FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Columbus, Ohio (March 3, 2026) – Following the statewide announcement in September 2025 of an investment of up to $30 MM in a biomanufacturing workforce initiative, the Ohio Life Sciences Association and JobsOhio announced the selection of The New Albany International Business Park as the location for the newly named, state-of-the-art “Ohio Life Science Training Center.” The City of New Albany hosts a vibrant and diverse Health and Life Sciences industry cluster within the business park, including American Regent, Amgen, Hims & Hers, and Pharmavite as part of the heart of the Ohio Discovery Corridor. The investment will support life sciences employers across Ohio and strengthen the state’s biopharma manufacturing talent pipeline.
The life science industry employs 18,000 people in central Ohio and 64,000 across the state. This investment is intended to support Ohio’s capture of the $500 billion-plus biomanufacturing domestic investment pipeline and the industry’s commitment to growing 3,300 Ohio-based jobs over the past five years.
The training center represents a significant public-private partnership built to satisfy Ohio’s growing demand for skilled talent in biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, while also making Ohio an attractive destination for companies expanding U.S.-based drug manufacturing. The facility will be a statewide resource and will anchor an eventual statewide network of training locations, with consistent content, utilizing universities, community colleges, and technical schools.
The global competition for bioscience companies is intense because these companies create high-paying jobs. Our ability to continue to compete for these opportunities on the global stage requires us to act with urgency to deliver a skilled workforce. This new world-class training center sends a clear message about our priorities and ability to deliver. The ability to stack hands across the public and private sector is a competitive advantage that sets us apart – JobsOhio investing statewide, New Albany investing locally and industry engagement to ensure the training aligns with real opportunity.
Jason HallCEO of the Columbus Partnership
The statewide initiative represents a collective effort to align public and private partners to invest in the future of Ohio’s workforce ecosystem. As part of the initiative, the City of New Albany has stepped up to help support the generational opportunity with a $5 million investment over five years for the development and long-term success of the training center. This local investment complements JobsOhio’s $30 million investment to seed and scale the initiative.
Ohio is making a foundational investment in its workforce to capture an unprecedented opportunity in biomanufacturing. With partners like the City of New Albany, the Ohio Life Science Training Center will fuel Ohio’s rise as a national leader in manufacturing medicine.
J.P. NauseefJobsOhio President and CEO
The training center will focus on programming aligned with entry-level employment, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), contextualized manufacturing foundations, and lab skills. To deliver these modules, the facility will have simulated clean rooms, labs, classrooms, and meeting spaces designed to prepare Ohioans for in-demand operator roles in biopharma manufacturing. Training will be developed in partnership with industry to ensure graduates are workforce-ready on day one.
New Albany’s investment in this training center strengthens the life sciences companies that call our community home while helping build the skilled workforce Ohio needs to compete nationally. This commitment supports business growth, creates opportunity for our residents, and positions our region and state as leaders in biomanufacturing.
Mayor Sloan SpaldingCity of New Albany
Ohio Life Sciences will operate the training center and collaborate with industry, higher education institutions, community colleges, and technical schools to expand training consistently across the state.
The project deepens the Ohio Life Sciences’ partnership with the City of New Albany and reflects a shared commitment to supporting Ohio’s existing life sciences companies while accelerating future growth. New Albany’s designation as a Premier Life Science Ready Community underscores its readiness to support industry-aligned workforce development tied to statewide priorities.
This investment reflects Ohio’s commitment to building a world-class life sciences workforce. By bringing partners together around shared priorities, we’re strengthening today’s industry and creating new opportunities for growth across the state.
Eddie PaulinePresident and CEO, Ohio Life Sciences
By aligning local, regional, and state priorities with industry needs, this new resource strengthens Ohio’s position as a premier destination for life sciences innovation, promising economic benefits for Ohio communities and better access to life-changing treatments for patients across the nation.
Media Contact:
Natalie Monroe, Ohio Life Sciences Association
614.406.9297
nmonroe@ohiolifesciences.org
About Ohio Life Sciences
Ohio Life Sciences advocates for the common interests of the state’s life sciences community, convenes dynamic companies, people, and institutions to elevate the ecosystem in Ohio while supporting those that drive health, economic and social well-being in communities across the globe. Learn more at OhioLifeSciences.org and follow us on LinkedIn.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO, JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
The City of New Albany
New Albany, Ohio, is a strategically planned community of nearly 12,000 residents, located approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Columbus and just 10 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Known for its pastoral setting, timeless architecture, world-class amenities, and attention to detail, New Albany offers an exceptional quality of life. The community is also home to one of the Midwest’s largest master-planned international business parks, featuring dual-feed electric power and robust fiber-optic infrastructure to support companies of all sizes.
