FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2026
Ohio Life Sciences Association Partners with OMA, JobsOhio, and PhRMA to Launch New Biomanufacturing Layer of Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s biomanufacturing sector is growing rapidly, and ensuring a skilled operator and technician workforce to meet that demand is a shared priority across industry, education, and economic development.
To support this need, the Ohio Life Sciences Association is proud to partner with the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA), JobsOhio, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in the launch of a new Biomanufacturing Industry Layer of the Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model.
Developed by employers, the Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model defines the core and industry-specific skills required for manufacturing careers across the state. The new biomanufacturing layer will establish industry-validated, standardized skill expectations, helping to better align education and training programs with real-world workforce needs. This effort supports Ohio’s continued leadership and growth in biologics, cell and gene therapy, advanced therapeutics, and other high-impact manufacturing areas.
Industry Participation Requested
To ensure the competency model accurately reflects the talent needs of Ohio’s biomanufacturing employers, the coalition is seeking industry leaders and technical experts to serve on the biomanufacturing development core team, including:
- Hiring managers
- Operations leaders
- Technical and process experts
- Workforce and training leaders
Selected participants will be invited to attend a two-hour virtual kickoff meeting at 11:00 a.m. on January 21, 2026.
Ohio Life Sciences Association strongly encourages its members to participate and nominate representatives to help shape this important statewide workforce resource.
Submit nominee information through the participation form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DP2CXJF
About Ohio Life Sciences
Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), the state association advancing and advocating 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. OLS is organized as two nonprofit operations to best serve the life sciences ecosystem across the state, a 501c6 (Ohio Life Sciences Association) to serve as the member-based organization focused on economic and workforce development and advocacy; and a 501c3 (Ohio Life Sciences Foundation) focused on delivering research and funding that will accelerate and promote a robust life sciences industry in Ohio. 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.
About The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association is Ohio’s largest statewide business association composed solely of manufacturers. Established in 1910, the OMA’s mission is to protect and grow Ohio manufacturing. It represents manufacturers of all sizes in every subsector of the industry. Manufacturing is Ohio’s largest economic sector, employing approximately 690,000 Ohioans and contributing more than $138 billion annually to the economy. Visit ohiomfg.com, or follow us on
LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube.
About PhRMA
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. PhRMA member companies have invested more than $850 billion in the search for new treatments and cures over the last decade, supporting nearly five million jobs in the United States.
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.VotersforCures.org
www.MAT.org
www.LinkedIn.com/Company/PhRMA
www.X.com/PhRMA
Natalie Monroe
Director, Integrated Marketing and Operations
614.406.9297
nmonroe@ohiolifesciences.org
Ohio Life Sciences Association
