Medical Technology & Pharma

Why Romania?

Romania's healthcare sector is undergoing significant modernization with EU funding support, creating opportunities in medical technology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotech innovation. The country has a strong pharmaceutical production base and growing medical device manufacturing capabilities.

Key Strengths

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Established production facilities including Antibiotice Iași, Zentiva, and Terapia Cluj with EU GMP compliance.
• Generic Drug Production: Strong generic pharmaceutical manufacturing serving CEE markets with quality certifications.
• Medical Professionals: 70,000+ physicians and healthcare workforce with medical school excellence.
• Healthcare Modernization: €3B+ EU funding for hospital infrastructure, medical equipment, and digital health systems.
• Clinical Trials: Growing clinical research infrastructure with EU regulatory framework compliance.
• Medical Tourism: Emerging healthcare services sector with dental, cosmetic, and specialized treatments.

Kentucky Connection

Kentucky has significant healthcare and life sciences capabilities:

• University of Kentucky Medical Center and research programs
• University of Louisville medical school and hospital system
• Lexington Health Care Collaborative and innovation centers
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing presence (Bristol Myers Squibb, Catalent)
• Medical device manufacturers and healthcare technology companies