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The Making of a Biotechnology The Making of a Biotechnology Workforce in the Piedmont Triad Workforce in the Piedmont Triad
Region & Forsyth County, NCRegion & Forsyth County, NC
Russ H. ReadRuss H. ReadExecutive DirectorExecutive Director
National Center for the Biotechnology WorkforceNational Center for the Biotechnology WorkforceForsyth TechForsyth Tech
Winston-Salem, NCWinston-Salem, NCOctober 24, 2005October 24, 2005
Knowledge-based IndustryKnowledge-based Industry
Biotechnology a complex knowledge - Biotechnology a complex knowledge - based technological approach:based technological approach:
2002 Brookings Institution Report2002 Brookings Institution Report
Biomedical Research infrastructure
Economic Development support
Venture capital
Entrepreneurs
Requirements for SuccessRequirements for Success
Biotechnology’s PotentialBiotechnology’s Potential
• Food & agriculture
• Medicine
• Environment
• Information
• Other
Photograph by:Steve Brown & Carl A. Sharif - NYT Pictures
““Vast and Imaginative”Vast and Imaginative”
US Biotechnology IndustryUS Biotechnology Industry
CompaniesCompanies Sales ($B) Sales ($B) EmployeesEmployees
United States 1,466 $30 194,600
US Biotechnology IndustryUS Biotechnology IndustryFirst Tier First Tier States & RegionsStates & Regions
North Carolina RankingsNorth Carolina Rankings
Recognized Globally as a Leading Life Recognized Globally as a Leading Life Science CommunityScience Community
• NC # 3 US biotech state (Ernst & Young, 2004)
• Research Triangle #3 biotech metro area(Milken Institute, 2004)
• # 1 in Biotech Human Capital & Biotech Workforce
BiotechnologyBiotechnology
• Economy based on living organisms
• Outstanding research universities
• Four medical schools
• World’s largest research park (RTP)
• Progressive tradition
A Natural Fit for North CarolinaA Natural Fit for North Carolina
North Carolina’s Biotech North Carolina’s Biotech FutureFuture
Statewide Strategic Plan for Statewide Strategic Plan for BiotechnologyBiotechnology
“New Jobs Across North Carolina”
54 strategic recommendations• Three immediate priorities:
– Recruit and expand biomanufacturing companies– Create more start-up companies– Spread biotechnology statewide
Biotechnology Industry Biotechnology Industry CharacteristicsCharacteristics
• Small
• Highly Regulated
• Young and Still Developing
Biotechnology Occupational Biotechnology Occupational CharacteristicsCharacteristics
• Specialized Skills• High Level of Education• Higher Wages
Employment Projections 2002-12Employment Projections 2002-12
• Industry– Scientific research, development &
technical services: 70%– Pharmaceutical & medical manufacturing:
23%• Occupations
– Life, physical & social scientists: 17%– Biological scientists: 19%– Biological technicians: 19%
Long & Short-Term SolutionsLong & Short-Term Solutions• Community Colleges Hold the Key
Demand-Driven ProcessDemand-Driven Process
opportunity
implementation
results
sustainability
needs
Diverse Training NeedsDiverse Training Needs• Similar type of Biotech job
positions exist across the country
• There are emerging biotechnology specializations
• Examples: research & research & development, development, bioprocessing/biomanufacturbioprocessing/biomanufacturing and bioinformaticsing and bioinformatics
Skill/Education RequirementsSkill/Education Requirements
Discovery Research Technician or AssistantDiscovery Research Technician or Assistant• Description:
– Perform research tasks & experiments– Analyze & interpret data– Write experimental protocols, reports, & summaries– Handle & purchase lab equipment and supplies
• Entry- Level Position:– Associate degree in science with related experience with
annual salary of $25,000+
Piedmont Triad AreaPiedmont Triad Area
• 1,517,790
Population 1,517,790
Largest Industry in terms of employees - Health Care
per capita income $25,000Forsyth
Location- 60-90 miles from Charlotte and Raleigh (RTP)Location- 60-90 miles from Charlotte and Raleigh (RTP)
CoreNet Global Deal o the Year
Piedmont TriadPiedmont Triad
Manufacturing Employment 2000 - 2004Manufacturing Employment 2000 - 2004
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
147,000
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Piedmont TriadPiedmont Triad Layoffs/ClosingsLayoffs/Closings
Between 2001 and 2004, there were 361 reported closings affecting over 16,760 people, and 191 layoffs affecting over 12,996 people.
Major layoffs or closings at:RJ Reynolds, Lexington Home Brands, Sara Lee, Thomasville Furniture, Pillowtex, Unifi, Wachovia
The case for diversification of the region’s economyThe case for diversification of the region’s economy
BiotechBiotech Opportunities ?Opportunities ?
