Eastern NC Biomanufacturing Region Reports Strong Growth, Expands Training Programs

Eastern North Carolina is emerging as one of the nation’s most dynamic biomanufacturing hubs, driven by record-setting investment and rapid workforce expansion. In 2024 alone, the region captured the majority of North Carolina’s life sciences growth, securing $7.1 billion of the state’s $10.8 billion in new investments and more than half of the new jobs created. Major companies—including Novo Nordisk, Johnson & Johnson, Reckitt, and Nipro Medical—are deepening their commitments through large-scale facility expansions and new manufacturing operations. Alongside this surge in activity, regional leaders are scaling innovative training pipelines to help employers fill the specialized roles fueling this momentum.

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