The life science industry is fueling New Jersey’s economy through revenue and job growth, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.
The report suggests the life science industry contributes nearly 85 percent more toward the New Jersey economy than the rest of the states — $47.5 billion, to be exact. There are currently 3,280 life science facilities in the state that employ more than 117,000 people in a variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices.