New Brunswick, NJ, November 13, 2013 ― Key findings from the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey’s (HINJ) 2012 economic impact survey indicate that the life sciences continues to play a leading role in driving New Jersey’s economy and reinforces the state’s reputation as the “Medicine Chest of the World.”

According to the study, which was conducted by Deloitte for the ninth consecutive year, participating HINJ member companies had a total impact on New Jersey’s economy of $26.6* billion in calendar year 2012, a healthy increase of 9.9 percent from 2010.

“HINJ member companies continue to be a major force in New Jersey’s economy in their pursuit of advancing global health,” said Dean J. Paranicas, President and Chief Executive Officer of HINJ.  “Our enduring goal is for patients everywhere to have access to the medicines, therapies and medical technologies they critically need.” Continue reading →