Biotechnology Industry and Biotechnology Industry and Initiative UpdateInitiative UpdateEWD EDPACFebruary 3, 2011
Jeffery O’NealState Director - Biotechnology InitiativeEconomic and Workforce DevelopmentCalifornia Community Colleges
Biotechnology isAdvanced tools of biology used by many industries, new and traditional
Agricultural Pharmaceutical Environmental Energy Law enforcement Military
Law Enforcement/Military
CSI DNA typing of felons
Huge database
Military DNA typing of soldiers 911 and battlefield victims
Law Enforcement/Military/Environment
Plants that detect explosives and landmines “Sentinel Plants” Can react to levels 1/100th of what a dog can sniff.
Can detect explosives and toxic chemicals
Environment
Tracking endangered species by DNA typing Environmental clean up
Bacteria that “eat” oil spills Detection of pathogens in the
environment/food supply Rapid detection of “weaponized” microbes
Biotech in the Pharmaceutical Industry
US Data: Of revenues from top-selling 100 drugs: 28% are biotech origin Four of the top-selling 15 drugs are biotech origin, accounting
for 22% of revenues = $12.7 Billion, they are:
Enbrel $3.4B Protein Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis Neulasta $3.1B Protein Boost white blood cells when doing
chemo Epogen $3.1B Protein EPO-alpha: boost red blood cells in
chronic renal failure Remicade $3.1B MAb Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's
Disease
Agriculture
(0 88% of Cotton91% of Soybean85% of Corn
•California is on the leading edge due to creating CIRM (proposition 71)
•Many companies relocated to California or established an office here
“I’m a big believer in stem cell research. This revolutionary science has the potential not only to improve the human condition, but it can also improve California’s economy.”
Former GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
By 2010, a recent economic study projects CIRM’s funding will have generated at least an additional $100 million in new tax revenue for the state.
Stem Cell Research in California
Regenerating nerve/brain tissueSpinal cord injuriesParkinson’s diseaseAlzheimer’s disease
Regenerate muscle tissueHeart muscle tissue damaged by heart attack
Regenerate other specialized cells such as Pancreas and kidney cells Blood cells in people compromised due to chemotherapyBone growth for void fill and non-union fractures
Stem Cell Therapies Under Development
Stem Cell Therapies
Beating heart cells
Regenerated nerve cells
Personalized Medicine
(Pharmacogenomics) Medicines selected based on your genetic profile Less trail and error, less problem with adverse
drug reactions Clarinex vs Allegra
Considered a high growth technology Personal genomics companies
Get you genetic profile for as little as $500 Google and Microsoft investing heavily in this
technology
BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT ENGINE
CHI Biomedical Industry Report 2011
“Biotechnology Lags Only Computers as California’s Largest Technology Employer”
Has Suffered Less in Recent Downturn
First recent employment drop, by 4% from 2009 to 2010
Biotechnology Lags Only Computers as California’s Largest Technology Employer; Has Suffered Less in Recent Downturn
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50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
275,615 273,559
163,392 159,306
117,539 73,135
California Employment by Technology Sectors 2008
% Change March 2008 to March 2009:
NA -0.9% -7.6% -5.3% -5.2% -1.0%California Healthcare Institute, PriceWaterhouse Coopers:California Biomedical Industry 2010 Report
Biotechnology is a Major Driver of California Employment—Influencing up to 4% of the State’s Workforce
Two data sources: California Healthcare Institute & PriceWaterhouseCoopers Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Initiatives 2010
California Healthcare Institute/Price Waterhouse
Coopers Battelle/BIO
Total Estimated Employment 2008 274,000 221,096
Average Annual Wage per Employee 2008 75,000$ 93,149$
Estimated Part- or Full-Time CA Workers Employed Because of Life Science Industry 2008 (Multiplier) 783,000 866,363
2011 California Biomedical Industry Report
Eighty percent of biomedical company CEOs in California report that their companies have been courted by other countries, state governments or regional economic development associations in the past year, according to survey findings included in the 2011 California Biomedical Industry Report, published today by the California Healthcare Institute, BayBio and PwC.
Sixty-seven percent of CEO respondents said that within five years, another country could conceivably recreate the ecosystem that has made the U.S. the leading biomedical region in the world.
Sixty percent believe that another state could recreate the ecosystem that has made California the leading biomedical region in the U.S.
Yet the survey found surprising consensus of confidence in the state's ongoing attractiveness to the biomedical industry, with many CEOs planning to increase jobs, manufacturing, research and development operations within California versus elsewhere.
2011 California Biomedical Industry Report
For the first time in the report's 17-year history, nearly twice as many biomedical CEOs said they intend to increase manufacturing within California (41 percent) versus outside the state (21 percent) over the next two years.
Sixty-eight percent of CEOs said they expected to expand the overall size of their workforce within California, while only 31 percent planned to increase workforce levels outside the state.
