Top 10 Biotech Companies Hiring Now
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
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Amgen
OncologyManufacturingCommercialAmgen 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 openSee all 303 roles at AmgenView JobGrad Intern - Operations – Process Development (Summer 2027)Thousand Oaks, CA · On-siteView JobUndergrad Intern - Operations – Process Development (Summer 2027)Thousand Oaks, CA · On-siteView JobUndergrad Intern - Operations – Cambridge, MA (Summer 2027)Cambridge, MA · On-siteView JobUndergrad Intern - Operations – West Greenwich, RI (Summer 2027)West Greenwich, RI · On-siteView JobUndergrad Intern - Operations – Holly Springs, NC (Summer 2027)Holly Springs, NC · On-site - 02
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Rare DiseaseResearchClinicalVertex 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 openSee all 99 roles at Vertex PharmaceuticalsView JobPain I&A Project Manager (Contract)Boston, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Principal Scientist, Applied AI & Agentic Systems for Small-Molecule Drug DiscoveryBoston, MA · HybridView JobAssociate Director, Supply ChainBoston, MA · HybridView JobPatient Safety ICSR ManagerBoston, MA · On-siteView JobMedicinal Chemistry Senior Principal Research ScientistSan Diego, CA · On-site - 03
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
RNAiClinical StageResearchArrowhead 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 openSee all 52 roles at Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsView JobSenior Contracts AnalystLos Angeles, CA · On-siteView JobScientist I, HistologySan Diego, CA · On-siteView JobSenior QA SpecialistMadison, WI · On-siteView JobAssistant I, In Vivo ResearchSan Diego, CA · On-siteView JobDirector, Organizational Learning & DevelopmentMadison, WI · On-site - 04
Twist Bioscience
GenomicsEngineeringSynthetic BiologyTwist 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 openSee all 21 roles at Twist BioscienceView JobSr. Staff Scientist - Protein Sciences R&DSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobManufacturing Associate - KittingWilsonville, OR · On-siteView JobNetwork EngineerPortland, OR · On-siteView JobManufacturing Associate, NGS TE ProductionSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobQuality Control SupervisorWilsonville, OR · On-site - 05
Beam Therapeutics
Base EditingPrecision MedicineResearchBeam 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 openSee all 16 roles at Beam TherapeuticsView JobSpecialist II Product Quality AssuranceDurham, NC · On-siteView JobSenior IT Technical AnalystCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director/Director, Facilities & MaintenanceDurham, NC · On-siteView JobVice President, ComplianceCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobCorporate Counsel/Senior Corporate CounselCambridge, MA · Hybrid - 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.
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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HematologyCommercialOncologyRigel 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 openSee all 14 roles at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.View JobVice President, Translational Medicine & Clinical PharmacologySouth San Francisco, CA · HybridView JobAssociate Director, Drug Safety PhysicianSouth San Francisco, CA · HybridView JobAssociate Director, Field Sales AnalyticsSouth San Francisco, CA · HybridView JobStaff AccountantSouth San Francisco, CA · HybridView JobSr. Medical Science Liaison - NorthEastRemote · Remote - 07
CRISPR Therapeutics
Gene EditingManufacturingClinicalCRISPR 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 openSee all 14 roles at CRISPR TherapeuticsView JobClinical Trial AssociateSouth Boston, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Medical SafetySouth Boston, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Manager, Program ManagementSouth Boston, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Manager, CMC OperationsSouth Boston, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Specialist, Drug SafetySouth Boston, MA · On-site - 08
BioNTech
mRNAOncologyImmunotherapyBioNTech 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 openSee all 13 roles at BioNTechView JobSenior Scientist I, Analytical DevelopmentGaithersburg, MD · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Clinical Data ManagementCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Clinical PharmacologyCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobManager, Global Quality Intelligence & Product Quality Complaints (remote)Berkeley Heights, NJ · RemoteView JobDirector ADC Process DevelopmentCambridge, MA · On-site - 09
Protagonist Therapeutics
Peptide MedicineHematologyClinical StageProtagonist 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 openSee all 12 roles at Protagonist TherapeuticsView JobDirector, Automation and ScreeningNewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Scientist, Bioanalytical DevelopmentNewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Research Associate, Biology and Translational ScienceNewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Scientist, Analytical Development & Quality ControlNewark, CA · On-siteView JobStaff Scientist II - Medicinal ChemistryNewark, CA · On-site - 10
Relay Therapeutics
Protein DynamicsOncologyComputational BiologyRelay 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 openSee all 12 roles at Relay TherapeuticsView JobSenior Manager, Clinical Business OperationsCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Drug ProductCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Manager/Associate Director, Portfolio & Strategy OperationsCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobManager, Clinical ScienceCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobDirector, Clinical Operations ExcellenceCambridge, MA · On-site
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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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.