Top 10 Biotech Startups Hiring Now
The top biotech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Tempus, Guardant Health, and Verily, alongside other leading companies in precision medicine, genomics, mRNA therapeutics, and genetic medicine. Migrate Mate tracks 307 live open roles across 10 biotech startups as of October 15, 2026, updated daily. Biotech is one of the few sectors where early-stage science translates directly into patient outcomes, making it an unusually high-stakes and rewarding space to build a career.
The 10 Biotech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now
Curated by our editorial team · 307 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Tempus
Precision MedicineAIOncologyTempus has 97 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, the most of any biotech startup we track, concentrated in account management (7) and business development (7). Tempus applies artificial intelligence and genomic data to clinical diagnostics, with a focus on improving cancer care decisions for oncologists. Its scale across hospital systems and research partnerships makes it one of the more established employers in precision medicine.
Roles by team
- Account Management7
- Business Development7
- Clinical Support5
- Cloud Engineering3
- IT Support3
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles97 openSee all 97 roles at TempusView JobAccount Executive - Center HealthRemote · RemoteView JobSenior Software EngineerChicago, IL · On-siteView JobSenior Software Engineer II, SecurityChicago, IL · RemoteView JobApplication Security EngineerChicago, IL · On-siteView JobStaff Software Engineer, SecurityChicago, IL · Remote - 02
Guardant Health
Liquid BiopsyOncologyCommercialGuardant Health has 51 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in account management (9) and business operations (7). Guardant Health develops blood-based tests that detect and monitor cancer without invasive tissue biopsies, with products across early detection and treatment monitoring. The company has a strong commercial infrastructure supporting both its laboratory and clinical operations.
Roles by team
- Account Management9
- Business Operations7
- Business Strategy6
- Healthcare Administration2
- Business Development2
+24 roles across other teams
Open roles51 openSee all 51 roles at Guardant HealthView JobSenior Software Engineer, BioinformaticsPalo Alto, CA · HybridView JobClinical System Product Manager (LIS or LIMS)Redwood City, CA · HybridView JobAccount Executive, Oncology Late Stage (Tucson)Arizona · HybridView JobAssociate Account Executive - ScreeningOklahoma · HybridView JobReimbursement Specialist IITexas · Hybrid - 03
Verily
Health TechData ScienceResearchVerily has 49 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business operations (8) and backend engineering (6). Verily builds data platforms and software tools that connect clinical research, care delivery, and health monitoring at scale. Its work sits at the intersection of technology and life sciences, drawing engineers, data scientists, and clinical researchers.
Roles by team
- Business Operations8
- Backend Engineering6
- Clinical Trials5
- Biotech & Life Sciences4
- Compliance & Legal4
+22 roles across other teams
Open roles49 openSee all 49 roles at VerilyView JobSoftware Engineer III, Workspace FoundationsBoston, MA · On-siteView JobTalent Acquisition ManagerDallas, TX · On-siteView JobRecruiter, G&ADallas, TX · On-siteView JobCustomer Success Manager, Site ResearchRemote · On-siteView JobDirector, Talent AcquisitionDallas, TX · On-site - 04
Nurix Therapeutics
Drug DiscoveryOncologyClinicalNurix Therapeutics has 41 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in laboratory research (12) and quality control (5). Nurix develops small-molecule drugs that harness the body's natural protein degradation machinery to selectively eliminate disease-causing proteins. Its clinical programs target both cancer and immune-mediated diseases.
Roles by team
- Laboratory Research12
- Quality Control5
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research5
- Healthcare Administration4
- Project & Program Management4
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles41 openSee all 41 roles at Nurix TherapeuticsView JobSenior Scientist, Medicinal ChemistryThe Woodlands, TX · On-siteView JobScientist I, Medicinal ChemistryThe Woodlands, TX · On-siteView JobSenior Manager / Associate Director, Analytical Development and Quality ControlBrisbane, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Director, Head of Pharmacovigilance OperationsBrisbane, CA · HybridView JobSenior Manager / Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMCBrisbane, CA · On-site - 05
Beam Therapeutics
Gene EditingResearchEngineeringBeam Therapeutics has 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in compliance & legal (5) and quality assurance & testing (QA Testing) (3). Beam Therapeutics uses base editing technology to make precise, predictable changes to DNA without cutting the double helix, a meaningful technical distinction from earlier gene editing approaches. The company is advancing programs in blood disorders, liver disease, and immuno-oncology.
Roles by team
- Compliance & Legal5
- Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)3
- Project & Program Management2
- Laboratory Research1
- Marketing1
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles20 openSee all 20 roles at Beam TherapeuticsView JobSenior Manager/Associate Director, Clinical Quality AssuranceCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Laboratory OperationsCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Director/Vice President, Hematology MarketingCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director/Director, Clinical PharmacologyCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobSenior IT Business AnalystCambridge, MA · Hybrid - Editor’s note
What to look for in a biotech startup
Biotech startups vary enormously depending on their stage, therapeutic focus, and whether they own their own manufacturing or rely on contract organizations. Before accepting a role, it pays to understand where the company sits in its clinical timeline and how much runway it has before its next major financing milestone. A company advancing a Phase 2 program with two years of cash is a fundamentally different employment situation than one that recently closed a large Series C.
Pipeline stage
Know whether the company is preclinical, in Phase 1, or approaching commercialization. Your day-to-day work, job security, and growth trajectory all shift meaningfully at each transition.
Cash runway
Publicly traded biotechs disclose runway in quarterly filings; private companies may share it during interviews. A short runway without a clear financing path is a material employment risk worth understanding upfront.
Equity structure
Ask about the option pool size, your grant relative to total shares outstanding, and the vesting schedule. Earlier-stage companies typically offer larger grants with more uncertainty; later-stage ones offer smaller grants with clearer near-term value.
