Top 10 Biotech Companies Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 31, 2026 · 7 min read

The top biotech companies hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Amgen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, alongside companies working across gene editing, RNA therapeutics, mRNA medicine, and rare disease drug development. Migrate Mate tracks 556 live open roles across 10 biotech companies as of August 31, 2026, updated daily. Biotech is one of the few sectors where scientists, engineers, and commercial teams work on the same product pipeline, making it an unusually direct path from individual contribution to patient impact.

The 10 Biotech Companies hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 556 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Amgen

    Amgen

    OncologyManufacturingCommercial

    Amgen has 303 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, the most of any biotech company we track, concentrated in business development (10) and business operations (9). Amgen develops and manufactures medicines in oncology, rare disease, and metabolic conditions, with a decades-long commercial track record. Its scale supports robust hiring across research, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial functions.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development10
    • Business Operations9
    • Account Management7
    • Program Management3
    • Customer Service2

    +19 roles across other teams

    Open roles303 open
    Grad Intern - Operations – Process Development (Summer 2027)
    Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
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    Undergrad Intern - Operations – Process Development (Summer 2027)
    Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
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    Undergrad Intern - Operations – Cambridge, MA (Summer 2027)
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Undergrad Intern - Operations – West Greenwich, RI (Summer 2027)
    West Greenwich, RI · On-site
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    Undergrad Intern - Operations – Holly Springs, NC (Summer 2027)
    Holly Springs, NC · On-site
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    See all 303 roles at Amgen
  2. 02
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    Rare DiseaseResearchClinical

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals has 99 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business development (14) and business operations (9). Vertex develops and commercializes medicines for serious diseases, with cystic fibrosis treatments that have set a high bar for genetic disease therapy. The company has an active pipeline in pain, kidney disease, and cell therapy.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development14
    • Business Operations9
    • Business Analysis5
    • Business Strategy3
    • Clinical Support3

    +16 roles across other teams

    Open roles99 open
    Pain I&A Project Manager (Contract)
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    Senior Principal Scientist, Applied AI & Agentic Systems for Small-Molecule Drug Discovery
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Supply Chain
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Patient Safety ICSR Manager
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    Medicinal Chemistry Senior Principal Research Scientist
    San Diego, CA · On-site
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    See all 99 roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  3. 03
    Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

    Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

    RNAiClinical StageResearch

    Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has 52 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in laboratory research (10) and healthcare administration (7). Arrowhead develops RNA interference-based medicines targeting the liver and other tissues, with a pipeline that covers cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary diseases. Its RNAi platform is one of the more active in clinical-stage biotech.

    Roles by team

    • Laboratory Research10
    • Healthcare Administration7
    • Compliance & Legal4
    • Quality Control4
    • Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)3

    +21 roles across other teams

    Open roles52 open
    Senior Contracts Analyst
    Los Angeles, CA · On-site
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    Scientist I, Histology
    San Diego, CA · On-site
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    Senior QA Specialist
    Madison, WI · On-site
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    Assistant I, In Vivo Research
    San Diego, CA · On-site
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    Director, Organizational Learning & Development
    Madison, WI · On-site
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    See all 52 roles at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
  4. 04
    Twist Bioscience

    Twist Bioscience

    GenomicsEngineeringSynthetic Biology

    Twist Bioscience has 21 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in biotech & life sciences (2) and marketing (2). Twist Bioscience manufactures synthetic DNA at scale for genomics research, antibody discovery, and pharmaceutical development. Its platform sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and biology, drawing engineers and scientists alike.

