Pharmaceutical Jobs in Massachusetts
Pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Greater Boston area, the Route 128 corridor, and Worcester, where employers like Biogen, Sanofi, and Takeda maintain major research, manufacturing, and commercial operations. The state's dense biotech and life sciences ecosystem drives consistent demand for pharmaceutical scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical pharmacists, and quality assurance professionals at every level from associate to director. Massachusetts is consistently among the most active pharmaceutical hiring markets in the country. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else – remarkably smart.
In this role, you will help clients maximize the commercial value of their assets, portfolio, and organization while building excellence in the commercial organization. You will also help companies market and sell more effectively in an environment increasingly dominated by third-party payers. You will:
- Builds positive working relationships with clients, consulting staff, managers, leadership, and internal support teams
- Significantly contributes to the overall cross-functional management of projects, at both the client organization, as well as internally at Syneos Health. Understands, communicates, and maintains project scope, approach, budget, resource allocations, and timelines
- Accountable for project activities and leverages internal tools and tracking systems to ensure project objectives, milestones, and timelines are met efficiently and effectively. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals and targets.
- Establishes a trusted advisor relationship with the client through being personable, trust, credibility, and reliability
- Strategically identifies and evaluates relevant secondary research data sources (analytically and scientifically based). Using research from competitive pipelines, company websites, prescribing information, epidemiology information, and syndicated reports, a Senior Consultant summarizes complex industry, market, client portfolio, and product data and trends in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in consulting and/or biopharmaceutical work
- Prior experience with analyzing patient-level claims data
- Ability to develop relevant client deliverables autonomously
Desired Requirements:
- MBA or a graduate degree in business or life sciences
- Demonstrated project management experience
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, you're a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.
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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else – remarkably smart.
In this role, you will help clients maximize the commercial value of their assets, portfolio, and organization while building excellence in the commercial organization. You will also help companies market and sell more effectively in an environment increasingly dominated by third-party payers. You will:
- Builds positive working relationships with clients, consulting staff, managers, leadership, and internal support teams
- Significantly contributes to the overall cross-functional management of projects, at both the client organization, as well as internally at Syneos Health. Understands, communicates, and maintains project scope, approach, budget, resource allocations, and timelines
- Accountable for project activities and leverages internal tools and tracking systems to ensure project objectives, milestones, and timelines are met efficiently and effectively. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals and targets.
- Establishes a trusted advisor relationship with the client through being personable, trust, credibility, and reliability
- Strategically identifies and evaluates relevant secondary research data sources (analytically and scientifically based). Using research from competitive pipelines, company websites, prescribing information, epidemiology information, and syndicated reports, a Senior Consultant summarizes complex industry, market, client portfolio, and product data and trends in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in consulting and/or biopharmaceutical work
- Prior experience with analyzing patient-level claims data
- Ability to develop relevant client deliverables autonomously
Desired Requirements:
- MBA or a graduate degree in business or life sciences
- Demonstrated project management experience
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, you're a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.
Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives?
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Pharmaceutical Job Market in Massachusetts
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Pharmacist License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a closely related field
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions, cGMP compliance, or pharmaceutical quality systems
- Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, or dissolution testing
- Familiarity with clinical trial operations, pharmacovigilance, or drug safety reporting processes
- Strong documentation skills and experience working within validated pharmaceutical environments
Pharmaceutical Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmaceutical in Massachusetts?
The path depends on the specific pharmaceutical role you are pursuing. Pharmacists must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE exams before applying to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy for licensure. Pharmaceutical scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, and quality professionals typically need a bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant science field, with employers in Massachusetts prioritizing candidates who have lab, manufacturing, or clinical experience gained at a biotech or life sciences company.
Which companies hire pharmaceuticals in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring pharmaceuticals in Massachusetts include Precision AQ, Allied Universal, and AstraZeneca, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of global pharmaceutical headquarters and biotech research centers along the Route 128 corridor and in Kendall Square makes it one of the densest pharmaceutical employer markets in the United States.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most pharmaceutical jobs?
Boston, Chelsea, and Devens have the most pharmaceutical job openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge lead because of the Kendall Square biotech hub and the concentration of major pharmaceutical headquarters there, while Worcester draws openings from its network of academic medical centers and life sciences manufacturers that have expanded into central Massachusetts.
Are there remote pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're limited. About 70% of pharmaceutical openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the reality that many roles require on-site lab work, manufacturing floor presence, or patient-facing duties. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are in regulatory affairs, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, and drug safety, where the core work is documentation and analysis rather than hands-on laboratory or clinical activity.
How can I get hired as a pharmaceutical in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a co-op, internship, or post-graduate residency through one of Massachusetts's major employers or academic medical centers. Companies like Biogen and Takeda, along with hospital systems such as Mass General Brigham, run structured programs for new graduates in quality, regulatory, and clinical roles. Candidates transitioning from adjacent positions such as laboratory technician, pharmacy technician, or clinical research coordinator can move into entry-level pharmaceutical roles more readily. A Massachusetts pharmacy license or a GMP compliance certificate strengthens applications where hands-on or regulated-environment experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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