Life Sciences

Seattle is a national center for the life sciences, and an established leader in immunotherapy. There are over 25,000 life sciences jobs in King County that include life sciences research and the manufacture of products in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health/health IT. In 2021, these industries accounted for $5.3 billion in gross regional product.

Additional Resources

Life Science Washington

Washington Global Health Alliance

For more information, contact us at (206) 684-8090 or email oed@seattle.gov.

Economic Development

Alicia Teel, Interim Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5752, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94708, Seattle, WA, 98124-4708
Phone: (206) 684-8090
Fax: (206) 684-0379
oed@seattle.gov

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The mission of the Office of Economic Development is to help create healthy businesses, thriving neighborhoods, and community organizations to contribute to a robust economy that will benefit all Seattle residents and future generations.