Biopharmaceuticals in Shanghai: A Hub for Innovation

Shanghai's biopharmaceutical industry is one of its three leading industries in terms of global competitiveness. The city boasts a sound industry system, superior innovation capacities, abundant clinical resources, and a strong international presence.

  • A World-class Biopharmaceutical Industry Cluster: Shanghai is home to a thriving biopharmaceutical industry, with a growing number of major projects and a cluster of factors driving industry development.
  • Industry Scale: Shanghai is home to over 100,000 biopharmaceutical professionals.
  • Increasing Number of Major Projects: Shanghai is seeing a surge in biopharmaceutical projects.
  • A Cluster of Factors for Industry Development: Shanghai offers a favorable environment for biopharmaceutical companies, with strong R&D capabilities, talent pool, and industry clusters.
  • Industry Support:The Shanghai government is committed to supporting the biopharmaceutical industry, with initiatives such as:
    • The Shanghai Biopharmaceuticals Industry Development Action Plan (2021-2023): A roadmap for growth.
    • The Shanghai International Biopharmaceutical Industry Exhibition (LVE): A major industry event.
    • Industry Associations: The Shanghai Pharmaceutical Professionals Association and others.