--- title: Pharma & Biotech Jobs — Careers in Life Sciences description: Browse pharmaceuticals and biotechnology jobs in drug development, clinical research, and regulatory affairs. Top companies, salaries, and H1B data. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology date: 2026-06-01T08:07:54Z og_description: Explore pharma and biotech careers — from clinical trials to R&D. See which companies are hiring, what life sciences roles pay, and H1B trends. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/9k3g4m/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Pharma & Biotech Jobs — Careers in Life Sciences ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 252565 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Where does the hiring weight land in pharma and biotech? Half of all postings target Registered Nurses—General. Pay matches the sitewide median at $85K, while remote work remains rare at 3%. The concentration in nursing roles leaves fewer openings for lab scientists or regulatory specialists, tightening competition for those seats. - Roles in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology concentrate in Registered Nurse (General) (50% of postings), followed by Home Health Registered Nurse and Medical Surgery Registered Nurse. - Pay at Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology is in line with the sitewide median ($85K vs $83K). - Remote share at Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology held steady around 3% (vs 3% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology - [Nanotechnology Research Jobs — Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/nanotechnology-research) - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/pharmaceutical-manufacturing) - [Biotechnology Research Jobs — Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology/biotechnology-research) ## Top hiring companies in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology - [Grifols Jobs & Careers — Plasma & Biopharmaceuticals](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/grifols) — 380 jobs · $91K median - [Lundbeck Jobs & Careers — CNS Pharmaceuticals](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lundbeck) — 162 jobs · $130K median - [Redbock Jobs & Careers — Life Sciences Staffing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/redbock-an-nes-fircroft-company) — 131 jobs - [Eli Lilly Jobs & Careers — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/eli-lilly-and-company) — 110 jobs · $72K median - [Jazz Pharmaceuticals Jobs & Careers — Biopharma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jazz-pharmaceuticals) — 74 jobs · $200K median - [EVERSANA Jobs & Careers — Life Sciences Commercialization](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/eversana) — 59 jobs · $37K median - [Octapharma Plasma Jobs & Careers — Plasma Collection](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/octapharma-plasma) — 25 jobs ## Top-paying states for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology - [Minnesota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota) — $164K median · 50 jobs - [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york) — $136K median · 83 jobs - [Massachusetts Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts) — $133K median · 107 jobs - [Washington Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington) — $131K median · 62 jobs - [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania) — $130K median · 174 jobs - [Tennessee Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee) — $130K median · 96 jobs - [Florida Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/florida) — $127K median · 63 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $115K median · 132 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $112K median · 293 jobs - [Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois) — $79K median · 72 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology - [Jobs in New York, NY — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/new-york) — $145K median · 24 jobs - [Jobs in Los Angeles, CA — Entertainment, Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/los-angeles) — $101K median · 32 jobs - [Jobs in Indianapolis, IN — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/indiana/indianapolis) — $69K median · 41 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What types of jobs are in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sector? Common pharma and biotech roles include Research Scientist, Clinical Trial Manager, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Bioinformatics Analyst, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, and Quality Assurance Engineer. The sector spans drug development, clinical research, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance. ### What is the average salary in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology? Pharma and biotech is among the highest-paying sectors for life sciences professionals. Research scientists typically earn $90,000–$130,000, while clinical managers and regulatory directors earn $120,000–$180,000. Bioinformatics and computational biology roles can exceed $150,000 at major biotech firms. ### Which pharmaceutical and biotech companies hire the most? Top hirers include Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Amgen, Gilead Sciences, and Abbott Laboratories. Contract research organizations (CROs) such as IQVIA, Covance, and Charles River Laboratories also maintain high hiring volumes for clinical and research roles. ### Do pharmaceutical companies sponsor H1B visas? Yes — pharmaceuticals and biotechnology is one of the strongest H1B sponsoring sectors. Pfizer, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and AstraZeneca consistently rank among the top H1B sponsors in US DOL LCA filings. FoundRole's H1B data shows sponsoring employers and reported salaries by role. ### What qualifications do I need for a pharma or biotech career? Most pharma and biotech roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, or engineering. Research and clinical roles often require a master's or PhD. Regulatory affairs and quality roles value industry certifications such as RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certification) alongside relevant experience. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)