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The biopharmaceutical industry accounts for a significant number of jobs in West Virginia.
The industry contributes 1,900 jobs to West Virginia’s economy.
West Virginia’s Mylan Pharmaceuticals is one of the state’s top 20 largest employers.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic medicines, is Morgantown’s largest private employer with a team of 1,500. Biotechnology, life sciences and biomedical research – collectively known as bioscience – represent a major source of potential economic development for West Virginia.
Recently, several state and national organizations met in Morgantown to discuss and plan for future expansion of West Virginia’s bioscience industry. The two-day event featured an impressive list of national and state speakers, including Governor Joe Manchin III, to discuss how West Virginia might attract additional bioscience business and research jobs. > Read more
Overall, the healthcare industry counts as one of West Virginia’s largest employers.
Eight of the top 20 employers in the state are healthcare-related: Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., West Virginia University Hospitals, St. Mary's Hospital, Wheeling Hospital, Inc., Rite Aid of West Virginia, Inc., Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eldercare Resources Corporation.
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