life sciences

Life sciences laboratory
Feb 24, 2026

BioNJ unveils roadmap to boost NJ life sciences leadership

BioNJ released a white paper outlining an eight-year strategy to enhance New Jersey's life sciences sector by elevating its profile, strengthening startups, attracting talent, boosting manufacturing and expanding into adjacent sectors.

Bristol Myers Squibb has two sites in Lawrenceville. -BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Feb 23, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb discloses 247 more layoffs in NJ (updated)

The Lawrenceville-based pharmaceutical giant will eliminate 247 positions in New Jersey as part of a $2B cost-cutting plan tied to a restructuring initiative.

On Feb. 18, 2026, Johnson & Johnson announced a more than $1 billion investment in a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Feb 19, 2026

Johnson & Johnson invests $1B in Pennsylvania cell therapy facility

The New Brunswick-based health care giant will build a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in the Keystone State's Montgomery County, supported by $41.5 million from the state.

Biotech lab
Feb 18, 2026

BioNJ elects Genmab’s Cozic as 2026 board chair

Genmab Executive Vice President Christopher Cozic will serve as chair, following his unanimous election during the life sciences association's annual meeting in East Brunswick.

BioNJ’s annual Dinner Meeting & Innovation Celebration
Feb 6, 2026

BioNJ dinner honors life sciences leaders, Sherrill keynotes

Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered the keynote at the annual event, which highlighted awards, breakthroughs and industry innovators.

From left: Tonix Pharmaceuticals CFO Bradley Saenger; COO Jessica Edgar Morris; U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., Tonix co-founder, CEO and Chairman Dr. Seth Lederman; and Tonix board member Richard Bagger cut the ribbon at the company's new Berkeley Heights headquarters at The Park Jan. 30, 2026. JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Feb 2, 2026

Tonix opens Berkeley Heights HQ, expands NJ biotech footprint

The pharmaceutical firm unveiled its headquarters at The Park as it grows its New Jersey biotech footprint following FDA approval of fibromyalgia drug Tonmya.

Choose New Jersey is a privately funded 501(c)(3) economic development organization with a mission to stimulate job creation and attract capital investment to New Jersey.
Jan 28, 2026

Choose New Jersey rolls out relocation concierge with BDV

Partnering with BDV Solutions, the first-in-the-nation effort will help companies and global talent settle in the Garden State.

Monmouth County Vocational School District students
Jan 26, 2026

NJ vocational school partnerships fuel health care, life sciences jobs

New Jersey vocational schools are partnering with health care and life sciences employers to build a skilled workforce pipeline.

Future opportunities
Jan 19, 2026

NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Biggest business opportunities

New Jersey business leaders share where they see the biggest opportunities in 2026, from AI and life sciences to real estate and tourism.

Novartis is a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.
Jan 12, 2026

Novartis advances $23B US manufacturing plan in Florida

The new, $70 million radioligand therapy facility is part of the company's $23 billion plan to expand domestic drug production.

Biotech lab
Jan 12, 2026

OPINION: How New Jersey is leading AI innovation in life sciences

The Garden State is emerging as a national pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven advances in the field, transforming health care, drug discovery and biomanufacturing.

Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton
Jan 7, 2026

NJEDA approves $12.5M for medtech, maternal health hubs

The funding approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will help support two Strategic Innovation Centers focused on medical technology and maternal and infant health statewide.