life sciences

BioNJ officially signed on as a foundational member of the New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal, on July 14, 2026.
Jul 14, 2026

On the scene: New Jersey Innovation Hub launches at HELIX

NJBIZ was on the scene July 14 as BioNJ officially signed on as a foundational member of the New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal.

HELIX 1 in New Brunswick. - PROVIDED BY JLL
Jul 13, 2026

Portal opens NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX with 16 startups

Portal Innovations has opened the NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX in New Brunswick with 16 founding startups and life sciences support.

Novartis is a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.
Jul 7, 2026

Novartis cutting 322 more jobs at NJ headquarters (updated)

Novartis will cut 322 jobs at its East Hanover headquarters, marking the fourth round of New Jersey layoffs this year.

Laboratory
Jul 6, 2026

Novartis to acquire Myricx Bio in $1.5B cancer deal

Novartis will acquire Myricx Bio for up to $1.5B, expanding its antibody-drug conjugate pipeline for cancer treatments.

List: Life Sciences
Jul 1, 2026

Merck tops New Jersey life sciences employers list

Merck leads New Jersey's largest life sciences employers, followed by NJIT, BD and Montclair State University.

Pharmaceutics
Jun 29, 2026

New Jersey builds on legacy of leadership in life sciences

New Jersey's life sciences industry tops 127,000 workers as a new report highlights biotech growth, manufacturing and innovation.

Life sciences lab
Jun 22, 2026

Report: NJ expands life sciences leadership

New Jersey expands its life sciences leadership with biotech growth, new biomanufacturing space and innovation investments.

2026 Innovate 100
May 14, 2026

INNOVATE100 celebrates tech leaders across New Jersey

INNOVATE100 honored more than 300 New Jersey innovation leaders during a networking event in New Brunswick.

Located along Route 202/206 in Bridgewater, Continuum will bring up to 1.1 million square feet of new construction to a more than 60-acre campus.
May 11, 2026

Advance bringing 1M-SF life sciences campus to Bridgewater

The Continuum project will emphasize advanced manufacturing and logistics, too, to establish an end-to-end innovation ecosystem in Somerset County featuring amenities, retail space and more.

Novartis
Apr 30, 2026

Novartis reports progress on $23B US manufacturing expansion

Novartis advances its $23B U.S. manufacturing plan, expanding R&D and drug production as it aims to produce key medicines domestically.

HELIX NJ preview event
Apr 29, 2026

Leaders preview NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX

Leaders preview the HELIX NJ Innovation Hub in New Brunswick, highlighting life sciences collaboration, startup support – and why New Brunswick is an ideal location for the facility.

Cell Shuttles at Cellares' Bridgewater Smart Factory
Apr 29, 2026

Cellares to manufacture Cabaletta CAR-T under 10-year deal

The 10-year deal will enable automated, large-scale production for autoimmune diseases with Cabaletta Bio's rese-cel therapy.