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If we want to make the UK a scientific superpower, we need to address the elephant in the room: the skills gap.
Labor Market Trends
Massachusetts biopharma workforce growth was fairly flat last year, and R&D and manufacturing employment declined, according to a new MassBio report. BioSpace data further highlight challenges facing the state, showing roughly 2,300 people out of work in 2025 and jobs live on the website falling.
Washington has had notable life sciences job growth over the past 10 years, according to a Life Science Washington report. The association’s CEO and a biopharma CEO discuss what makes the state stand out, including its talent pool, AI leadership and entrepreneurship support.
BioSpace data show biopharma professionals faced increased competition for fewer employment opportunities during the second quarter of 2025, with increased pressure from further layoffs.
BioSpace has named 50 biopharma companies to its 2025 Best Places to Work list, including Moderna and Sutro Biopharma, whose executives share what makes their organizations special.
BioSpace’s third report on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in life sciences examines dramatic shifts in attitude around diversity initiatives.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has been praised by many in the life sciences who see it as a step forward in protecting the rights of pregnant employees.
Feb. 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. BioSpace spoke with influential women in biotech and biopharma who are working to make a difference in the lives of other women.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be an asset to any successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative, as long as they are given the proper resources and guidance.
RECRUITING
We sat down with Associate Director of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Metivier and Chief People Officer Jennifer Peterson of Obsidian Therapeutics to discuss what type of candidates they prefer.
Most employers are well aware of the devastating effects the pandemic has had on employee retention. Read on to find out how long you can expect your staff to stay and how to keep them.
Even if you aren’t looking for a new role in biopharma, nurturing relationships will only benefit you in the long run. To help, here is a complete guide to networking in the life science industry.
The increased resignation of employees is making it difficult for companies to keep up with production and meet deadlines. Here are the best ways to attract and keep top talent in the pharma industry.
Successfully managing Gen Z employees in the workplace requires knowing about their distinctive traits and the factors that set them apart.
Learn how to successfully hire interns. Also, find some tips on how to manage and support both in-office and remote interns in our comprehensive guide.
BioSpace’s 2024 Salary Report explores the average salaries and salary trends of life sciences professionals.
WEBINARS
This discussion features DEIB leaders from California Life Sciences, MassBio, Eli Lilly and Takeda. We explore changing attitudes in the life sciences workforce, if organizations are adjusting either their DEIB or communication strategies, and how evolving philosophies around DEIB are impacting human resources and talent acquisition activities.