Jason Beckwith, PhD, managing director at Merrill, forecasts a biomanufacturing talent crunch emerging around 2027-28, driven by demand outpacing the supply of workers with requisite skills. Highlighting gaps in industry-relevant university training and productivity declines from extended onboarding, Beckwith advises cross-industry recruitment, retention strategies, and upskilling partnerships with institutes like NIBRT and University College London. Addressing talent efficiency is critical as the sector grapples with rapid technological evolution and workforce readiness challenges.