Industry experts predict a biomanufacturing talent shortage by 2028 due to gaps in existing skills and increased technology demands. Jason Beckwith, PhD, emphasizes the need for cross-industry recruiting, upskilling, and employee retention strategies. Collaborations with institutions like NIBRT and UCL are underway to map future skill requirements, urging companies to align pay and training to avert productivity declines amid evolving biomanufacturing technologies.