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Life Sciences Career Alliance

Building a more resilient workforce for Greater Boston's life sciences industry by connecting skills, partnerships, and pathways.

Who We Are

Launched in 2024 by Year Up United and MassBio in partnership with the City of Boston, the Life Sciences Career Alliance brings together employers, training providers, and community partners to increase access to employment and propel industry growth. We provide companies with the tools, partnerships, and talent pipelines needed to retain and grow a resilient, inclusive workforce.

What We Do

The Life Sciences Career Alliance supports a strong local economy by fostering cross-sector collaboration. We're helping to build, retain, and advance a sustainable, skilled talent pipeline for Greater Boston's life sciences industry through the following focus areas:

Boost Recruitment and Retention

We help employers expand access to new talent pools and enhance retention.

  • Curated Access to Talent

  • Skills-First Manager Training

  • Employer Benchmarking

Deepen Industry-Training Connections

We facilitate stronger collaboration between training providers and employers.

  • Events & Convenings

  • Community of Practice

Expand Career Opportunities

We support job seekers to access and advance careers in the life sciences.

  • Job Search & Professional Skills Coaching

  • Referrals

Resources & Insights

Our Partners

Get Involved

Interested in learning more? Sign up below to get the latest news on industry updates, hiring trends, Alliance events, and training opportunities.