to translational and integrated science, Wisconsin has it all. Accounting for one of the state’s largest economic drivers, biotech and biopharma continue to flourish in Wisconsin.

24k+ research, testing, and medical laboratory jobs in Wisconsin research, testing, and medical laboratory jobs in Wisconsin

1,200 active clinical trials for new medicines in Wisconsin biotech/life science companies in Wisconsin

17% job growth in the last 4 years job growth in the last 4 years

Healthcare Systems

Wisconsin boasts some of the nations top research institutes. Wisconsin’s health research institutes lead the nation in research cancer, neuroscience, blood, cardiovascular disease, and more.

59K+ healthcare jobs in Wisconsin healthcare jobs in Wisconsin

2K+ healthcare entities in Wisconsin healthcare entities in Wisconsin

2.1K+ current clinical trials in Wisconsin current clinical trials in Wisconsin

Digital Health/Healthcare Technologies

Where digital technology meets health solutions. Digital health is empowering patients and healthcare systems to provide personalized care, improve quality, and reduce costs. Digital health is Wisconsin’s newest and fastest growing sector.

12K+ digital health jobs in Wisconsin digital health jobs in Wisconsin

753 digital health companies in Wisconsin digital health companies in Wisconsin

52% Increase in tech positions in Wisconsin over the past 10 years increase in tech positions in Wisconsin over the past 10 years

Biomanufacturing

Advanced manufacturing of therapeutic medical/lab devices and instrumentation, cells, or tissues – termed “Biomanufacturing” – is emerging as a substantial industry in the WI and throughout the United States.

300+ open biomanufacturing positions in Wisconsin open biomanufacturing positions in Wisconsin

#1 the birthplace of both embryonic and pluripotent stem cell technology, Wisconsin leads the world in bio manufacturing breakthroughs the birthplace of both embryonic and pluripotent stem cell technology, Wisconsin leads the world in bio manufacturing breakthroughs

50+ biomanufacturing start-ups in Wisconsin biomanufacturing start-ups in Wisconsin

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Manufacturing and Testing of Critical Therapies

Research Tools & Instruments Advancing Disease Research

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer and Other Diseases

Transforming Healthcare Deliveries and Improving the Standards of Care

Complex Technologies to Product Realization

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Madison ranked #3 in top 100 places to live

Milwaukee ranked top 20 city for women in tech

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Powering Wisconsin’s Biohealth Industry

Beyond our biohealth companies, Wisconsin has internationally renowned research institutions and leading organizations that support our growing and dynamic biohealth industry. Empowering and connecting women to advance their careers; translating discoveries into commercial products and groundbreaking therapies; facilitating partnerships to advance Milwaukee’s vibrant healthcare technology scene; advocating for Wisconsin’s biohealth industry.

BioForward Wisconsin serves as the independent voice of the Wisconsin biohealth industry, providing services and resources to support the growth of our industry throughout the U.S. and the world. BioForward is the only Wisconsin organization representing over 200 biohealth member companies including biotech, biopharma, medical devices, healthcare systems, diagnostics, digital health, as well as our research institutions, and service providers. BioForward is committed to providing value to our members through collaborative assistance, educational and networking events, legislative advocacy, investing resources into key initiatives that support the industry, and through our Select Savings program. We have the vision and resources to grow Wisconsin’s companies developing integrated health solutions that define the future of healthcare. Learn more about BioForward and its members at www.bioforward.org

BioForward Wisconsin serves as the independent voice of the Wisconsin biohealth industry, providing services and resources to support the growth of our industry throughout the U.S. and the world. BioForward is the only Wisconsin organization representing over 200 biohealth member companies including biotech, biopharma, medical devices, healthcare systems, diagnostics, digital health, as well as our research institutions, and service providers. BioForward is committed to providing value to our members through collaborative assistance, educational and networking events, legislative advocacy, investing resources into key initiatives that support the industry, and through our Select Savings program. We have the vision and resources to grow Wisconsin’s companies developing integrated health solutions that define the future of healthcare. Learn more about BioForward and its members at www.bioforward.org