Life Sciences

With a history of developing lifesaving medicine for over a century, New Jersey is where discovery happens.

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A Global Leader in Life Sciences Innovation

New Jersey has the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per square mile in the United States, top-tier universities, and leading life-sciences companies. Businesses here can pioneer health breakthroughs in an ecosystem designed for innovation and success.

Research and Talent in Life Sciences

New Jersey’s thriving life sciences ecosystem includes research universities, incubators, accelerators, funding sources, and top-notch talent. Our State is home to eight of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies, nine of the top 10 R&D companies, and over 4,500 life sciences establishments. These assets unite to fuel scientific advancement and bring groundbreaking new technologies to market.

Crescere forte

And the best is yet to come! The State’s current 22 million square feet of lab space is set to increase by 27% by 2026, giving your company room to grow. From lab to shelf and concept to care, New Jersey’s diverse and expansive life sciences ecosystem has the resources needed for success.

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Kenvue

In April, consumer health company Kenvue, the former consumer healthcare division of Johnson & Johnson, established its world headquarters in Summit. Together with the Governor’s office and the NJEDA, we provided Kenvue with information on incentives, taxes, recruitment costs, workforce, educational programs, and diversity. Armed with a wealth of information, Kenvue announced that it will locate its global headquarters in Summit in 2025. Kenvue will retain its 1,000 jobs in New Jersey and plans to create 300 new jobs.

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CMIC

L'organizzazione giapponese di ricerca a contratto CMIC, che ha sede negli Stati Uniti a Cranbury, nel New Jersey, da quasi due decenni, ha beneficiato del bacino di talenti, dell'accessibilità e dell'infrastruttura di ricerca e sviluppo del New Jersey. L'area è suddivisa in zone per un impatto industriale leggero e offre un rapido accesso alle principali autostrade, tra cui la New Jersey Turnpike. Durante la nostra missione economica nell'Asia orientale nel 2023, CMIC ha annunciato la sua intenzione di raddoppiare il numero di posti di lavoro attualmente presenti nella sua struttura di 224,000 piedi quadrati. In Asia orientale, CMIC ha anche firmato un MOU con la Rutgers University, accettando di istituire un Center of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

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Bioscienze dell'Enzene

Global biotech company Enzene Biosciences, Ltd. will open its state-of-the-art, $50 million biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant on the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, New Jersey. Operations in the new facility are expected to begin in June 2024 and generate about 300 new jobs. Choose New Jersey engaged representatives from Enzene during a business attraction mission to India in 2022 and assisted the company by connecting it with in-state partners, including construction firms, business insurance providers, township leadership, and universities.

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#3

State for Employed Biochemists and Biophysicists

Fonte: Bureau of Labor Statistics

#1

Concentration of Scientists and Engineers per square-mile

Fonte: National Science Board

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of the Top 10 Global Pharmaceutical Companies Located in New Jersey

Source: Fierce Pharma

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New Jersey’s life sciences sector shines in industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, earning New Jersey a reputation as one of the strongest life sciences hubs in the United States.

Biopharma Manufacturing

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Biopharma Manufacturing

New Jersey boasts a robust biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with eight out of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world having a significant presence in the state. Key players such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Novartis, and Teva contribute to the state’s prominence in the sector.

Our universities play a pivotal role in advancing biopharmaceutical research, development, and commercialization. Rutgers University is home to the Blanche and Irwin Lerner Center for the Study of Pharmaceutical Management, as well as the Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (C-SOPS), a collaborative initiative that brings together experts from diverse fields, including engineers, scientists, and industry leaders.

Life Sciences Accordion Biopharma Manufacturing

Biopharma R&D

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Biopharma R&D

New Jersey stands at the forefront of biopharmaceutical research and development — an impressive nine out of the top 10 R&D companies in the world have a presence in the State. Top biopharma R&D companies in New Jersey include Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Gilead Sciences, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Sanofi.

Rutgers University leads the charge with its esteemed Master of Business Administration program tailored for the healthcare, pharma, and biotech industries. Additionally, Rutgers’ Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) is dedicated to pioneering biomedical discoveries, fostering technological advancements, and translating these breakthroughs to enhance human health. The New Jersey Institute of Technology’s BioSensor Materials for Advanced Research & Technology (BioSMART Center) serves as a dynamic interdisciplinary laboratory, unraveling the intricacies of chemical information transformation across interfaces. These assets and more cement New Jersey’s status as a hub of biopharmaceutical innovation.

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Dispositivi medicali

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Dispositivi medicali

New Jersey’s medical device sector is strengthened by the presence of eight of the top 10 medical device companies in the United States. New Jersey has approximately 390 medical device manufacturing sites, providing employment opportunities for about 12,000 individuals. Over the past 25 years, medical device manufacturing in New Jersey has nearly doubled, generating an impressive $4 billion in revenue. Major companies here include Abbott Laboratories, BD, Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers, and Stryker.

At the forefront of research and development in this field is Rutgers University’s Laboratory for Biomaterials Research (LBR). The LBR is dedicated to advancing biomaterials science and engineering.

