Core Insights - The 2025 Pudong International Talent Port Forum highlighted the strong growth of the biopharmaceutical industry in Pudong, with over 140,000 professionals, including 22,000 returnees and foreign experts, and more than 20 academicians [1][2] - The "Pudong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship 15 Measures" policy aims to attract global talent by providing 1 million square meters of low-rent youth apartments and entrepreneurial spaces [1] - The "2025 Pudong New Area Biopharmaceutical Industry Talent Development Trend Report" indicates that Pudong's biopharmaceutical industry accounted for over 40% of Shanghai's overall industry scale in 2024, showcasing its core position [1][2] Talent Development - In 2024, Pudong's biopharmaceutical workforce reached 129,900, reflecting a stable increase, with an average new hire rate of 16.3% and a turnover rate of 15.6%, indicating a slight net inflow of talent [2] - The report noted a significant increase in talent in the biopharmaceutical R&D sector, rising from 9.7% in 2023 to 11.1% in 2024, signaling a new direction for industry development [3] - The proportion of individuals with doctoral degrees in the industry is 5%, surpassing the average of 2.6% in other sectors, with over 60% of the workforce being under 40 years old [3] Industry Structure and Trends - The report identifies three key characteristics of future talent needs: high-end, cross-disciplinary, and globalized, focusing on innovative drug development, integration with AI and materials science, and international market expansion [3] - Companies are particularly seeking talent in immunotherapy, cell therapy, antibody RNA and nucleic acid drug development, AI integration, and biosynthesis technology [3] Ecosystem and Innovation - Pudong has established itself as a major hub for the biopharmaceutical industry, with seven new Class I innovative drugs and six innovative medical devices launched this year [4] - The region is enhancing its innovation ecosystem by developing a two-square-kilometer area into a high-energy innovation hub, attracting research institutions and multinational companies [4] - Future plans include strengthening source innovation, optimizing industrial space, nurturing leading enterprises, and improving the overall industry ecosystem [5]