Pharm Country

Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island

Pharm Country spans across the northeast portion of the United States attracting venture capital and startup activity for the life sciences.

Top research universities, including University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Rutgers University, and Ivy League institutions such as Princeton University, Yale University, Cornell University and Columbia University contribute to this concentration of biopharma excellence.

Pharm Country is home to several state life sciences associations including BioCT, NewYorkBIO, BioNJ, Life Sciences PA and RI Bio all working to support companies, advocate for favorable policies, and foster collaboration across the ecosystem.

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In 2025, made or projected biopharma workforce cuts affected about 42,700 employees, according to BioSpace tallies. BioSpace takes a deep dive into which companies and locations were impacted and speaks to experts about what to expect ahead—and why.
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