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HINJ Op Ed:  NJ’s Life Sciences and Skilled Trades Can Help Secure America’s Biotech Dominance

An op ed by Chrissy Buteas, President and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ)

Published by Tri-State Infrastructure News Network (TINN)

October 28, 2026 ― New Jersey has long earned its reputation as the “Medicine Chest of the World.” Our state is home to a high concentration of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, researchers, and scientists dedicated to developing and producing medicines that save and improve lives. Additionally, the state benefits from a skilled workforce that builds the facilities needed for these advancements.

Today, leadership in America means more than upholding a proud legacy; it’s about safeguarding our economic and national security. China is rapidly expanding in the global pharmaceutical and biotech sectors—across manufacturing, drug discovery, research, and advanced technologies that fuel innovation. Read the full op ed here.