Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is the statewide trade association for the life sciences industry in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1989, it works to create a favorable business and public policy climate, unifies Pennsylvania’s innovators, and represents organizations across the entire life sciences ecosystem including research institutions, biotech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and investment entities. Its mission is to ensure Pennsylvania is a leader in the life sciences sector by facilitating the growth and success of the ecosystem through public policy advocacy and resource connection. The organization actively advocates at both state and federal levels, connecting members with policy updates, industry resources, and networking opportunities.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Products
Annual Report and associated publications
Yearly published report summarizing activities, membership data, event metrics, financials, and economic impact analyses.
Policy briefs and advocacy materials
Targeted policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy resources developed to support legislative priorities and inform stakeholders.
Annual Report and associated publications
Yearly published report summarizing activities, membership data, event metrics, financials, and economic impact analyses.
Policy briefs and advocacy materials
Targeted policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy resources developed to support legislative priorities and inform stakeholders.
Services
Advocacy & Government Relations
Representation of member interests to state and federal policymakers; development and coordination of legislative priorities and advocacy campaigns.
Advocacy Action Center (member mobilization)
Online tools and forms to collect member information, classify activities, and enable participation in advocacy actions and campaigns.
Events & Conferences
Program development and execution for conferences, workshops, advocacy days, briefings, and virtual events to support education, networking, and policy engagement.
S.A.V.E. Group Purchasing Program
Centralized group purchasing that negotiates member discounts and service agreements across laboratory supplies, IT, travel, and publishing.
Membership & Directory Management
Management of membership enrollment, member profiles, and searchable directory functionality through a digital portal.
Communications & Multimedia Production
Creation and distribution of podcasts, newsletters, and other communications to share industry insights, policy updates, and member news.
Advocacy & Government Relations
Representation of member interests to state and federal policymakers; development and coordination of legislative priorities and advocacy campaigns.
Advocacy Action Center (member mobilization)
Online tools and forms to collect member information, classify activities, and enable participation in advocacy actions and campaigns.
Events & Conferences
Program development and execution for conferences, workshops, advocacy days, briefings, and virtual events to support education, networking, and policy engagement.
S.A.V.E. Group Purchasing Program
Centralized group purchasing that negotiates member discounts and service agreements across laboratory supplies, IT, travel, and publishing.
Membership & Directory Management
Management of membership enrollment, member profiles, and searchable directory functionality through a digital portal.
Communications & Multimedia Production
Creation and distribution of podcasts, newsletters, and other communications to share industry insights, policy updates, and member news.
Expertise Areas
- Legislative advocacy and government relations
- Committee and advisory group coordination (federal, state, technical)
- Event programming and advocacy-focused events
- Membership network management and onboarding
Key Technologies
- Web-based membership portal and directory
- Virtual event and webinar platforms
- Online advocacy action and intake forms
- Group procurement / purchasing platforms