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New Jersey Life Sciences Workforce Survey

Priority occupations, future skills and workforce-program effectiveness

Purpose

The State is seeking employer input to identify New Jersey’s most important life sciences occupations and skills, understand barriers to hiring, explore effective partnerships and coordination, and improve workforce programs. Estimates are sufficient. Company-specific responses will be treated as confidential and reported only in aggregate.

8-10 Minutes

Estimated time

18 – 20 Questions

Required survey

Aggregate

Confidential reporting
(Except specific member company examples)

NJ Life Sciences Workforce Survey

A. RESPONDENT AND COMPANY

1. Name(Required)

First Last

Job. Title(Required)

Email(Required)

2. Company name and primary New Jersey location(Required)

Company NJ Location

3. Approximately how many employees does your company have in New Jersey?(Required)

Fewer than 50

50-249

250-499

500-999

1,000-4,999

5,000 or more

Unsure/prefer not to answer

4. In what state of development is your company in New Jersey? Select all that apply.(Required)

Research

Preclinical

Commercial – 1 product

Commercial – 2-4 products

Commercial – 5 + products

5. Which operations does your company conduct in New Jersey? Select all that apply.(Required)

Discovery research and translational medicine

Clinical development and operations

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Quality, CMC and regulatory operations

Biologics manufacturing

Commercial operations

Medical technology, diagnostics, and monitoring devices

Distribution or logistics

Cell and/or gene therapy development

Corporate or shared services

Other (specify)

Please specify

B. CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE NEEDS

6. Indicate the percentage (%) of expected new hires by their years of experience during the next two years. (Required)

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100 for each category.

Entry Level

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

1-3 Years of Experience

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

4-6 Years of Experience

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

7-10 Years of Experience

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

11-15 Years of Experience

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

15+ Years of Experience

Please enter a percentage (%) from 0 to 100

7. Where/what are the main sources for new hires at your company?(Required)

Select all that apply

Large pharmaceutical companies

Universities

Community colleges

Other medtech companies

High schools

Other industries

Other states, and why (specify below)

Please specify

8. For the following job categories, what percentage of hires for New Jersey-based roles typically come from outside NJ/PA/NY?

Research & Development(Required)

Almost None (0-10%)

Some (11-25%)

Moderate (26-50%)

Significant (51-75%)

Most (76%+)

Manufacturing(Required)

Almost None (0-10%)

Some (11-25%)

Moderate (26-50%)

Significant (51-75%)

Most (76%+)

Regulatory Affairs(Required)

Almost None (0-10%)

Some (11-25%)

Moderate (26-50%)

Significant (51-75%)

Most (76%+)

Data/AI/Digital(Required)

Almost None (0-10%)

Some (11-25%)

Moderate (26-50%)

Significant (51-75%)

Most (76%+)

Commercial/Business(Required)

Almost None (0-10%)

Some (11-25%)

Moderate (26-50%)

Significant (51-75%)

Most (76%+)

9. In which functional areas is your organization currently hiring or expecting to hire during the next two years? Select all that apply.(Required)

Research and development

Clinical development and operations

Regulatory affairs

Quality assurance and quality control

Manufacturing and production

Engineering, facilities, maintenance and skilled trades

Supply chain, logistics and procurement

Data, digital, IT, biostatistics and bioinformatics

Medical affairs, HEOR and pharmacovigilance

Market access, sales and commercial functions

Business and corporate functions

Not hiring or anticipating hiring

Other (specify)

Specify

9a. Identify up to three roles expected to account for the greatest hiring demand in New Jersey during the next two years. For each role, provide the hiring outlook, required skills and qualifications. (Required)

Priority Role 1

Company Job Title

Standard job family

Career Level

Desired Experience

Estimated NJ hires, next 2 years

Hiring difficulty

Most important skills or competencies – select up to five

Laboratory methods and instrumentation

Bioprocessing or aseptic processing

GMP, GLP or GCP

Quality assurance or quality control

Validation, qualification or commissioning

Regulatory documentation

Clinical-trial operations and safety reporting

Data analysis, statistics or bioinformatics

Automation or process controls

AI, machine learning, cybersecurity or data integrity

Equipment operation or maintenance

Supply chain or planning

Project management

Communication or technical writing

Teamwork and problem-solving

Other specialized skill

Specific tools, techniques, systems, certifications or standards:

Examples: aseptic technique, cell culture, chromatography, single-use bioreactors, LIMS, MES, SAP, DeltaV, Python, GMP, GCP, Six Sigma or a professional license.

Requirements listed above are required

Requirements listed above are preferred

Some are required and some are preferred

No additional specialized requirements

Unsure

Recognized credential, certificate or training program for this role, if any:

Would you like to add another priority role?

Yes

No

Priority Role 2

Company Job Title

Standard job family

Career Level

Estimated NJ hires, next 2 years

Hiring difficulty

Most important skills or competencies – select up to five

Laboratory methods and instrumentation

Bioprocessing or aseptic processing

GMP, GLP or GCP

Quality assurance or quality control

Validation, qualification or commissioning

Regulatory documentation

Clinical-trial operations and safety reporting

Data analysis, statistics or bioinformatics

Automation or process controls

AI, machine learning, cybersecurity or data integrity

Equipment operation or maintenance

Supply chain or planning

Project management

Communication or technical writing

Teamwork and problem-solving

Other specialized skill

Specific tools, techniques, systems, certifications or standards:

Examples: aseptic technique, cell culture, chromatography, single-use bioreactors, LIMS, MES, SAP, DeltaV, Python, GMP, GCP, Six Sigma or a professional license.

