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A new analysis, the  Global Biopharma Index , by Cytiva Life Sciences examines global biopharma performance across six indexes. Based on survey responses from over 1200 industry executives in 2025, the index highlights the threat that critical workforce shortages in areas such as cell and gene therapy are having on scientific advancements across the globe.  Download the report here .

Several members of the Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) Board were in Washington, D.C. on March 25 to participate in the Biotech Across America State Symposium, hosted by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology.

The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) will be represented on the global stage this May at SynBioBeta 2026 Synthetic Biology Summit, one of the premier gatherings at the intersection of biology, technology, and innovation. Maria Thacker Goethe will moderate a featured session, “Bio-Ready America: Advancing Bioliteracy to Power the U.S. Bioeconomy,”  highlighting the critical role of workforce development and bioliteracy in maintaining U.S. leadership in biotechnolog

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed on Oct. 31, 2025, a memorandum of understanding with AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck and state entities to establish a training center. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business 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 inve

AUSTIN, TX | April 15, 2026 – The Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI), the statewide public policy voice of the healthcare and bioscience industry celebrating 30 years of advocacy leadership and industry support, today announced a leadership team expansion for THBI and the THBI Foundation. This expansion marks an important step in advancing the organization’s mission to strengthen and expand the life science and healthcare innovation ecosystem across Texas.

Apprenti, the leading national intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship (RA), is proud to announce the formal approval and filing of the National Biomanufacturing Technician Standards with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). Crafted under the strategic guidance of the Apprenti Life Science Advisory Board—which includes leaders from Pfizer, Merck, Thermo Fisher, and Biogen—these standards were developed in close partnership with the Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (L

Photo by: Pavel Danilyuk The Maryland Department of Labor, Governor's Workforce Development Board, and Jobs for the Future (JFF) have published a new set of resources aimed at strengthening the life sciences talent pipeline in Maryland. At the center of the release is Building Maryland's Life Sciences Talent Pipeline: Workforce Insights and Strategies for Inclusive Growth, a report grounded in labor market analysis, employer interviews, and worker focus groups conducted throu

As the U.S. life sciences industry accelerates into a new era of growth—driven by domestic biomanufacturing investment, reshoring, and expanding R&D—one challenge is becoming increasingly clear: the workforce pipeline must be built from the ground up. Most U.S. students have little to no exposure to biotechnology until college, if at all. Meanwhile, community college programs—essential for training the in-demand technicians that power labs, manufacturing floors, and research

Biotechnology is increasingly important for U.S. national security and economic resilience. Biotech leaders from around the country joined NSCEB to chart state and local strategies for strengthening the future of U.S. biotech. Photo courtesy of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) LinkedIn Page 25, March 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) gathered over 100 state

Delaware’s thriving life science ecosystem includes pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, instrumentation, medical device and diagnostic companies, research, development and manufacturing firms, agricultural biotech, hospital and academic research institutes, and an array of essential business service providers. The sector’s significant recent growth has been fueled by new company formation, strategic investments in key sites and facilities, and the expansion of major globa

While more life sciences companies are choosing to locate and expand in New Jersey, a more competitive business climate could be the key to unlocking the industry's full potential. By Jim Pytell, Managing Editor On Mar 5, 2026 New Jersey has been known as “The Medicine Chest of the World” for well over a century. The nickname dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when major pharmaceutical and medical companies began establishing roots in the state – with one o

New Albany has been selected as the inaugural site for the Ohio Life Science Training Center, a state-of-the-art biomanufacturing workforce initiative backed by up to $30 million from JobsOhio. The center will strengthen Ohio’s biopharma manufacturing talent pipeline and support the state’s efforts to capture a $500+ billion domestic biomanufacturing investment opportunity.

BioPathways Northwest Ohio | May 7, 2026 | Bowling Green State University Ohio’s life sciences sector spans nearly 5,000 companies and employs 64,000 people statewide. Northwest Ohio is part of that ecosystem. The jobs are there. The question is whether students can see the path from classroom to career, and whether their teachers have the tools to show them. That’s the problem BioPathways was designed to solve. Nathan Snedeker teaches biology in Plain City. He knows the scie

February 25, 2026 Bio Nebraska and the Bio Nebraska Foundation announced today that they will begin accepting applications for the Marylinn Munson & Bio Nebraska STEM Scholarship and the Bio Nebraska REACH Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. The two scholarships are aimed at supporting Nebraska students pursuing careers in STEM and bioscience fields.  Marylinn Munson & Bio Nebraska STEM Scholarship This scholarship aims to support and encourage Nebraska high school s

Strategic roadmap positions Georgia as the Scale-Up Manufacturing Hub of the Southeast   ATLANTA, GA —February 18 — Georgia Life Sciences (GLS) today announced the release of Pathways & Partnerships: A Roadmap for Georgia’s Life Sciences Sector, a strategic framework designed to strengthen Georgia’s position as a national leader in biotechnology, medical technology, and life science innovation—and to position the state as the scale-up manufacturing hub of the Southeast.   Dev

The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) launched its inaugural Best Workforce Strategies Roundtable, aligning workforce experts and key stakeholders around practical workforce solutions.

January 29, 2026 | Angela Gabriel More biopharma organizations were actively recruiting at the end of 2025 than 2024, based on the new BioSpace employment outlook report. Areas in demand this year include research and development and clinical. Organizations are also prioritizing artificial intelligence hires.

Ohio Life Sciences Association, in partnership with OMA, JobsOhio, and PhRMA, is launching a new Biomanufacturing Industry Layer of the Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model and is inviting industry leaders to help shape this critical statewide workforce initiative. January 13, 2026 Ohio Life Sciences Association Partners with OMA, JobsOhio, and PhRMA to Launch New Biomanufacturing Layer of Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s biomanufacturing sector is

Governor’s Reshoring Task Force Puerto Rico’s recent announcement of $2 billion in reshoring investment commitments and over 1,533 new jobs - from Lilly, Amgen and AbbVie, with additional announcements expected - underscores the island’s competitiveness and leadership as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing in the life sciences. This momentum reflects a coordinated effort among government, industry, and partners to strengthen U.S. supply chains while creating high-quali

WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2025) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) , in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released today its latest biennial report on best practices in bioscience economic development initiatives: The U.S. Bioscience Industry: A Powerful Engine for State Economies. The report details the diverse strategies states, cities, and municipalities are using to strengthen the bioscience ecosystem in their communi