U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference

The U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference focuses on strengthening talent acquisition efforts by enhancing industry partnerships with academic and non-profit organizations focused on life science workforce development.  

A first-of-its-kind for the biopharmaceutical industry, the event connects industry hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals with biopharmaceutical manufacturing-focused universities, community colleges, non-degree skill-based pathway providers, and national workforce intermediaries. 

Attendees talk at the 2024 U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference in Boston, MA

RSVP to the 2025 conference in Durham, North Carolina & get priority registration access

Mark your calendars for the 2025 U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference on March 26-27, 2025, at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina. Focused on partnership formation and best practice sharing, the conference is a must for industry, academic, and nonprofit professionals focused on educating, training, recruiting, and growing talent in the biopharmaceutical industry. Make your plans to join us in North Carolina. 

The event kicks off Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025, with a Taste of Durham “No Host” networking, followed by Wednesday and Thursday sessions focused on current labor market trends, artificial intelligence, industry-academic partnership, and the critical role of regional workforce infrastructure in decisions to build and expand manufacturing facilities. All this in addition to unique participant-driven “unconference” sessions and semi-structured networking opportunities. 

RSVP now for priority access to secure your spot for lightning talks and partnering tables before public registration opens on January 14, 2025.

(Your RSVP gives you priority access to registration. Full registration will be required when it opens in January.)

Check out the full program & book your room

The U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference promises informative and thought-provoking sessions as well as unique opportunities to connect and form partnerships. 

Check out the full conference program, including sessions and networking experiences.

Plus, you can now book a room with the special NIIMBL discounted rate.

Industry Benefits

  • Partner with universities, community colleges, non-profits, and other talent providers.
  • Promote internship, job, and skills-first hiring initiatives.
  • Learn about innovative education and training programs and partnership best practices.
  • Gain insight into novel talent solutions, skills-first approaches, as well as the future of recruiting in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Host a table during structured partnering time to facilitate engagement.

Academic/Non-profit Benefits

  • Build relationships with industry.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the skills gaps for biopharma manufacturing roles.
  • Learn about industry growth into emerging areas such as cell and gene therapy.
  • Promote biopharma education programs.

   

2024 Conference Highlights

2024 Participating Organizations

Accelerate Montana

Agncy

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Amgen Inc.

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America

BioBuilder Educational Foundation

BioCrossroads

Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)

BioSTL

Biotility

Campbell University

Cecil College

Clemson University

Commissioning Agents Inc.

Danaher

ElevateBio

Eli Lilly and Company

Felician University

Frederick Community College

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

International Academy of Automation Engineering

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC

Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Johnston Community College

JVS Boston

Kelly Science & Clinical

Life Science Cares

Longview Workforce Advising

Lonza Biologics, Inc.

Made in Durham

Maryland Tech Council

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiative

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

MassBio Education Foundation

Merck & Co., Inc.

MilliporeSigma/EMD Serono

MiraCosta College

Montgomery College

National Institutes of Health

National Science Foundation

NIBRT

North Carolina Biotechnology Center

North Carolina Community Colleges Systems BioNetwork

North Carolina Life Sciences Organization

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Oklahoma City Innovation District

OneTen

Paradox

Pfizer, Inc.

Propel Careers LLC

Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust

Purdue University

Raritan Valley Community College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rx Research Services  (RX RS CRO)

San Jacinto College District

Sartorius Stedim

Scismic

Solano College

Texas A&M University System

The Pennsylvania State University

The Wistar Institute

Thomas Jefferson University

Thrive Scholars

University of Delaware

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Virginia State University

Wake Technical Community College

Waters Technologies Corporation

West Philadelphia Skills Initiative

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Year Up, Inc.

Learn More About Workforce Partnerships

Want to learn more about how you can get involved in the U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference? Contact NIIMBL Workforce Director, John Balchunas.

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We offer a variety of membership options that give you the flexibility to choose your organization’s level of engagement based on technology interests and priorities.

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