With such robust research initiatives, New Jersey continues to lead the way in shaping the future of medical devices and their applications in healthcare.

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Terapia cellulare e genica

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Terapia cellulare e genica

New Jersey is a leader in cell and gene therapy, with an impressive 40% of all therapies in development taking place within the region. Industry giants with a presence in New Jersey include BioCentriq, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and PTC Therapeutics. Institutions spearheading advancements in this field include:

  • The New Jersey Institute of Technology offers pioneering educational opportunities including a first-of-its-kind professional science master’s degree program and a graduate certificate specifically focused on cell and gene therapy.
  • In a significant boost to workforce development, Raritan Valley Community College received $3 million in federal funding to establish a state-of-the-art clean room as part of its Workforce Training Center program. This investment underscores New Jersey’s commitment to fostering the talent and infrastructure essential for the continued advancement of cell and gene therapies.
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Incentivi che supportano la crescita

The Emerge Program applies to qualifying projects that invest private capital into the state and create a minimum of 35 full-time jobs. It provides per-job tax credits ranging based on project location, bonuses, and the net benefit to the state. Tax credits may directly offset tax liability or may be transferred or surrendered for 85-90% of their value.  ​

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The New Jobs Investment program supports new or expanded business facilities that create new jobs in New Jersey. The investment must create at least five new full-time jobs employing New Jersey residents.

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The Manufacturing Equipment and Employment Investment Tax Credit applies to corporation business tax liability for investments in certain manufacturing equipment and for certain increased employment.

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The New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Program establishes tax credits against corporation business or gross income taxes based on qualified investment in New Jersey’s emerging technology businesses to stimulate investment. The credits apply to 20% of the qualified investment made in an NJ emerging technology business, with a potential increase to 25% if the business is certified M/WBE or located in an Opportunity Zone or New Market Tax Credit Census Track.

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The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund Program facilitates private sector engagement to raise and invest capital in qualified New Jersey-based companies and promote strategic collaboration in the state’s innovation economy. Proposed Qualified Businesses may access up to $5,000,000 of program investment capital for equity investments, or $6,250,000 for State-certified women or minority businesses, New Jersey university spin-offs, or businesses that utilize intellectual property developed at a New Jersey university that is core to its business model.

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The Net Operating Loss (NOL) Program supports companies in New Jersey with a net operating loss carryover and/or R&D tax credits and have no positive net operating income for the last two years.

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The New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program assists manufacturers that intend to purchase equipment that integrates advanced or innovative technologies, processes, and materials. The program provides grants sized at 30% to 50% of the cost of eligible equipment.

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The Catalyst R&D Voucher program is for New Jersey-based early-stage company efforts to accelerate the development and innovation of technologies to transform discoveries from the research stage into commercially viable technologies, leading to industry and investor interest. Eligible applicants can apply for vouchers up to $40,000 to help offset the cost of leveraging R&D resources, facilities, and equipment at the state’s academic universities and colleges, and federal and non-profit laboratories to advance their technology development.

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The Catalyst Seed R&D Grant Program helps New Jersey-based early-stage innovation-based companies accelerate the development of technologies to transform discoveries from the research stage into commercially viable products and services. Applicants developing life sciences therapeutics can apply for grants of up to $150,000, all other Applicants are eligible to apply for grants of up to $75,000.

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Il Newark Business Attraction Grant di Audible è rivolto alle startup con almeno dieci dipendenti che si trovano nella fase seed o Series A e che desiderano espandersi o trasferirsi a Newark. Le startup ricevono fino a $ 250,000 in sovvenzioni non diluitive in due anni per i costi di allestimento o i pagamenti di affitto/mutuo.

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Il programma Workforce 55+ On-the-Job Experience (OJE) supporta i datori di lavoro privati ​​e senza scopo di lucro che offrono ai candidati idonei l'opportunità di acquisire esperienza lavorativa e possono farlo gratuitamente. Lo stipendio dei partecipanti all'OJE è coperto per quattro settimane da una sovvenzione federale, offrendo ai datori di lavoro l'opportunità di osservare e formare il dipendente prima di assumerlo a tempo indeterminato.

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The On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program is eligible to all New Jersey-based companies who hire full-time positions. Employers are reimbursed 50% of new employee’s wages for a period of up to 26 weeks in exchange for providing training in a specialized skill set.

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Il Federal Bonding Program è uno strumento unico per l'inserimento lavorativo che fornisce ai datori di lavoro un'assicurazione per l'assunzione di persone in cerca di lavoro con una cattiva storia creditizia, che stanno guarendo dalla tossicodipendenza, che ricevono assistenza pubblica o che sono coinvolte nella giustizia.

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L'Opportunity Partnership for Business è a disposizione di tutte le aziende con sede nel New Jersey per supportare i datori di lavoro nella progettazione del programma di formazione di cui hanno bisogno per colmare una lacuna di competenze nel loro settore.

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Il Registered Apprenticeship è un modello di formazione guidato dal settore che combina l'apprendimento retribuito sul posto di lavoro con l'istruzione in aula. Il datore di lavoro può sviluppare una formazione che si allinea in modo coerente con le proprie esigenze aziendali.

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