LSWC is informed by ‘real-time’ data from:
30
U.S. States and Puerto Rico
2.9 million
Job Postings from 2021 to 2024
700+
Industry Employers
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF LIFE SCIENCES WORKFORCE
As conduits to large networks of industry, academic and other allied stakeholders, the LSWC is ideally poised to facilitate workforce solutions for the industry amidst a constantly shifting workforce landscape impacted by: cycles of growth and retraction; competition for talent; outsized demand for skilled technicians; and the continued need by the industry to access, advance, and retain a broad talent base.
Together, we are a growing body of workforce partnerships and best practices, creating opportunities to build strong engagement and impact across the United States and Puerto Rico.
The Collaborative was built by industry, for industry—with a mission to align and accelerate workforce development nationwide. While recent growth has slowed in some areas, we’re at a pivotal moment. New technologies and evolving business models are driving demand for specialized talent, and this launch allows us to elevate proven models, secure more investment, and position the industry for future growth through support of a stronger national workforce strategy.
— Liisa Bozinovic, Chair, Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative; Executive Director, Oregon Bio
OUR VALUES
Advancing life sciences workforce development through bold partnerships and innovative solutions that connect education, industry, and community.
We are Uniquely Positioned
Our strength lies in local connections. Together, we identify gaps, elevate best practices, and align efforts to grow the life sciences workforce.
Convene national conversations to address evolving workforce challenges
Share & develop best workforce partnerships and practices
Inform workforce policies that boost talent development for the industry
We are Research & Data Driven
LSWC and its predecessor, CSBI, possess over a decade of experience in gathering & analyzing robust data that monitors the most pressing talent needs of the life sciences industry:
Through interviews with leading life science employers
Surveys of human resource and hiring professionals
Job postings data from life science organizations across the country
We believe that Talent Development Starts Early
LSWC helps to scale successful initiatives that:
Reach broadly to attract, expose and develop the next generation of life sciences talent
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​Provide meaningful engagement throughout students’ career pathways
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Increase retention by creating workplaces where all employees have the opportunity to advance and thrive
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight
VABio Welcomes $120M Investment in Training for Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Following the announcement of a combined $120 million investment in workforce training by AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly & Co., and Merck & Co. late last year, Virginia’s biotech ecosystem is rapidly gaining momentum. With an additional $10 million provided by the state, these investments will aim to support the graduation of 2,000–2,500 Virginians annually.
