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A bioscience business that develops and makes medications for pharmaceutical companies and started in Bend nine years ago is quietly expanding. Seràn BioScience, located on Layton Avenue, is adding 60,000 square feet of manufacturing and lab space, said company CEO and co-founder Dan Smithey.
The biosciences industry, which produces everything from titanium implants to medication, is among businesses that Bend and Central Oregon leaders court. The industry generally offers higher paying jobs and is considered a clean industry. “Companies like Serán represent a new generation of innovation, building on that legacy and expanding the region’s capabilities in bioscience research and development,” said Liisa Bozinovic, Oregon Bioscience Association executive director. “Over recent years, we’ve observed significant growth in the bioscience sector, including an increase in the number of firms, the range of jobs available, and wages that reflect the advanced skills required in these industries.” In Central Oregon, the bioscience and medical device industry has experienced year-over-year double digit growth for nearly a decade, according to Economic Development for Central Oregon . In addition to Seràn, companies such as Lonza, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Grace Bio-Labs are globally recognized for their work.
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