Please select

Requirements listed above are required

Requirements listed above are preferred

Some are required and some are preferred

No additional specialized requirements

Unsure

Recognized credential, certificate or training program for this role, if any:

Would you like to add another priority role?

Yes

No

Priority Role 3

Company Job Title

Standard job family

Career Level

Estimated NJ hires, next 2 years

Hiring difficulty

Most important skills or competencies – select up to five

Laboratory methods and instrumentation

Bioprocessing or aseptic processing

GMP, GLP or GCP

Quality assurance or quality control

Validation, qualification or commissioning

Regulatory documentation

Clinical-trial operations and safety reporting

Data analysis, statistics or bioinformatics

Automation or process controls

AI, machine learning, cybersecurity or data integrity

Equipment operation or maintenance

Supply chain or planning

Project management

Communication or technical writing

Teamwork and problem-solving

Other specialized skill

Specific tools, techniques, systems, certifications or standards:

Examples: aseptic technique, cell culture, chromatography, single-use bioreactors, LIMS, MES, SAP, DeltaV, Python, GMP, GCP, Six Sigma or a professional license.

Please select

Requirements listed above are required

Requirements listed above are preferred

Some are required and some are preferred

No additional specialized requirements

Unsure

Recognized credential, certificate or training program for this role, if any:

9b. Are there any additional roles that will be especially difficult to fill, even if hiring volume is low?

Role(s):

10. Which functional areas will become more important to your New Jersey workforce during the next three to five years? Select up to three.

Select between 1 and 3 choices.

Research and development

Clinical development and operations

Regulatory affairs

Quality assurance and quality control

Manufacturing and production

Engineering, facilities, maintenance and skilled trades

Supply chain, logistics and procurement

Data, digital, IT, biostatistics and bioinformatics

Medical affairs, HEOR and pharmacovigilance

Market access, sales and commercial functions

Business and corporate functions

Other (specify below)

11. Over the previous three years, which has been the greatest challenge for your organization's New Jersey operations?

Recruiting talent for vacant roles

Retaining existing talent

Both equally

Neither is a significant challenge

Please indicate which has been the most significant contributor to your retention challenges?

Employees leaving for other life science employers in NJ

Employees leaving for other life science employers in other states

Employees leaving to join other industries in NJ

Employees leaving to join other industries in other states

Neither is a significant challenge

Other

C. HIRING REQUIREMENTS AND BARRIERS

12. Please rate the following factors based on the impact they have on your ability to recruit job-ready candidates. (Required)

Too few applicants

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Foundational-skill gaps

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Credential or degree gaps

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Location, transportation or housing

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Competition from other employers

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Technical-skill gaps

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Insufficient industry or hands-on experience

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Work-authorization or compliance requirements

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Compensation expectations

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

On-site, shift or scheduling requirements

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

Need is too specialized or low-volume

Very Significant Impact

Significant Impact

Moderate Impact

Minor Impact

Unsure/N.A.

D. WORKFORCE PROGRAM USE

13. If your company has not used a New Jersey workforce program, what are the main reasons? Select up to three. If your company has used a program, select ‘Not applicable.’(Required)

Select between 1 and 3 choices.

Not aware of available programs or contacts

Company, workers or training were not eligible

Funding was inadequate

Application or reporting burden was too high

Approval or reimbursement was too slow

Timing did not align with hiring needs

Training or candidates did not meet company needs

Company uses internal or national programs

Need was too small or specialized

Unsure

Not applicable – company has used a New Jersey program (specify program)

Other (specify below)

Please specify

Specify program

14. Has your company or an affiliated U.S. location used an out-of-state workforce program that New Jersey should consider as a model?

Yes

No

Unsure

State and program name

Role or workforce need addressed

What feature worked particularly well?

What result did the program produce?

What should New Jersey replicate?

E. COMPANY TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP

15. Has your company developed, sponsored or co-sponsored a workforce or training program in New Jersey to address a priority talent need?

Yes

Currently developing one

No

Unsure

Program name and priority role addressed

Program type (internship, co-op, apprenticeship, bootcamp, customized training, upskilling or other)

Training or education partner(s)

Most important outcome (completion, hiring, promotion, retention or other)

Please provide program links and materials if available

Upload

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Would you like to add another program?

Yes

No

Program 2

Program name and priority role addressed

Program type (internship, co-op, apprenticeship, bootcamp, customized training, upskilling or other)

Training or education partner(s)

Most important outcome (completion, hiring, promotion, retention or other)

Please provide program links and materials if available

Upload

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Would you like to add another program?

Yes

No

Program 3

Program name and priority role addressed

Program type (internship, co-op, apprenticeship, bootcamp, customized training, upskilling or other)

Training or education partner(s)

Most important outcome (completion, hiring, promotion, retention or other)

Please provide program links and materials if available

Upload

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

16. What actions would have the greatest impact on addressing your workforce challenges? Select all that apply.

Develop industry-recognized credentials

Expand community college capacity

Support incumbent worker upskilling

Attract out-of-state talent

Increase STEM education

Access to industry talent intelligence/data

Improve K-12 career awareness

Public/private workforce partnerships

Expand apprenticeship funding

Other (specify below)

Other (specify below)

17. How might your organization be willing to support a coordinated New Jersey workforce initiative? Select all that apply.(Required)

Identify priority roles and skills

Advise on or validate curriculum

Recognize an industry credential

Provide instructors or mentors

Offer internships, apprenticeships or work-based learning

Interview qualified program completers

Contribute funding, equipment, space or staff time

Participate in an employer working group

Interested, but need more information

Not at this time

18. May the survey team contact you for a follow-up discussion or a separate inventory of your company's training programs?(Required)

Yes

No

Please contact another colleague (provide name and email)

Colleague

First Last

Email

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