CBRE identified six major talent trends reshaping U.S. life sciences real estate demand, including a recovery in hiring, growth in secondary markets, increased workplace density, stronger venture capital activity, an evolving talent pipeline, and continued leadership from Boston and San Francisco. Biotechnology R&D employment increased 2.7% year over year in early 2026, while emerging markets such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin recorded significant gains in life sciences venture capital activity. CBRE also found that Dallas-Fort Worth is rising among the nation’s leading life sciences talent markets, strengthening its position as an emerging destination for biotechnology, research, and related real estate investment.
