Ohio is rapidly strengthening its position in biopharma, driven by major manufacturing investments, talent development initiatives and a growing innovation ecosystem. In this interview, Joshua Hoffman, director of healthcare at JobsOhio, discusses how companies such as Resilience and Amgen are expanding operations in the state and helping establish Ohio as a leading destination for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Hoffman explains how strategic investments are supporting the industry's workforce needs at every level. From a dedicated life sciences training center focused on technician and operator roles to the Ohio Discovery Corridor's effort to increase STEM talent, Ohio is building the foundation needed to support both current employers and future industry growth.
The conversation also explores the value of connecting Ohio's leading research, healthcare and academic institutions across Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. Hoffman shares why collaboration, infrastructure, affordability and access to talent are helping Ohio compete for a greater share of the industry's next wave of investment. He examines how the state is positioning itself for continued biopharma expansion.