The Pearl
A place where excellence lives and excellence is learned.
At The Pearl in Charlotte, North Carolina, care goes beyond today’s needs. It helps shape what comes next. As part of Advocate Health, this innovation district connects education, research and clinical innovation in one ecosystem.
Located in Midtown Charlotte, The Pearl brings together students, clinicians, researchers and industry leaders. Together, they turn ideas into solutions that improve health and advance care.
For teammates, this is more than a workplace. It is an opportunity to grow your career while helping redefine the future of healthcare.
26
acre innovation district in Midtown, Charlotte, NC
HOME
to the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine
2270
jobs generated across the Charlotte region in year one
1
connected ecosystem, powered by Advocate Health
What you’ll find within The Pearl
Wake Forest University School of Medicine – Charlotte
Build your career at the academic heart of The Pearl. This campus is Charlotte’s first four-year medical school and a center for clinical training, research and innovation.
You will work alongside faculty, clinicians and researchers focused on advancing care and training future healthcare leaders.
Why work here:
- Academic environment with teaching and research opportunities
- State-of-the-art simulation and learning facilities
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
- Direct impact on future clinicians and patient care
Howard R. Levine Center for Education
This center brings together leading academic programs, including Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Carolinas College of Health Sciences and a K-12 STEAM lab.
It creates a pipeline for future talent while supporting learning at every stage.
Why work here:
- Cross-functional academic partnerships
- Innovative learning environments
- Opportunities to support education and workforce development
- Focus on long-term community impact
IRCAD North America (Advanced Surgical Training Institute)
Located at The Pearl, this world-class center helps drive groundbreaking advancements in healthcare while creating unique opportunities for learning and professional growth.
Connect Labs Charlotte by Wexford
Connect Labs Charlotte is as an incubator designed to help companies move more quickly from concept to commercialization. The facility provides flexible office space, wet and dry laboratories, shared scientific equipment and access to investors, mentors and industry expertise. It’s currently home to 20 early-stage companies. The space is managed by The Pearl’s developer, Wexford Science & Technology.
Research, innovation and health technology spaces
The Pearl brings together startups, established companies and academic programs on one shared campus. Within its research building, there is a strong presence from strategic partners including Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers and Stryker.
This environment encourages collaboration between clinicians, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Why this matters to you:
- Exposure to emerging technology and innovation
- Opportunities to collaborate across industries
- Career paths in research, data and product development
- Fast-growing, future-focused ecosystem
Community and collaborative spaces
The Pearl is designed to foster connection. Shared spaces support learning, teamwork and community engagement.
This environment makes it easier to exchange ideas and build meaningful partnerships.
A new model for healthcare innovation.
The Pearl represents a new approach to healthcare. By connecting education, research and clinical care, it accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
At the same time, it creates new opportunities for teammates to grow, learn and lead. As the district expands, so do the possibilities for your career.