Top 10 Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies Hiring OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies hiring OPT students include AbbVie, Viatris, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, spanning biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and science and research roles across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 1,178 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with life sciences, drug development, or biomedical research, these employers offer roles where your degree directly supports the work you'll do.

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Which biotech and pharmaceutical companies hire the most OPT students?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    BiopharmaceuticalsOncologyResearch

    AbbVie has 292 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any biotech and pharmaceutical company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Account Management. AbbVie researches, develops, and commercializes biopharmaceutical therapies across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales131
    • Account Management120
    • Customer Success107
    • Science & Research73
    • Project & Program Management64

    +543 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie292 open
    Clinical Safety Analyst
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Scientist, Chemistry
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Field Reimbursement Manager
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Senior Data Scientist
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Aesthetic Sales Associate
    Austin, Texas · Hybrid
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  2. 02
    Viatris

    Viatris

    GenericsBiosimilarsManufacturing

    Viatris has 178 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Account Management. Viatris manufactures and supplies generic, branded, and biosimilar medicines to patients in more than 165 countries.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales165
    • Account Management162
    • Inside Sales154
    • Business Development13
    • Science & Research10

    +42 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Viatris178 open
    Scientist
    Morgantown, West Virginia · On-site
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    Analyst, Government Reporting
    Remote · Remote
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    Manager, EH&S
    Saint Albans, Vermont · On-site
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    Purchasing Coordinator
    Morgantown, West Virginia · On-site
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    Security Officer
    Moon Township, Pennsylvania · On-site
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  3. 03
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Cancer ResearchOncologyScience

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has 161 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Nursing. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conducts cancer research and provides adult and pediatric oncology care in Boston, Massachusetts.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research169
    • Nursing137
    • Healthcare Administration105
    • Project & Program Management26
    • Data Science & Analytics23

    +114 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute161 open
    Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Pharmacist
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Research Technician
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Staff Nurse
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Clinical Authorization Specialist
    Brookline, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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  5. 04
    Medpace

    Medpace

    Clinical ResearchDrug DevelopmentBiotechnology

    Medpace has 159 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Project & Program Management. Medpace provides full-service clinical contract research organization services to biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research207
    • Project & Program Management143
    • Healthcare Administration110
    • Nursing35
    • Data Science & Analytics27

    +119 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Medpace159 open
    Nephrologist - Medical Director
    Cincinnati, Ohio · Hybrid
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    Medical Director in Pulmonology
    Cincinnati, Ohio · Hybrid
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    Psychiatrist - Medical Director
    Cincinnati, Ohio · Hybrid
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    Dynamics 365 Developer
    Cincinnati, Ohio · On-site
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    Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist
    Cincinnati, Ohio · Hybrid
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  6. 05
    Abbott

    Abbott

    DiagnosticsMedical DevicesPharmaceuticals

    Abbott has 86 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Healthcare Administration. Abbott develops diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals sold globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales37
    • Healthcare Administration34
    • Compliance & Legal28
    • Nursing18
    • Account Management18

    +156 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Abbott86 open
    Associate Digital Marketing Manager
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Acute Care Sales Representative
    Abbott Park, Illinois · On-site
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    Clinical Account Representative
    Cincinnati, Ohio · On-site
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    Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Operations Business Line Leader
    Temecula, California · On-site
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.