    Roles by team

    • Biotech & Life Sciences2
    • Marketing2
    • Laboratory Research2
    • Product Management2
    • Business Strategy1

    +8 roles across other teams

    Open roles21 open
    Sr. Staff Scientist - Protein Sciences R&D
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Manufacturing Associate - Kitting
    Wilsonville, OR · On-site
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    Network Engineer
    Portland, OR · On-site
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    Manufacturing Associate, NGS TE Production
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Quality Control Supervisor
    Wilsonville, OR · On-site
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    See all 21 roles at Twist Bioscience
  5. 05
    Beam Therapeutics

    Beam Therapeutics

    Base EditingPrecision MedicineResearch

    Beam Therapeutics has 16 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in project & program management (4) and compliance & legal (2). Beam Therapeutics develops precision genetic medicines using base editing, a technology that modifies individual DNA letters without cutting the genome. Its programs span blood disorders, liver disease, and immuno-oncology.

    Roles by team

    • Project & Program Management4
    • Compliance & Legal2
    • Healthcare Administration2
    • Procurement & Supply Chain2
    • Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)1

    +5 roles across other teams

    Open roles16 open
    Specialist II Product Quality Assurance
    Durham, NC · On-site
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    Senior IT Technical Analyst
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Associate Director/Director, Facilities & Maintenance
    Durham, NC · On-site
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    Vice President, Compliance
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Corporate Counsel/Senior Corporate Counsel
    Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
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    See all 16 roles at Beam Therapeutics
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in a biotech employer

    The most important factor in evaluating a biotech employer is pipeline stage: early-stage companies offer scientific depth and equity upside but carry more risk and fewer resources, while later-stage and commercial companies offer stability and broader functional roles. Look at how a company funds itself and how much runway it has, since biotech hiring can contract sharply after a clinical setback. The culture of cross-functional collaboration matters more here than in most industries, because scientists, engineers, and commercial teams have to work closely enough together for the work to move.

    Pipeline Stage

    A company's clinical stage shapes the work, the risk, and the resources available to you. Earlier pipelines mean more scientific latitude; later-stage means faster-paced commercial and operational roles.

    Funding Runway

    Biotech companies raise capital in rounds tied to clinical milestones. Knowing when a company last raised and what data readouts are upcoming tells you a great deal about near-term hiring stability.

    Platform vs. Program

    Platform companies build repeatable technologies with multiple drug candidates. Program companies focus on one or two assets. Platforms tend to hire more broadly across functions; program companies offer deeper focus.

  7. 06
    Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    HematologyCommercialOncology

    Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business operations (2) and business strategy (2). Rigel is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with approved products in hematology and an oncology pipeline in active development. Its commercial infrastructure creates openings in sales, medical affairs, and market access.

    Roles by team

    • Business Operations2
    • Business Strategy2
    • Accounting2
    • Compliance & Risk2
    • Account Management2

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles14 open
    Vice President, Translational Medicine & Clinical Pharmacology
    South San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Drug Safety Physician
    South San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Field Sales Analytics
    South San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Staff Accountant
    South San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Sr. Medical Science Liaison - NorthEast
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 14 roles at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  8. 07
    CRISPR Therapeutics

    CRISPR Therapeutics

    Gene EditingManufacturingClinical

    CRISPR Therapeutics has 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (3) and biotech & life sciences (3). CRISPR Therapeutics applies gene editing technology to develop medicines across blood disorders, oncology, and regenerative medicine. With a co-developed approved therapy already on the market, it is hiring across research, clinical, and manufacturing functions.

    Roles by team

    • Business Strategy3
    • Biotech & Life Sciences3
    • Business Development1
    • Business Operations1
    • Engineering (Non-Software)1

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles14 open
    Clinical Trial Associate
    South Boston, MA · On-site
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    Associate Director, Medical Safety
    South Boston, MA · On-site
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    Senior Manager, Program Management
    South Boston, MA · On-site
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    Associate Manager, CMC Operations
    South Boston, MA · On-site
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    Senior Specialist, Drug Safety
    South Boston, MA · On-site
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    See all 14 roles at CRISPR Therapeutics
  9. 08
    BioNTech

    BioNTech

    mRNAOncologyImmunotherapy

    BioNTech has 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in corporate training (2) and business development (2). BioNTech develops mRNA medicines and immunotherapies, with active programs across oncology and infectious disease. Its U.S. operations are expanding as it moves its oncology pipeline toward later clinical stages.

