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Novartis is a Swiss pharmaceutical company created in 1996 by the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, two Basel chemical and drug houses with roots in the nineteenth century. It has spent the past decade narrowing itself into a pure innovative medicines business, spinning off its generics arm as Sandoz in 2023 and its eye care business as Alcon in 2019, and now concentrates on cardiovascular, immunology, neuroscience and oncology, including radioligand therapies and gene therapy. Headquartered in Basel and listed in Zurich and New York, it is among the largest research spenders in the industry.
labcorp.com · HQ: Burlington, United States · Molecular Diagnostics · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · Medical Laboratories · 5000+ employees · Est. 1978 · Trust A · Hiring 532, 118 new
HQ: Burlington, United States · Molecular Diagnostics · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · Medical Laboratories · 5000+ employees · Est. 1978 · Trust A · Hiring 532, 118 new
Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global life sciences and healthcare laboratory enterprise. The company operates primarily through two segments: Labcorp Diagnostics, which provides routine clinical laboratory, anatomical pathology, genomic, and specialty diagnostic testing to healthcare providers and health systems; and Labcorp Biopharma Laboratory Services, offering central laboratory capabilities, early development research, and clinical trial support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners. Operating thousands of patient service centers and serving clients across approximately 100 countries, it functions as a primary diagnostic testing network and drug development infrastructure provider worldwide.
worldwide.com · HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1986 · Trust B · Hiring 141, 17 new
HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1986 · Trust B · Hiring 141, 17 new
Worldwide Clinical Trials is a full-service contract research organization that runs Phase I to IV clinical trials, bioanalytical laboratory services and post-approval and real-world evidence studies for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Its therapeutic focus covers cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology and rare diseases, with clinical operations staff across the United States, Europe, Latin America and India. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
novonesis.com · HQ: Bagsværd, Denmark · Agricultural Biotechnology · Food Ingredients · Industrial Biotechnology · 5000+ employees · Est. 2024 · Trust A · Hiring 112, 28 new
HQ: Bagsværd, Denmark · Agricultural Biotechnology · Food Ingredients · Industrial Biotechnology · 5000+ employees · Est. 2024 · Trust A · Hiring 112, 28 new
Novonesis is a Danish biotechnology company headquartered in Bagsværd near Copenhagen that develops and produces enzymes, microbial cultures, yeasts and other biosolutions for food and beverages, agriculture, animal health, household care, bioenergy and human health. It was formed in 2024 by combining Novozymes and Chr Hansen, is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and is investing 600 million euros in an enzyme plant in Patalganga in India. Its careers board lists technical account and industry specialists, process engineers, production operators, AI data analysts, maintenance supervisors and marketing roles.
flatiron.com · HQ: New York, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · Medical AI · Est. 2012 · Trust A · Hiring 21, 3 new
HQ: New York, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · Medical AI · Est. 2012 · Trust A · Hiring 21, 3 new
Flatiron Health is a New York company founded in 2012 that builds real-world evidence datasets from oncology electronic health records. It combines machine extraction with clinical abstraction to turn unstructured notes into research-grade data used in regulatory submissions and drug development. Acquired by Roche in 2018, it continues to operate independently and also sells software to cancer practices.
gsk.com · HQ: London, United Kingdom · Oncology Therapeutics · Infectious Disease Therapeutics · Vaccines · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 2000 · Trust A · Hiring 589, 115 new
HQ: London, United Kingdom · Oncology Therapeutics · Infectious Disease Therapeutics · Vaccines · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 2000 · Trust A · Hiring 589, 115 new
GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures prescription medicines and vaccines, with research focused on infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory and immunology, and oncology. It was formed in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham and spun off its consumer healthcare business as Haleon in 2022. Listed in London and New York, it runs research, manufacturing and commercial operations worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
iqvia.com · HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Software · Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting · Health Data & Interoperability · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 5000+ employees · Est. 2016 · Trust B · Hiring 1431, 111 new
HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Software · Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting · Health Data & Interoperability · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 5000+ employees · Est. 2016 · Trust B · Hiring 1431, 111 new
IQVIA is an American company formed in 2016 by the merger of the contract research organisation Quintiles, founded in 1982, with the pharmaceutical data business IMS Health. It runs clinical trials on behalf of drug and device makers and simultaneously operates one of the largest healthcare data estates in the world, covering prescriptions, claims and electronic medical records, which it sells back to the same industry for commercial planning and real-world evidence studies. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it employs close to ninety thousand people and combines the trial and data businesses in what it calls connected intelligence.
novonordisk.com · HQ: Bagsværd, Denmark · Prescription Drugs · Cardiometabolic Therapeutics · Diabetes Devices · 5000+ employees · Est. 1923 · Trust A · Hiring 227, 69 new
HQ: Bagsværd, Denmark · Prescription Drugs · Cardiometabolic Therapeutics · Diabetes Devices · 5000+ employees · Est. 1923 · Trust A · Hiring 227, 69 new
Novo Nordisk is a Danish pharmaceutical company focused on diabetes, obesity and other serious chronic diseases, including rare blood and endocrine disorders. Founded in 1923, it makes insulins and GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, together with injection pens, and runs large research and production sites in Denmark, the United States, France, China and Brazil. It is majority-controlled by the Novo Nordisk Foundation through Novo Holdings and listed in Copenhagen and New York. The company is headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark.
