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While Houston isn’t yet on the same level as major life sciences hubs, it has plenty to offer and room to grow, according to CNS Pharmaceuticals, RadioMedix and Greater Houston Partnership executives.
Labor Market Reports
BioSpace’s Q3 2025 U.S. Life Sciences Job Market Report reveals a turbulent quarter for biopharma hiring, with record declines in job postings, rising layoffs, and cautious employer sentiment shaping the industry’s employment landscape.
BioSpace data show biopharma professionals faced increased competition for fewer employment opportunities during the second quarter of 2025, with increased pressure from further layoffs.
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Of the 25 companies receiving tax incentives in Massachusetts, 23 will add jobs outside of Boston and Cambridge. Medtronic, which is receiving the largest award, will create 220 roles in Billerica. Other recipients include AbbVie, Dyne Therapeutics and Viridian Therapeutics.
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Pfizer is looking to strengthen its grip on mRNA research and development with a $470 million new facility, and Eikon is planning to open a 25,000 facility. Both will be based in New York.
Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Kendall Square just got a little more crowded following the announcement that life sciences giant Bayer opened its new Research and Innovation Center.
BioSpace spoke with three CEOs: Alto Neuroscience’s Dr. Amit Etkin, Omega Therapeutics’ Mahesh Karande and Rain Therapeutics’ Avanish Vellanki about their companies’ employment growth.
The life science industry is growing rapidly, and many companies have announced expansions and job creation. Still, others have been forced to cut costs and slash jobs. For that and more, continue reading.
In an overwhelming vote of support, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the creation of a new department within the National Institutes of Health that is focused on biomedical innovation.
Regeneron has broken ground on a $1.8 billion expansion of its Tarrytown, NY facilities that will add at least 1,000 new full-time jobs.
According to a recent report, the New York City Metro area is home to 7% of the U.S. population but contains 10% of all U.S. biochemists and biophysicists and 12% of U.S. chemists.
Takeda announced it secured 600,000 square feet of research and development and office space in new construction at Cambridge’s Kendall Square.
Since 2020, the life sciences industry has worked to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. But one sector’s growth has far outpaced the others–the biotech industry.
Horizon Therapeutics’ Bill Rees spoke to BioSpace about the scientific discovery and collaboration potential of its new Rockville, Maryland site, which is expected to open in 2024.