Seventy-eight percent of CEOs surveyed said that they maintained or expanded R&D operations within California over the past year, and 88 percent plan to do so over the next two years.
The key reasons cited for locating in California were the availability of a highly skilled, entrepreneurial workforce and California's culture of innovation, anchored by leading research universities.
The Biotechnology Initiative
Economic and Workforce Development Program California Community Colleges
Biotechnology InitiativeCurrent structure
Four centers around the state San Diego – Miramar College LA/Orange – Pasadena City College SF Greater Bay Area – Ohlone College Sacramento – American River College
Statewide Initiative Director, and two Hubs Expanding affiliate centers? – College of Canyons, Fullerton
College
Primary Goals of the Biotechnology Initiative
Direct Services to Industry Serve the industry with quality training and technical
assistance
Capacity Building Assist the colleges to develop and maintain capacity to
deliver training, and improve their responses to advances in technology and shifting industry needs
Career Pathway Improvement Help build the pipeline of workers/students interested in
careers in the biotechnology industry
Regional Biotechnology Centers vs Local Colleges Biotechnology Initiative Centers
Workforce development Direct training to incumbent industry workers
Often short courses for a specific skill upgrade Develop and encourage model programs
Innovative curriculum development Faculty development
Workshops for faculty Improving Career Pathways – outreach to k-12
Local Community Colleges Student courses – pre-service (typically for credit) Local workforce development
Biotechnology Centers Services 08-09 fiscal yr
742 employers received services by the Centers
Over 126 specialized training events (industry focused)
Over 15,000 high school students participated in laboratory experiences
California Community Colleges
110 community colleges
27 Colleges with degree programs or certificates in biotechnology
23 Colleges offering stand-alone biotech courses
www.cccbiotech.org
Programs Respond to Local Workforce Needs
Biomanufacturing focused programs Solano, Ohlone, CCSF
General laboratory skills American River, San Diego Miramar
Stem cell culture Pasadena City, CCSF
Number of Students in Biotech Programs is Growing
Near Term Pay for Biotech Graduates One year after graduation median income for biotech
students rank 16th of 95 fields (2002-2003 academic year)
$39, 275 - Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology $29,494 - Median for all fields (for 95 fields of study)
Biotech salaries typically in top 20% of cc grads
Issues of Transparency to Business
Often descriptions of programs not there or buried on campus web sites Some listed under Biotech, some under
Biological Sciences Not always clear what skill sets students learn Message often tailored to student
www.cccbiotech.org
One Portal to Access Biotechnology Training at Community Colleges
All Colleges listed on website Description of program Link to college web site
Specific buttons/messages for industry, faculty and students
www.cccbiotech.org
Create Community with Faculty Around the State
“All Hands” meetings North and South Exchange ideas, best practices, technology
updates – industry speakers Sponsor CC faculty at CSU conference and
other networking events –Personalized Medicine World Conference
Webinar series for faculty on topics of interest and research results Launching this month
Biomanufacturing
Pasadena Biosciences Incubator
Operated by the community college in collaboration with the city of Pasadena Incubated 16 companies with 5 successful
‘graduates’
Pasadena Biosciences Incubator Expansion
To 10, 000 sg ft in 2010 -new 2011 expansion planned
Exemplary Programs
LA Trade Tech College – ARRA fundedFast track to work In collaboration with local WIBs - Process technician
Five weeks at the colleges 10 to 15 week paid internship at company Students screened by WIB
Targeting displaced workers First cohort
100% completion - 30 started - 30 completed Many placed
60 now in the pipeline
Exemplary Programs
San Diego Accelerated Program - ARRA Accelerated Biotech Program with bridge for
displaced and underemployed workers. Three semester program, in collaboration with WIB.
First cohort graduated this spring 60% have found full-time jobs
One employer asked for more graduates
Lori – formerly homeless, single mother
Exemplary Programs
Displaced Nummi workers to Ohlone College programWorking in collaboration with local WIBs and job counselors from Nummi
Variety of local companies interested in graduates
Hosted Senate Select Committee on Biotechnology hearing on workforce in October
UC, CSU and CC testified – facilities tour and conversation with students
Exemplary Programs
Exemplary Programs
Challenges
Biotechnology programs are expensive Increasing pressure to increase enrollments or
run less expensive classes Students are often underprepared
Two thirds of students entering California community colleges assess below college level in Math, English or both.
Summary
A number of colleges around the state offer biotechnology courses or programs
Biotechnology enrollments are growing Biotechnology graduates tend to earn more than
average for all cc graduates Local programs respond to local workforce needs There is increasing pressure on biotechnology
programs due to the expense and relatively lower enrollments.
The Economic and Workforce Development Program Mission:
We invest in California's economic growth and global competitiveness through industry-specific education, training and services that contribute to a highly skilled and productive workforce.
Ten Initiatives Important to California’s economic growth www.cccewd.net