- CEO
- Pierre Boulud
- Full Time Employees
- 14,147
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Diagnostics & Research
- Address
- 376 Chemin De l’Orme Marcy l'Étoile ARA France 69280
- IPO Date
- Jun 9, 2023
- Business
- bioMérieux S.A. is a French multinational biotechnology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of in vitro diagnostic solutions primarily for infectious diseases. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Marcy-l'Étoile, France, the company operates globally across more than 44 countries and serves over 160 countries through direct sales and a broad distributor network. bioMérieux's core products include diagnostic systems, reagents, instruments, software, and services aimed at clinical microbiology, molecular biology, immunoassays, and industrial microbiological control. These products are used for diagnosing infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis, cancer screening, monitoring cardiovascular emergencies, and ensuring consumer safety in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. The company also provides solutions for veterinary diagnostics, blood banks, and antimicrobial stewardship, emphasizing rapid diagnostics and food safety sectors.
Recent major developments for bioMérieux include the acquisition of Neoprospecta in early 2025, expanding its data and genomics offerings especially in Brazil and Latin America, reinforcing its augmented diagnostics approach. In 2024, bioMérieux acquired Canadian software company LUMED to enhance its clinical decision support system capabilities for antimicrobial prescriptions and healthcare-associated infection monitoring. The company also completed the acquisition of SpinChip in late 2025, targeting expansion in the point-of-care diagnostics market with innovative lab-quality rapid tests. Additional product innovations were introduced including new panels under the BIOFIRE® brand, targeting gastrointestinal pathogens and real-time microbial trend analysis. The company reinforces its strategic growth through these acquisitions and innovations aligned with its GO- 28 strategic plan, focusing on expanding clinical and industrial diagnostic solutions.
bioMérieux operates primarily in the biotechnology and life sciences industry, targeting hospitals, clinical labs, pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as veterinary diagnostic labs. It is a family-controlled public company listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker BMXXY. Through its subsidiaries and a focus on continuous innovation, bioMérieux maintains an influential global presence in infectious disease diagnostics, molecular testing, and microbial detection technologies with an expanding footprint in emerging markets and new diagnostic software solutions.