BioMidwest

BioMidwest is home to manufacturing facilities, biotech, pharma and medical device companies—and BioSpace!—making the heartland a thriving hub for industry.

Major universities in the area, including the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, contribute to the industry’s success to create powerful pipelines of talent in this region.

BioMidwest is also home to state membership associations including iBIO, Indiana Health Industry Forum, IowaBio, MichBio, Missouri Biotechnology Association, Bio Nebraska, Ohio Life Sciences and BioForward Wisconsin.

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Job Trends

6 Companies Hiring in Illinois

July 17, 2025

1 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Layoffs

The 5 Largest Biopharma Layoffs of H1 2025

July 10, 2025

5 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Job Trends

Hiring Outlook: Indiana, California Top 2 Hot Spots for Jobs in May

June 12, 2025

4 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Job Trends

11 Companies Hiring Manufacturing Professionals

May 22, 2025

2 min read

Angela Gabriel

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Manufacturing

Biotechs Secure Alternative Fill/Finish Capacity Amid Scrutiny of Novo Site

Following FDA rejections, Regeneron and Scholar Rock are turning to other facilities to clear regulatory logjams created by quality problems at an ex-Catalent facility in Indiana. Novo Nordisk, meanwhile, has been tight-lipped about whether its own FDA applications have been affected.

December 2, 2025

6 min read

Nick Paul Taylor