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Among those who connected salary increases to swapping out employers, 75% saw pay rise by at least 6%, and the most often cited increase was 10%, according to the just-released BioSpace salary report.
BioSpace‘s 2026 U.S. Life Sciences Salary Report delivers a comprehensive look at how salaries, bonuses and benefits evolved over the past year amid ongoing economic pressure and workforce recalibration. It uncovers not just what people are earning, but how they’re thinking about compensation, career moves and total rewards in 2026.
BioSpace data show job postings live increased quarter over quarter, while layoffs fell year over year.
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Last month, for the first time in nearly four years, average job postings live on BioSpace did not decline year over year. In another encouraging sign, the number of biopharmas letting employees go fell.
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THE LATEST
The first week of November was marked by numerous clinical trial announcements. Here’s a look.
Biopharma and life sciences organizations strengthen their leadership teams and board with these Movers & Shakers.
Pfizer reported its third-quarter 2021 financials, citing $24.1 billion in quarterly revenues, a stunning 130% operational growth.
The 174,000 square-foot location will house a fully-equipped production plant to create its initial programs for Type 1 diabetes, a specific genetic cause of autism, galactosemia, and more.
The life sciences industry continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the world as the end of the year draws near.
In documents prepared for the meeting, the vaccine demonstrated 90.7% effectiveness for the children in this age group.
Earlier this month, Catalent announced plans to add 500–600 jobs in Bloomington, Ind., one of its Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing sites.
Although California is already a well-known hotbed for science and technology, the pandemic still precipitated a surge of activity in the life sciences industry.
The project will be one of the largest construction projects in North Carolina, with about 2 million sq. ft. of space. It is expected to bring in 725 new jobs in Wake County over the next five years.
It was yet another busy week for clinical trial announcements. Take a look.