Necessary BehaviorsNecessary Behaviors• Vision / Leadership /
Desire• Collaboration• Volunteerism• Entrepreneurialism
capital
workforce
Infrastructure
Basic IngredientsBasic Ingredients
Biotech Research & Development Biotech Research & Development - the Piedmont Triad - the Piedmont Triad
–FTCC–WFUSM–WSSU–UNC-G–NC A&T
Biomedical Research Biomedical Research InfrastructureInfrastructure
Piedmont Triad Capital PossibilitiesPiedmont Triad Capital Possibilities
Capital & Capital & Entrepreneurial ActivityEntrepreneurial Activity
Angel capital & Local Venture - Piedmont Angel Network- Inception Micro Angel Fund
Knowledge & Environment- Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurs Network- Wake Forest Babcock Business Incubator- Nussbaum Incubator- Seed Stage Advisory- Winston - Salem Technology Council
““New” Economic Development Groups New” Economic Development Groups in the Piedmont Triadin the Piedmont Triad
Two active research parks being built
Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurs Network (PTEN)
Piedmont Triad Partnership
Chambers 3, Triad
Action Greensboro
Winston - Salem Chamber’s Technology Council
NC Department of Commerce
NC Regional Biotechnology Office
Piedmont Triad Biotechnology Advisory Board (schools universities, for profits)
Life Sciences Executive Round Table
Strong, Cooperative OrganizationsStrong, Cooperative Organizations
InventoryInventoryBiotechnology IndustryBiotechnology Industry
- the Piedmont Triad- the Piedmont Triad
12 medical device manufacturers
8 medical service providers
4 clinical laboratories
9 biotechnology companies
16 pharmaceutical companies
33 support/service companies
49 Life Sciences Related 49 Life Sciences Related CompaniesCompanies
Piedmont TriadPiedmont TriadLife Science/BT EmploymentLife Science/BT Employment
• Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center-3,800 Medical research and education• Laboratory Corp Of America- 3,200-Clinical and anatomical laboratory services• Spectrum Laboratory Network- 1,000-Laboratory services for physicians offices and hospitals• Procter and Gamble Co. -765-Manufactures consumer products• Syngenta Crop Protection -740-Agricultural biotechnology• Banner Pharmacaps -566-Manufactures soft-gel capsules and caplets• Carolina Biological Supply Company 530- world-class support for science & math• Arrow International Inc. 500-Manufactures heart catheters • ConvaTec 325- Manufactures ostomy care, skin care and advanced wound care products• Ventlab Corp. 300-designs and manufactures critical care and emergency medical devices• Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. 260-manufactures medical and surgical equipment • Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp. 256-Produces specialty chemicals• Shionogi Qualicaps, Inc. 180-Manufactures empty two-piece capsules and encapsulation
equipment• TriPath Imaging Inc- 160-Diagnostics; cervical cancer screening• Novartis Animal Health US Inc. 150-develops and manufactures veterinary pharmaceuticals• Physicians Laboratories -130-Makes Revival Soy-based products• Targacept – 90- drug discovery and development• Transtech Pharma- 80- drug discovery and development
13,000 jobs- Critical People Mass & Bio-Cluster Formation13,000 jobs- Critical People Mass & Bio-Cluster Formation
Forsyth CountyForsyth CountyWinston-Salem- Biotech ClusterWinston-Salem- Biotech Cluster
Leverage InfrastructureLeverage Infrastructure
– PTRP – a 200-acre research park (planning to be one of largest urban research parks in U.S.)
– NC Biotech Center’s Triad office – the Center’s first satellite office
– WFU School of Medicine - #32 nationally in NIH funding; Dept. of Public Health Sciences ranked #1
– Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center – #1 in licensing revenue among NC’s universities; $170 million in research grants and awards (FY 2004)
– Globally recognized Institute of Regenerative Medicine
Piedmont Triad Biotechnology Piedmont Triad Biotechnology Advisory BoardAdvisory Board
Acting on 21 Top InitiativesActing on 21 Top Initiatives • Assessment/Inventory will show trends, resources, gaps
• Identify projects, goals, vision in three timelines
• Short Term Projects: ex: Assessment, Economic Index, Events Workforce
• Mid Term Goals: ex: Marketing, wet-lab incubator, pilot scale mfg
• Longer Term Vision: ex: International Business Incubator, Biomanufacturing facility recruitment
Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment RevealsReveals
• BT Workers at the technician level are a high need for the present & future
““ You train them they will have jobs ”You train them they will have jobs ”
grants, in- kinds
Internal/ External advisors
CurriculumNot to be reinvented
Implement & evaluate utility
Personnelfaculty
The Biotech Program ProcessThe Biotech Program Process
PossibilitiesPossibilities
Collaborative modelsCollaborative models
• Articulations with:
-K-12
-Colleges
-Universities
-Employers/employees
-Others
VisionVision
• premiere BT program in R&D in the Southeast
• now considered nationwide to be a Center of Excellence and Expertise in R&D Training
• specialization in training & retraining candidates for the workforce for biotech (Piedmont Triad) job placement
• job placement at companies, universities or medical center research labs
• closely partnered with Schools K-12, WFUHS, colleges, universities and Life Sciences companies
OutcomesOutcomes
Recipient of Multiple Grants from Golden Leaf and DOL: Largest BT training program in NC
• 2004 - 7 graduates: 100% employed
• 2005 - 18(100%) did summer internships
• 250 currently enrolled in program
• Provider of second year BT education for 8 area wide community colleges
• Articulation with all Triad State university 4 year LS programs & WSFCS
• Recognized nationally as a site for the National Center and R&D Training expertise
Partner’s feedbackPartner’s feedback
“love the BT grads, competent and very hands on”
FutureFuture
• Workforce needs are dynamic
• Collaborative spirit
• New opportunities evolve
• Infrastructure extends itself to novel ideas
www.reallysmartpeople.orgwww.reallysmartpeople.org
• US DOL Employment and Training US DOL Employment and Training Administration $5M grantAdministration $5M grant– to enhance capacity for biotechnology training by region;– to develop, implement, and disseminate curricula;– to define technician skill standards for biotechnology
sectors;– make resources of curriculum available throughout the
country.
For information please visit the following web sites:For information please visit the following web sites:www.workforce3one.org
www.biotechworkforce.org
Please visit a DOL/ ETA webinar on the Biotechnology Workforce originally broadcast 9/14/05 by
connecting to either of these sites
Thank you!