VMS Inc., a biomarketing company and strategic partner to life sciences clients, announced today that it will increase its operations in Indianapolis, creating up to 102 new jobs by 2015.

VMS assists clients with strategic marketing, medical education, health care meeting management and patient adherence initiatives. The company plans to invest more than $1.5 million to expand into additional office space on the northeast side of the city.

“2010 was a record year for Indiana in terms of new life sciences investment, with the state attracting more than 4,000 new job commitments from the industry,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “With great companies like VMS committing to grow here, Indiana is poised to build on that forward momentum.”

VMS currently employs more than 135 associates in Indianapolis and plans to begin hiring additional executive, account and planning professionals in the first quarter of 2011. Further hiring is scheduled to take place over the next five years.

“Regulations surrounding the health care industry are increasingly complex. We provide an important service to our partners as they work to improve patient outcomes by ensuring that their brand strategies, meetings and educational programs are best in class and compliant,” said Andrea Heslin Smiley, president of VMS. “A life science hub, Indiana offers easy access to a number of our clients. Plus, it’s home.”

Established in 1995, the Women-Business Enterprise works with clients ranging from startup life sciences companies to Fortune 500 pharmaceutical suppliers. VMS has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing companies nationwide and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s list of the best places to work in Indiana, among other professional recognitions.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered VMS up to $1,025,000 in performance-based tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. The city of Indianapolis and Develop Indy will support property tax abatement for VMS before the Metropolitan Development Commission.

“Companies specializing in the life sciences choose Indianapolis to establish and grow their operations because of our well-trained and experienced workforce, premier higher education institutions and low costs. VMS is among those companies that realize all of the benefits Indianapolis offers,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “We are excited about VMS’ current growth and future potential, and we are happy to see the company hiring employees for a range of positions.”