    Roles by team

    • Corporate Training2
    • Business Development2
    • Business Operations2
    • Compliance & Legal2
    • Business Strategy1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles13 open
    Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development
    Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
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    Associate Director, Clinical Data Management
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Manager, Global Quality Intelligence & Product Quality Complaints (remote)
    Berkeley Heights, NJ · Remote
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    Director ADC Process Development
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    See all 13 roles at BioNTech
  10. 09
    Protagonist Therapeutics

    Protagonist Therapeutics

    Peptide MedicineHematologyClinical Stage

    Protagonist Therapeutics has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (4) and account management (3). Protagonist develops peptide-based medicines for blood and inflammatory diseases, with a lead program in polycythemia vera that has advanced through late-stage trials. The company is growing its clinical and commercial infrastructure.

    Roles by team

    • Business Strategy4
    • Account Management3
    • Program Management1
    • Business Development1
    • Business Operations1
    Open roles12 open
    Director, Automation and Screening
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Senior Scientist, Bioanalytical Development
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Senior Research Associate, Biology and Translational Science
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Senior Scientist, Analytical Development & Quality Control
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Staff Scientist II - Medicinal Chemistry
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    See all 12 roles at Protagonist Therapeutics
  11. 10
    Relay Therapeutics

    Relay Therapeutics

    Protein DynamicsOncologyComputational Biology

    Relay Therapeutics has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in clinical support (3) and business operations (2). Relay Therapeutics develops small molecule therapies by studying protein motion, using computational and experimental approaches to design precision medicines. Its programs are advancing in oncology with a focus on kinase biology.

    Roles by team

    • Clinical Support3
    • Business Operations2
    • Business Strategy1
    • Business Development1
    • Biotech & Life Sciences1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles12 open
    Senior Manager, Clinical Business Operations
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Associate Director, Drug Product
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Senior Manager/Associate Director, Portfolio & Strategy Operations
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Manager, Clinical Science
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Director, Clinical Operations Excellence
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    See all 12 roles at Relay Therapeutics

How biotech companies pay and how equity works

Compensation in biotech is structured around base salary, annual bonus, and equity, typically in the form of stock options or restricted stock units. At commercial-stage and larger companies, base pay is competitive with other science-driven industries, and total compensation is more predictable. At earlier-stage companies, base salaries may sit below market, with the gap made up in larger option grants that carry real value only if the company reaches a liquidity event. The day-to-day trade-off is that biotech roles tend to be more technically demanding and deadline-driven than they first appear, particularly around clinical timelines and regulatory submissions. Scientists and engineers often work in smaller teams with broader responsibilities than they would carry at a large pharmaceutical company or a general technology employer. That scope can accelerate career development, but it also means fewer layers of support when a program hits a difficult stretch.

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Biotech Companies: Frequently Asked Questions

Which biotech companies are hiring the most right now?

Amgen is hiring the most, with 303 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, followed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (99) and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (52). Migrate Mate tracks 556 live roles across 10 biotech companies in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do biotech companies pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes. Growth-stage and commercial biotech companies are broadly competitive with large technology employers on base salary, particularly in research, engineering, and data science functions. The difference is in how compensation is structured: a larger share of the total package sits in equity at biotech companies, and the realized value of that equity depends on the company's clinical progress and market performance. Earlier-stage companies tend to offer lower base pay with larger option grants, while later-stage commercial companies carry compensation profiles closer to the broader market.

What kinds of roles do biotech companies typically hire for?

Biotech companies hire most heavily in business development, business operations, and business strategy. Across the 10 biotech companies Migrate Mate tracks, business development is the largest function at 29 of 556 open roles as of August 31, 2026, followed by business operations (26) and business strategy (15).

Do biotech companies hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 biotech companies, 31% are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.