The top 12 companies hiring in biopharma now

September 3, 2026 |

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

August marked the second month in a row of mixed results for average job postings live on the BioSpace website. On the positive side, average jobs live rose 34% year over year. That was the largest year-over-year increase of 2026, and it tops the previous high, a 32% jump in July. However, there was also a 6% month-over-month dip. That decrease in average jobs live followed a 2% month-over-month drop in July.

Despite the mixed results, there are still plenty of companies adding to their teams. If you’re looking for your next pharma or biotech opportunity, here are the top 12 biopharmas hiring now, based on recent job posting volume.

In addition to the biopharmas above, check out these companies that are also hiring: GRAIL, IDEAYA Biosciences and Siegfried.

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AbbVie Eli Lilly and Company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amgen Sanofi Novo Nordisk Moderna, Inc. GenScript Insmed Incorporated BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Legend Biotech Lundbeck GRAIL, Inc. IDEAYA Biosciences Siegfried

Angela Gabriel

Angela Gabriel is content manager, life sciences careers, at BioSpace. She covers the biopharma job market, job trends and career advice, and produces client content. You can reach her at angela.gabriel@biospace.com and follow her on LinkedIn.