Training Tomorrow’s Biopharma Workforce

As the biopharmaceutical industry expands, companies face a constant challenge: How do you find and train the talent needed to sustain growth? And how is technology reshaping the way we prepare the workforce?

In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with Dr. Gary Gilleskie, Executive Director of the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) at NC State University. Together, they explore the evolution of biologics manufacturing in NC, BTEC’s hybrid industry-academia training model, and the center’s unique impact on workforce development in biopharma and beyond

Gary shares insights from decades of experience in both industry and education—from the early days of stainless-steel facilities to the rise of single-use technology, to today’s booming demand for GMP-trained professionals. 

Topics Include:

• How BTEC bridges academia and industry to prepare talent for biopharma careers
• Why North Carolina has become a hub for biomanufacturing growth
• The rise of single-use technologies and what they mean for training and efficiency
• The importance of hands-on GMP experience for students and professionals alike

This episode highlights the strategies, infrastructure, and people driving innovation in biopharma—and why workforce development is the key to keeping pace with the industry’s future.

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