  8. 06
    Sanofi

    Sanofi

    VaccinesBiopharmaceuticalsResearch

    Sanofi has 62 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Science & Research. Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company developing vaccines, specialty medicines, and consumer healthcare products.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management31
    • Science & Research30
    • Healthcare Administration19
    • Marketing17
    • Compliance & Legal14

    +134 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Sanofi62 open
    Membership Specialist
    Remote · Remote
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    Documentation Specialist
    Swiftwater, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Community Relations and Education Manager
    Morristown, New Jersey · Remote
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    Senior Associate Scientist
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Manager, GMP Facility, Asset Readiness & HSE
    Pearl River, New York · On-site
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  9. 07
    OneOncology

    OneOncology

    OncologyClinical ResearchScience

    OneOncology has 62 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Healthcare Administration. OneOncology partners with independent oncology practices to support cancer care delivery and clinical research across the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons110
    • Healthcare Administration49
    • Nursing48
    • Allied Health8
    • Compliance & Legal2

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles at OneOncology62 open
    Radiation Oncologist
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Urologist
    Fort Myers, Florida · On-site
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    Hematologist Oncologist
    Palm Coast, Florida · On-site
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    Thoracic Medical Oncologist
    Germantown, Tennessee · On-site
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    Palliative Care Physician
    Athens, Georgia · On-site
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  11. 08
    Beth Israel Lahey Health

    Beth Israel Lahey Health

    Biomedical ResearchScienceHealth Systems

    Beth Israel Lahey Health has 61 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Beth Israel Lahey Health is a nonprofit integrated health system conducting biomedical research across eastern Massachusetts.

    Open roles by team

    • Nursing92
    • Healthcare Administration52
    • Allied Health26
    • Science & Research16
    • Physicians & Surgeons10

    +33 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Beth Israel Lahey Health61 open
    Radiology Tech
    Plymouth, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Hospital-Based Hospice Admissions RN
    Woburn, Massachusetts · On-site
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    MRI Technologist
    Peabody, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Clinical Nurse Manager
    Plymouth, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Registered Nurse (RN) ED Clinical Practice Specialist
    Beverly, Massachusetts · On-site
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  12. 09
    Bristol Myers Squibb

    Bristol Myers Squibb

    BiopharmaceuticalsOncologyDrug Discovery

    Bristol Myers Squibb has 59 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Manufacturing Operations. Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and delivers innovative medicines in oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research49
    • Manufacturing Operations25
    • Data Science & Analytics19
    • Project & Program Management19
    • Healthcare Administration19

    +106 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Bristol Myers Squibb59 open
    Manager, Compliance Facility Utility and General Maintenance
    PR · On-site
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    Associate Director, Epidemiology Strategist
    Princeton, New Jersey · On-site
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    Associate Scientist
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Rebate Analyst
    Madison, New Jersey · Hybrid
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    Scientist, Quality Control (QC) Systems
    Devens, Massachusetts · On-site
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  13. 10
    Precision Medicine Group

    Precision Medicine Group

    Clinical ResearchLife SciencesBiotechnology

    Precision Medicine Group has 58 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Customer Service & Support. Precision Medicine Group delivers integrated clinical research, data analytics, and commercialization services to life sciences companies.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management94
    • Customer Service & Support26
    • Business Development20
    • Account Management16
    • Science & Research11

    +66 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Precision Medicine Group58 open
    Account Executive
    Gladstone, New Jersey · On-site
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    Scientific Director, Medical Communications
    Yardley, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Scientific Director
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Associate Project Manager
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Associate Research Scientist
    Bethesda, Maryland · Remote
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    See all 58+ Precision Medicine Group OPT jobs

How OPT works

OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.

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Biotech and Pharmaceutical OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

AbbVie has the most, with 292 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Viatris (178) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (161). Across the 10 biotech and pharmaceutical companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 1,178 live OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for OPT?

OPT is available to F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year and whose intended work directly relates to their field of study. Pre-completion OPT may be authorized before graduation; post-completion OPT is available for up to 12 months after the program end date. Students in STEM-designated degree programs may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing the total authorization to 36 months.

How much does F-1 OPT cost?

F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.

How do I get OPT through a top employer?

To get OPT authorization, you request a new I-20 from your Designated School Official recommending OPT, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Your employer does not file anything on your behalf, the entire application runs through your school and USCIS. Once USCIS approves and mails your EAD, you may begin working for any employer in a role related to your field of study, including at companies listed on Migrate Mate.

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