What are Life Sciences and Advanced Biomanufacturing?
Life sciences companies use fields like biology, technology, and manufacturing to develop treatments to devastating diseases around the world. In Maryland, life sciences companies perform advanced biomanufacturing to create and deliver life-changing therapeutics to patients in need.
CAREERS
Launch a career in life sciences because:
- Maryland’s life sciences companies deliver life-changing treatments for devastating diseases, from cancer and Muscular Dystrophy to diabetes and rare diseases.
- Maryland’s life sciences industry pays 87% more on average than other industries in the state.
- Anyone can pursue a rewarding life sciences career, regardless of their background or education level.
- BioHub Maryland makes it easier to earn a life sciences job by offering flexible and industry-specific training in the skills employers value most.
Benefits for
Individuals
- Earn Better Pay
- Gain In-Demand Skills
- Flexible Training
- Join a New Mission
- Find a Fit for your Skills
Benefits for
Employers
- Improve Access to Talent
- Save Time
- Save Money
- Gain a Competitive Edge
- Create Good-Paying Jobs
- Create Opportunity in Underrepresented Communities
TRAINING
BioHub Maryland helps residents of all backgrounds gain the skills they need for a rewarding life sciences career.
In 2023, BioHub Maryland will offer trainees:
- Access to an online skills academy with a library of virtual courses
- In-person lectures
- Hands-on technical training in a life sciences facility (launching in 2024)
Courses are expected to include:
- Fundamentals of the life sciences industry
- Biomanufacturing concepts
- Cell and gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing concepts
- Quality control skills
- Technical writing, data analysis, and much more.
Courses will be provided by the award-winning National Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training, and are expected to include:
- Fundamentals of the life sciences industry
- Biomanufacturing concepts
- Cell and gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing concepts
- Quality control skills
- Technical writing, data analysis, and much more.
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All courses offered will be designed for job seekers of any background to gain the skills they need to pursue rewarding careers fighting diseases and saving lives in the life sciences industry.
CAPITAL
Coming Soon…
Access to capital enables life sciences companies to fund research and bring their ideas to market. But the process for securing capital can be long and complex for early-stage life sciences companies.
In 2023, BioHub Maryland will offer strategic resources to help life sciences companies prepare for fundraising in domestic and international capital markets.
Offerings will include:
- Advice from seasoned life sciences investment professionals.
- Advisory support on investor engagement strategies.
- Guidance on offering materials and pitch deck.
- Fundraising meeting preparation.
Get notified when BioHub Maryland’s capital connections are open!
Key Statistics
Maryland’s life sciences ecosystem contributes:- $20+ billion to Maryland’s economy 1
- 87 percent higher income on average than other industries 1
- 2,700+ life sciences companies 2
- 54,000 local life sciences professionals 1
- $1 bilion+ in federal research contracts secured annually 2
- World’s largest cell therapy manufacturing facility to develop therapeutics for patients 1
- #1 in adult stem cell production and vaccine research & development 2
- 20 percent of the world’s top influencers in vaccine development 1
Sources:
1 Milken Institute report2 MD Department of Commerce
