The Philadelphia Biotech Jobs Fair, held on November 19, 2024, at The Curtis in Philadelphia, was a significant event connecting job seekers with leading employers in the biotech and life sciences sectors.

Hosted by BioLabs Philadelphia and BioStrategy Partners, the fair featured over 25 employers and attracted more than 400 job seekers, ranging from entry-level candidates to experienced professionals and PhDs. The event’s agenda included employer resource tabling, resume reviews, and two career pathways panels focusing on scientific and adjacent life science careers. The event included impact partners Keystone Life Sci Collaborative and Philadelphia Works’ Good Jobs plus 2 dozen other workforce provider and academic institutions in the region.

The fair provided attendees with opportunities to network, gain insights into various career paths, and connect with potential employers in the Greater Philadelphia biotech ecosystem. Leading employers included PharmaBlock, Spark Therapeutics, GSK, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Integral Molecular, Millipore Sigma, WuXi Advanced Therapies, and many more.

For a closer look at the event and its impact on empowering careers in the biotech industry, see below for interview by BioBuzz with Dr. Melina Blees, PhD, Business Operations & Strategy Director + Head of Biolabs Philadelphia: