BioSpace News Archive

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Career Advice

The Top 12 Companies Hiring in Biopharma Now

Looking for a biopharma job? Check out the BioSpace list of 12 top companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.

January 8, 2026

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1 min read

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Chantal Dresner

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Layoffs

Biopharmas Axed 47% More Employees Year Over Year

In 2025, made or projected biopharma workforce cuts affected about 42,700 employees, according to BioSpace tallies. BioSpace takes a deep dive into which companies and locations were impacted and speaks to experts about what to expect ahead—and why.

January 8, 2026

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5 min read

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Angela Gabriel

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Collaboration

Lilly Bulks Up Inflammatory Pipeline With $1.2B Ventyx Buy, InduPro Cancer Pact

The deals will help Lilly diversify its portfolio that is heavily weighted on the obesity juggernaut tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss.

January 8, 2026

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2 min read

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Tristan Manalac

Press Releases

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 3 Program Evaluating YCANTH® (VP-102) for the Treatment of Common Warts

January 8, 2026

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6 min read

Press Releases

Vaxxas Appoints Former Merck Global Vaccines President David Peacock as CEO