Life Sciences momentum continues to build in central Indiana

Central Indiana's life sciences industry has been building momentum in early 2007 and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

This morning, Maaguzi, a clinical research software company announced that they will be moving their North Carolina offices to Carmel, Indiana and expect to create approximately 42 new jobs.

The company's software allows for real-time feedback during clinical trials online. This allows trial sponsors to focus on the important management aspects of the study.

This announcement comes at the heels of four other positive indicators in early 2007 for Indiana's thriving life sciences environment which includes: Eli Lilly, Cook, Inc, Roche Diagnostics and Dow Agrosciences.

1. California-based Beckman Coulter Inc. announced that it will shutdown a centrifuge development and manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, Calif., and move its operations to central Indiana. The Palo Alto facility employs 220 people. Related link
   
2. Enzon Pharmaceuticals says it is closing its manufacturing operations in South Plainfield, N.J., and moving them to the company's Indianapolis location, impacting about 50 employees. Related link
   
3. BIO and Battelle ranked Indianapolis #9 in total number of life sciences employees. Related Link
   
4. Oxford England-based, Biosignals, has chosen to move its Global Headquarters to Carmel, Indiana. Over the next five years, they will create over 120 jobs. Related link