Top 10 Biotech Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 16, 2026 · 7 min read

The top biotech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Tempus, Guardant Health, and GRAIL, alongside other leading companies in precision medicine, genomics, mRNA therapeutics, and genetic medicine. Migrate Mate tracks 213 live open roles across 10 biotech startups as of July 16, 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.

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The 10 Biotech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 213 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Tempus

    Tempus

    Precision MedicineAIOncology

    Tempus has 85 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, the most of any biotech startup we track, concentrated in account management (20) and business analysis (4). 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 Management20
    • Business Analysis4
    • Healthcare Administration3
    • Biotech & Life Sciences2
    • Human Resources (HR) — Generalist2

    +18 roles across other teams

    Open roles85 open
    Vice President, Clinical Development Operations
    Remote · Remote
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    Clinical Account Executive: Hereditary Cancer - Austin/San Antonio
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs
    Remote · On-site
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    Lab Operations Analyst I HYBRID: Chicago, IL (Tuesday to Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm)
    Chicago, IL · Hybrid
    Apply
    Senior Endpoint Systems Engineer (HYBRID: Chicago)
    Chicago, IL · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 85 roles at Tempus
  2. 02
    Guardant Health

    Guardant Health

    Liquid BiopsyOncologyCommercial

    Guardant Health has 25 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in sales (6) and account management (4). 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

    • Sales6
    • Account Management4
    • Business Operations2
    • Healthcare Administration2
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)1

    +7 roles across other teams

    Open roles25 open
    Associate Clinical Education Coordinator
    Redwood City, CA · Hybrid
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    Regional Sales Director (CT, RI, Western, MA, Westchester, NY Area)
    Connecticut · Hybrid
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    Senior Manager, Accounting Operations (Travel & Expense)
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    Sr. Client Services Specialist - Key Accounts
    Tennessee · Hybrid
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    Automation Service Engineer II
    Redwood City, CA · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 25 roles at Guardant Health
  3. 03
    GRAIL

    GRAIL

    Early DetectionResearchLaboratory

    GRAIL has 18 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (4) and customer support (2). 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

    • Engineering (Non-Software)4
    • Customer Support2
    • Biotech & Life Sciences2
    • Accounting2
    • Communications1

    +7 roles across other teams

    Open roles18 open
    Staff Corporate Counsel – Corporate & Securities #4896
    Menlo Park, CA · Hybrid
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    Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (AI) - #4883
    Menlo Park, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Data Scientist #4887
    Menlo Park, CA · Hybrid
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    Staff Scientist, Assay R&D #4832
    Durham, NC · On-site
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    GRAIL Galleri Consultant 1 (Seattle /Puget Sound South - Spokane) #4818
    Seattle, WA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 18 roles at GRAIL
  4. 04
    BioNTech

    BioNTech

    mRNAOncologyClinical

    BioNTech has 17 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business operations (4) and biotech & life sciences (4). 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 Operations4
    • Biotech & Life Sciences4
    • Business Strategy1
    • Program Management1
    • Cloud & DevOps1

    +5 roles across other teams

    Open roles17 open
    Director - Commercial Launch Logistics Management US
    Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site
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    Scientist I, ADC Biochemistry
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Director, R&D Program Management
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Associate Director, Projects & Strategy, Analytics, Science & Technology (AS&T)
    Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
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    Director, Global Quality, US & Americas
    Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
    Apply
    See all 17 roles at BioNTech
  5. 05
    23andMe

    23andMe

    Consumer GenomicsResearchProduct

    23andMe has 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (4) and business strategy (2). 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

    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)4
    • Business Strategy2
    • Content Marketing2
    • Product Management2
    • Customer Success1

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles15 open
    Sr. Product Manager
    Palo Alto, CA · On-site
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    Staff Pharmacist
    St. Louis, MO · On-site
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    HR Generalist
    Palo Alto, CA · On-site
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    Social Media Content Creator (Contract)
    Palo Alto, CA · On-site
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    Senior Brand Designer
    Palo Alto, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 15 roles at 23andMe
  6. 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.

