life sciences

New Jersey Innovation Institute launched NJII AI Lab, which supports the assessment, identification, design and implementation of AI solutions to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
Jul 28, 2026

NJII president departs to launch Multiplex Bio

NJII President Michael Johnson is stepping down to launch Multiplex Bio, which will acquire Standard BioTools' Mass Cytometry business.

BeOne Medicines' Hopewell manufacturing campus
Jul 23, 2026

BeOne Medicines plans $300M Hopewell expansion (updated)

BeOne Medicines will invest $300 million in a new Hopewell pharmaceutical facility, creating 120 jobs, with a $33.9 million NJEDA tax credit.

Microprocessor
Jul 20, 2026

New Jersey aims to turn science into startups

The investment manager of the NJII Venture Studio says New Jersey has the science and talent to lead in innovation – and that the challenge of capturing the economic value that science creates is beginning to be met.

A foundational member, BioNJ established a satellite office at the New Jersey Innovation Hub within HELIX in New Brunswick July 14, 2026. JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Jul 16, 2026

BioNJ opens New Brunswick office at NJ Innovation Hub

The association opened its satellite office at HELIX in New Brunswick, expanding its role and lending its expertise to New Jersey's emerging life sciences enterprises.

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.