Investments from Virginia Tech, Carilion support critical studies in brain, heart, and cancer issues.

A look at the partnerships and targeted investment that created the next U.S. biopharma hotspot — and the work that still needs to be done.

Pam Cheng is executive vice president of global operations and IT and chief sustainability officer at AstraZeneca, which recently announced a new facility in Albemarle County — the company’s first in Virginia. VEDP Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal spoke with Cheng about the Commonwealth’s rapid rise in pharmaceutical engineering and the company’s plans for the new facility.

Virginia’s pharma manufacturing successes build on years of ecosystem development.

Defense technology company to create 175 new jobs at Reston office

An article in Virginia Business examines how Virginia secured more than $12 billion in major pharmaceutical manufacturing investments in 2025 - attributing the success largely to long-term preparation and partnerships and tailored support.

Automotive Parts Manufacturer to create 60 new jobs in the Commonwealth