Leaders of NewYorkBIO members in good standing are eligible to be nominated for election to the NewYorkBIO Board of Directors (Sustaining Membership includes a Board seat.)
Membership
NewYorkBIO’s membership base is comprised of companies across sectors of our ecosystem, focused on shaking up the industry – all of which are steadfast in their mission to achieve unmet patient needs.
NewYorkBIO works closely with forward-thinking leaders around the world to understand international advancements and identify opportunities for New York’s life science industry to collaborate with world-wide pioneers. NewYorkBIO routinely engages international representatives to join NewYorkBIO’s network of companies in shaping treatments and improving lives.
NewYorkBIO has varying levels of membership to meet all company needs. Read more to identify which membership is best suited for your company.
This membership is for any for-profit entity that develops, manufactures, or commercializes drugs, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, industrial or environmental products, medical devices, diagnostics, health IT, or similar products. Dues are based on number of full-time employees worldwide. Click below to see options.
This membership level is for organizations that provide services, equipment, supplies or other products of benefit to the life science industries. Dues are based on number of full-time employees worldwide. Click below to see options.
The Fellows Program offers emerging companies the opportunity to access NewYorkBIO’s extensive services, benefits, and network to help them grow.
The program offers a three-year membership providing early-stage companies of seven employees or fewer with full access to the complete NewYorkBIO portfolio of benefits, including the NewYorkBIO purchasing consortium, and discounted access to seminars, conferences, and networking events.
Non-profit institutions including colleges and universities; research laboratories; academic medical centers; or government agencies with an interest or involvement in biotechnology.
Patient advocacy organizations are encouraged to join NewYorkBIO as an important partner in the life science ecosystem.
Organizations that choose to become Premier Members of NewYorkBIO help to foster the growth of biotechnology in New York along the entire spectrum of activities supported by the Association.
Organizations that choose to become Sustaining Members demonstrate their clear commitment to and investment in the growth of the biotechnology industry in New York by supporting legislative and regulatory efforts, life science business activities, business networking, and education. These organizations get a seat on the NewYorkBIO Board of Directors and have a portion of their dues allocated to event sponsorship.
Benefits
NewYorkBio Leadership
Public Policy and Advocacy
NewYorkBIO leads collective action and advocacy efforts to solidify New York’s status as a worldwide leader in the life sciences. As the life science community grows in New York, NewYorkBIO strives to foster innovation through policies and initiatives that invest in and advance the development of our industry.
NewYorkBIO’s annual Advocacy Day brings together life sciences executives from across New York to Albany to collectively educate, inform, and lobby legislators on issues of critical importance to the industry.
NewYorkBIO is also the officially designated state affiliate to the Biotechnology Industry Organization in Washington DC. Through this relationship, NewYorkBIO has a voice in federal policy that will shape the current and future biotechnology industry. NewYorkBIO leads the New York delegation at the annual BIO Fly-In, a program that brings over 1,000 leaders of the national biotech industry to lobby congress.
Purchasing Group
NewYorkBIO members are eligible for significant cost savings through the NewYorkBIO Savings Program, which provides money-saving and enhanced-service contracts for our members’ purchases. NewYorkBIO obtains discounts and benefits usually reserved for only the largest national accounts with such providers as VWR (lab supplies), Office Depot (office supplies), Chubb (insurance services), UPS Healthcare (shipping), and many others.
Engagement
Members receive a broad range of engagement opportunities through events and programs. NewYorkBIO hosts frequent networking events, the NewYorkBIO Innovation Summit, NewYorkBIO Patient Engagement Summit, the annual NY-NJ Cruise, CEO and executive roundtables and newly created affinity groups within the NewYorkBIO membership. NewYorkBIO is always expanding the way we engage with our members and finding new ways for our members to engage with each other and the broad New York life science stakeholder community.
Marketing and Communications
Members receive increased visibility through NewYorkBIO communications channels, including Twitter and LinkedIn. These include free corporate listing in NewYorkBIO’s Membership Directory, a presence on the NewYorkBIO website with direct link to member company’s website, free event postings on the NewYorkBIO website, job postings on NewYorkBIO’s job board, and opportunities to present at various NewYorkBIO meetings, including the Innovation Summit.
Business Development
Members receive business development opportunities through our technology transfer resources, partnering resources, and contact directory, making introductions and fostering discussion between scientist-entrepreneurs and companies, financers and business development professionals in our biotech community.
Industry Insight, Education, and Information
Members receive increased competitive understanding of the industry through training and educational programs, NewYorkBIO reports and publications, including economic development reports, newsletters, press releases, and ongoing media relations.