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BioNTech
mRNAOncologyClinicalBioNTech has 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business operations (3) and biotech & life sciences (1). BioNTech develops mRNA medicines and immunotherapies targeting cancer and infectious diseases, drawing on the same platform that underpinned its COVID-19 vaccine. Its pipeline spans early discovery through late-stage clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
Roles by team
- Business Operations3
- Biotech & Life Sciences1
- Account Management1
- Data Analytics1
- Creative & Design1
+6 roles across other teams
Open roles14 openSee all 14 roles at BioNTechView JobAssociate Scientist, Analytical DevelopmentGaithersburg, MD · On-siteView JobSafety, Health, and Environment SpecialistGaithersburg, MD · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Scientific CommunicationsCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Procurement - US Commercial & MedicalBerkeley Heights, NJ · On-siteView JobSenior Procurement SpecialistCambridge, MA · On-site - 07
GRAIL
Early DetectionResearchLaboratoryGRAIL has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business development (2) and business operations (1). GRAIL is building a multi-cancer early detection test designed to identify cancer signals in the blood before symptoms appear. It hires across laboratory science, research, and commercial functions in support of its screening platform.
Roles by team
- Business Development2
- Business Operations1
- Backend Engineering1
- Clinical Support1
- Enterprise Sales1
+6 roles across other teams
Open roles12 openSee all 12 roles at GRAILView JobFacilities Mechanical Technician (M-F 11:30 PM-7:30 AM EST) #4981Durham, NC · On-siteView JobSenior Software Engineer - Commercial - #4978Sunnyvale, CA · HybridView JobEvent Operations Specialist #4959Remote · RemoteView JobInside Sales Representative #4961Sunnyvale, CA · HybridView JobSenior Process Engineer - Compliance #4968Durham, NC · On-site - 08
Relay Therapeutics
Drug DesignOncologyResearchRelay Therapeutics has 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (3) and clinical support (2). Relay Therapeutics designs small molecule drugs by studying the dynamic motion of proteins rather than treating them as static structures, a platform the company calls motion-based drug design. Its clinical programs are focused on precision oncology.
Roles by team
- Business Strategy3
- Clinical Support2
- Project Management1
- Content & Communications1
- Business Development1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles10 openSee all 10 roles at Relay TherapeuticsView JobMedical DirectorCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobAssociate Director, Regulatory Project ManagementCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobDirector/Senior Director, Clinical PharmacologyCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobDirector, IT Service Delivery and Enterprise ApplicationsCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Manager, Clinical Data ManagementCambridge, MA · On-site - 09
Protagonist Therapeutics
Peptide TherapeuticsHematologyClinicalProtagonist Therapeutics has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (3) and business development (1). Protagonist designs peptide-based medicines for blood diseases and inflammatory conditions, with clinical-stage assets that have shown meaningful efficacy in difficult-to-treat patient populations. The company operates with a focused pipeline and lean organizational model.
Roles by team
- Business Strategy3
- Business Development1
- Clinical Support1
- Program Management1
Open roles7 openSee all 7 roles at Protagonist TherapeuticsView JobHead of AINewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Director, API DevelopmentNewark, CA · On-siteView JobDirector, Automation and ScreeningNewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Scientist, Bioanalytical DevelopmentNewark, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Scientist, Analytical Development & Quality ControlNewark, CA · On-site - 10
23andMe
Consumer GenomicsResearchProduct23andMe has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in administrative & office support (1) and biotech & life sciences (1). 23andMe offers DNA-based ancestry and health reporting directly to consumers, with a research database built from millions of genotyped individuals. Its dual focus on consumer products and pharmaceutical research creates roles across both business and science functions.
Roles by team
- Administrative & Office Support1
- Biotech & Life Sciences1
- Compliance & Legal1
- Business Development1
- Accounting1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles6 open
How biotech startups pay and equity work
Compensation at biotech startups is structured around base salary, annual bonus, and equity, with the balance among those three shifting depending on the company's stage. Later-stage and publicly traded companies tend to offer base salaries closest to large pharmaceutical or technology employers, while earlier-stage startups often offset a lower base with a larger equity grant. Stock options and restricted stock units carry real but uncertain value, tied to the company's clinical progress and financing outcomes rather than broad market performance. The day-to-day trade-off at a growth-stage biotech is one of scope and pace. Most roles span functions that would be divided across multiple teams at a large company, which means faster skill development and more direct exposure to senior decision-makers, but also less organizational support and more ambiguity. Scientists, engineers, and commercial professionals who prefer a clear connection between their work and a clinical outcome tend to find that trade-off worthwhile.
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Which biotech startups are hiring the most right now?
Tempus is hiring the most, with 97 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, followed by Guardant Health (51) and Verily (49). Migrate Mate tracks 307 live roles across 10 biotech startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.
Do biotech startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?
Generally, yes. Growth-stage biotech startups are typically competitive with large technology employers on base salary, particularly at the individual contributor level. The more meaningful difference is in how total compensation is structured: a larger share of the package sits in equity, which carries real upside tied to clinical milestones but also more uncertainty than vested stock at an established company. Earlier-stage startups tend to trade a lower base for a larger option grant, while later-stage companies with approved products or strong clinical data close most of the base pay gap.
What kinds of roles do biotech startups typically hire for?
Biotech startups hire most heavily in business operations, account management, and business development. Across the 10 biotech startups Migrate Mate tracks, business operations is the largest function at 19 of 307 open roles as of October 15, 2026, followed by account management (17) and business development (14).
Do biotech startups hire remotely?
It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 biotech startups, 33% are remote or hybrid as of October 15, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.