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Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Workforce Development – A National Perspective

October 2024

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NOTE

(2001-2004)�

INDUSTRY�

Technical writer in biopharma startup as well as in-vitro �diagnostic industry

(2004-2013)

NON-PROFIT

State economic and �workforce development for North Carolina Biotechnology�Center

(2014-2022)

ACADEMIA

Prof. development �programs at �BTEC @ NCSU

(2018-Present)

�NIIMBL

�Workforce�director

Pre 2001��EDUCATION

�BS Microbiology

�MS Technical �Communication

My Journey in Biomanufacturing Workforce Development

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Overview

A little background on NIIMBL

A National perspective on biomanufacturing workforce development

The NC Story

Partnership and Higher Ed in Workforce Innovation

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NIIMBL & �Manufacturing USA

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What is Manufacturing USA?

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Public-private partnership

Federal agencies (NIST, FDA, NIH, others..)
Large and small companies (manufacturers, vendors, technology developers)
Academic institutions
Non-profits
States

Dedicated to advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation and workforce development
One of 17 institutes in the Manufacturing USA Network
Common goal: Drive US leadership in advanced manufacturing

What is NIIMBL?

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Increase Interest In Biopharma Manufacturing Careers

Hire From Diverse �Talent Pipelines

Develop Online and

In-Person Trainings

Advance Non-�Traditional Pathways

Catalyze Cross-�Regional Collaboration

Awareness & Pipeline Development

Education & Training

Build national capacity to meet the talent, training, and workforce development needs of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem. We believe that ensuring the US has a strong workforce to meet the needs of the industry will help to secure US biopharmaceutical manufacturing leadership.

Community Engagement /�Workshops / Working Groups

Project Calls / �Project Portfolio

NIIMBL-Led �Programs & Initiatives��External Partnerships

Building Industry-Academic Relationships

Thought Leadership / Publications

How we work?

NIIMBL’s Workforce Strategy

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A National Perspective on Biomanufacturing Workforce Development

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The industry is growing…..and a talent gap is predicted...

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https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/blog/what-gen-z-wants-from-employers-in-2021

https://news.gallup.com/poll/354653/image-ratings-several-industries-tumble.aspx

There’s an eternal need for increased career awareness…

Generation Z craves meaningful work, but…

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Cross-functional technical and “digital” skills are critical

…but don’t underestimate foundational skills.

pipetting

aseptic technique

SOPs

documentation

cell culture

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Skilled Through Alternate Routes (STARs)

Skills-first hiring is gaining traction…

Community College Degrees

Certifications

Apprenticeships

Badges / Microcredentials

Bootcamp �Training

Disabled / Neurodivergent Hiring

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The national ecosystem has been busy…

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North Carolina’s Biomanufacturing Story

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A little history and context might be helpful...

Traditional manufacturing industries were a cornerstone in NC but declined sharply in 1980s due to offshoring (e.g., tobacco, textiles, furniture)
North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBIOTECH) established as first government-funded economic development organization focused on biotech in the world
Burroughs Wellcome (GSK) layoffs in 1980s/90s triggered massive biotech startup growth
Biomanufacturing eyeballed as a strategic focus for the state...held steady on that focus for the past 30-40 years

NCBIO's (now NCLifeSci) �Biotech Manufacturers Forum (BMF)

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2020+

2015

2010

2005

2000

1995

1990

Window on the Workplace

BMF formed �within NCBio

Window on the Workplace 2003

$70M Golden LEAF Investment

BioWork Launched

BTEC�opens

NCCCS Bionetwork Opens

NCCU BRITE opens

Window on the Workplace 2020

Window on the Workplace 2012

Pharmaceutical Science Network at ECU and PCC

* Data from Window on the Workplace 2020, NCBiotech

NC's strategic focus paid off...

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Partnership and collaboration is really at the center...

Key organizations continue to meet regularly to coordinate, strategize, and compare notes�
NCBIOTECH and NCLifeSci serve as backbone organizations in many ways championing connections and partnership�
Partnerships are getting more nuanced just like everywhere in the country due to increased federal investment

Somewhere around 2012

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Partnership and Higher Ed in Biopharma Workforce Innovation

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What does industry-academic partnership look like?

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Industry – academic partnerships are mutually beneficial.

Industry – academic partnerships have been moving away from a "transactional approach" to deeply-rooted partnership models

One Offs

Research Project
Customized Training
Post Doc Funding

Deep-Rooted Partnerships

Slate of Projects
Reciprocal sabbaticals, post-docs, job placement
Cross-disciplinary / multiple departments
Shared Collaboration "Centers"

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Partnerships ensure curriculum is aligned to need.

Hands-on teaching of industry relevant equipment and technologies requires faculty and staff with industry experience (compensation is an issue)

Industry Advisory Boards should be structured to gain advice on next-gen skills �(not just an info dump, empower the board)

Let industry leaders be your "change champions" but recognize you 1) need a variety of industry stakeholders and 2) can't rely on one or two people�
Know WHY you are bringing industry to the proverbial table

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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Increased growth
New therapeutic �modalities
Dropping degree requirements
Novel inclusivity initiatives

The biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector has grown by 25% over the last five years and is expected to continue growing at a rate of 13% for the next five years
Less than half (42%) of job postings for Manufacturing Associate in biopharma require a bachelor’s degree

Partnerships ensure industry recognizes the value.

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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Increased growth
New therapeutic �modalities
Dropping degree requirements
Novel diversity initiatives

EDUCATION & TRAINING PROVIDERS

Decreasing enrollment
Novel pathways including

Certifications
Credentials
Microcredentials
Badges
Apprenticeships
Hands-on Bootcamps

Regional programs are “gems”

BUT

There is not enough value placed on these non-traditional pathways

Partnerships ensure industry recognizes the value.

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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Increased growth
New therapeutic �modalities
Dropping degree requirements
Novel diversity initiatives

EDUCATION & TRAINING PROVIDERS

Decreasing enrollment
Novel pathways including

Certifications
Credentials
Microcredentials
Badges
Apprenticeships
Hands-on Bootcamps

Regional programs are “gems”

BUT

There is not enough value placed on these non-traditional pathways

Partnerships ensure industry recognizes the value.

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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Increased growth
New therapeutic �modalities
Dropping degree requirements
Novel diversity initiatives

EDUCATION & TRAINING PROVIDERS

Decreasing enrollment
Novel pathways including

Certifications
Credentials
Microcredentials
Badges
Apprenticeships
Hands-on Bootcamps

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