  7. 06
    Nurix Therapeutics

    Nurix Therapeutics

    Drug DiscoveryOncologyClinical

    Nurix Therapeutics has 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in laboratory research (6) and healthcare administration (2). 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 Research6
    • Healthcare Administration2
    • IT Support & Systems Administration1
    • Clinical Support1
    • Project & Program Management1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles14 open
    Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations
    Brisbane, CA · On-site
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    Vice President, Translational Medicine & Clinical Biomarkers
    Brisbane, CA · On-site
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    Director, Pharmaceutical Development
    Brisbane, CA · On-site
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    Vice President, Global and US Market Access
    Brisbane, CA · On-site
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    Senior Research Associate
    Brisbane, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 14 roles at Nurix Therapeutics
  8. 07
    Beam Therapeutics

    Beam Therapeutics

    Gene EditingResearchEngineering

    Beam Therapeutics has 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in quality assurance & testing (QA Testing) (4) and healthcare administration (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

    • Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)4
    • Healthcare Administration3
    • Quality Control2
    • Clinical Support1
    • Strategy & Corporate Development1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles13 open
    Manager/Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
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    Director, Insights & Analytics
    Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
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    Associate Director / Director, Clinical Quality Assurance
    Cambridge, MA · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Quality Control Analyst
    Durham, NC · On-site
    Apply
    Vice President, Global RWE and HEOR Strategy
    Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 13 roles at Beam Therapeutics
  9. 08
    Protagonist Therapeutics

    Protagonist Therapeutics

    Peptide TherapeuticsHematologyClinical

    Protagonist Therapeutics has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in biotech & life sciences (5) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) (2). 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

    • Biotech & Life Sciences5
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)2
    • Logistics & Fleet Management1
    • Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)1
    • Clinical Trials1
    Open roles12 open
    Sr. HR Coordinator
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Senior Scientist Analytical Development & Quality Control
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Senior Research Associate, Biology and Translational Science
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    IT Helpdesk & Infrastructure Engineer
    Newark, CA · On-site
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    Staff Scientist II - Medicinal Chemistry
    Newark, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 12 roles at Protagonist Therapeutics
  10. 09
    Verily

    Verily

    Health TechData ScienceResearch

    Verily has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (2) and business strategy (1). 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

    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)2
    • Business Strategy1
    • Business Development1
    • Engineering (Non-Software)1
    Open roles8 open
    Senior Staff Product Manager, Care Solutions
    San Bruno, CA · On-site
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    Chief Information Security Officer
    Dallas, TX · On-site
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    Solution Delivery Manager
    Dallas, TX · On-site
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    Senior Staff Product Manager, Workbench
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    UX Designer, III
    Raleigh, NC · On-site
    Apply
    See all 8 roles at Verily
  11. 10
    Entrada Therapeutics

    Entrada Therapeutics

    BiologicsRare DiseaseResearch

    Entrada Therapeutics has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (1) and IT support & systems administration (1). Entrada develops intracellular biologic therapies designed to reach targets inside cells that have historically been inaccessible to conventional drugs. Its programs span rare muscle diseases, respiratory conditions, and other serious indications.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering1
    • IT Support & Systems Administration1
    • Compliance & Risk1
    • Clinical Trials & Medical Research1
    • Compliance & Legal1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles6 open
    IT Support Associate (CONTRACT)
    Boston, MA · On-site
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    Senior Clinical Trial Manager
    Boston, MA · Remote
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    Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
    Boston, MA · Remote
    Apply
    Senior Clinical Trial Manager
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
    Apply
    Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
    Boston, MA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 6 roles at Entrada Therapeutics

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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Biotech Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which biotech startups are hiring the most right now?

Tempus is hiring the most, with 85 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, followed by Guardant Health (25) and GRAIL (18). Migrate Mate tracks 213 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 account management, biotech & life sciences, and healthcare administration. Across the 10 biotech startups Migrate Mate tracks, account management is the largest function at 24 of 213 open roles as of July 16, 2026, followed by biotech & life sciences (13) and healthcare administration (10).

Do biotech startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 biotech startups, 31% are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.

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