Toronto’s life-sciences sector is booming. According to economic development reports, the city’s life-sciences companies employ more than 30,000 professionals and generate over $3.5 billion in economic output, with employment surging 35 percent between 2022 and 2023. Investments in biomanufacturing and government support are driving an expansion that is expected to create thousands of new jobs over the coming decade. Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and health-technology firms are vying for specialised talent, making strategic recruitment a priority.
2025 hiring trends in Toronto’s life‑sciences and biotech sector
A growing demand for R&D and clinical specialists. New funding and research programs are creating openings for scientists, lab technicians, and clinical-trial coordinators at all experience levels.
Cross-disciplinary skill sets. Employers increasingly seek professionals who combine life‑science expertise with data analytics, AI and machine‑learning capabilities to accelerate drug discovery and personalised medicine.
Regulatory and quality-compliance expertise. As production scales, companies need specialists who understand global regulatory frameworks, quality systems and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Competition from other industries. Tech companies, hospitals and health‑tech start‑ups are courting the same pool of data scientists and engineers, intensifying competition for talent.
Automation and biomanufacturing skills. The push toward advanced biomanufacturing requires engineers skilled in automation, robotics and process scale‑up.