≈ $76k – $138k per year (Estimated) · Middle · 7+ years exp · In office (Durham, United States) · High School Diploma · Shift work · Hazardous materials · Middle
msd.com · HQ: Rahway, United States · Biologics & Biosimilars · Veterinary Medicine · Vaccines · Oncology Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 1891 · Trust A · Hiring 643, 144 new
HQ: Rahway, United States · Biologics & Biosimilars · Veterinary Medicine · Vaccines · Oncology Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 1891 · Trust A · Hiring 643, 144 new
Merck & Co. is an American pharmaceutical company founded in 1891 as the United States arm of the German firm Merck and made independent after the First World War, trading as MSD outside the United States and Canada. Its portfolio is dominated by the immuno-oncology drug Keytruda, alongside vaccines such as Gardasil and Vaxneuvance, hospital acute care products, and a large animal health business covering livestock and companion animals. The company is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and spends a very large share of revenue on research into oncology, infectious disease and cardiometabolic therapies.
fortrea.com · HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 5000+ employees · Est. 2023 · Trust A · Hiring 250, 21 new
HQ: Durham, United States · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · 5000+ employees · Est. 2023 · Trust A · Hiring 250, 21 new
Fortrea is an American contract research organisation that provides clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. It runs Phase I to IV clinical trials, offers functional service provider staffing and patient access solutions, and operates in about 90 countries. The company was spun off from Labcorp in 2023 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
abbvie.com · HQ: North Chicago, Blacksburg, United States · Neurology & CNS Therapeutics · Oncology Therapeutics · Immunology & Inflammation Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 2013 · NYSE: ABBV · Trust B · Hiring 1142, 226 new
HQ: North Chicago, Blacksburg, United States · Neurology & CNS Therapeutics · Oncology Therapeutics · Immunology & Inflammation Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 2013 · NYSE: ABBV · Trust B · Hiring 1142, 226 new
AbbVie is an American biopharmaceutical company created in 2013 when Abbott Laboratories separated its research-based drug business into a standalone listed company. It was built around the immunology drug Humira, once the highest selling medicine in the world, and has since replaced that revenue with the successor immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq, an oncology portfolio led by Imbruvica and Venclexta, neuroscience products including Botox Therapeutic and Vraylar, and the aesthetics business acquired with Allergan. Headquartered in North Chicago and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue.
$125k – $237k per year · Senior · 8+ years exp · In office (Durham, United States) · Bachelor's Degree · Full-Time · GMP / cleanroom · Senior · English
astrazeneca.com · HQ: Cambridge, United Kingdom · Rare Disease Therapeutics · Cardiometabolic Therapeutics · Oncology Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 1999 · Trust A · Hiring 882, 172 new
HQ: Cambridge, United Kingdom · Rare Disease Therapeutics · Cardiometabolic Therapeutics · Oncology Therapeutics · Prescription Drugs · 5000+ employees · Est. 1999 · Trust A · Hiring 882, 172 new
AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish pharmaceutical company formed in 1999 by the merger of Astra of Sweden and Zeneca of the United Kingdom, and now one of the largest drug makers in the world by revenue. Its portfolio is concentrated in oncology with Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Enhertu, alongside cardiovascular, renal and metabolic products including Farxiga, respiratory and immunology medicines, and a rare disease business built on the acquisition of Alexion. Headquartered in Cambridge in England and listed in London, Stockholm and New York, it reports in United States dollars.
cambrex.com · HQ: Charles City, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · 1001-5000 employees · Likely startup · Hiring 56, 10 new
HQ: Charles City, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · 1001-5000 employees · Likely startup · Hiring 56, 10 new
Cambrex is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering drug substance, drug product and analytical services.
medpharm.com · HQ: Denver, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · 51-200 employees · Est. 2015 · Hiring 8, 1 new
HQ: Denver, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · 51-200 employees · Est. 2015 · Hiring 8, 1 new
Advancing Topical & Transepithelial Therapies from Concept to Commercial. MedPharm partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop, test, and manufacture topical and transepithelial products — reducing risk and accelerating the path to patients.
thermofisher.com · HQ: Waltham, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · Laboratory Equipment · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2006 · Trust B · Hiring 2736, 311 new
HQ: Waltham, United States · CRO & CDMO Services · APIs & Drug Manufacturing · Clinical Trial Services (CRO) · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · Laboratory Equipment · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2006 · Trust B · Hiring 2736, 311 new
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American supplier of scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables and services, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was formed in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific and later acquired Life Technologies and the contract research organisation PPD. It serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, research institutions, hospitals and clinical laboratories with analytical instruments, diagnostics, clinical trial services and drug development and manufacturing services.
grail.com · HQ: Menlo Park, United States · Molecular Diagnostics · Precision Medicine · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2016 · NASDAQ: GRAL · Hiring 13, 4 new
HQ: Menlo Park, United States · Molecular Diagnostics · Precision Medicine · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2016 · NASDAQ: GRAL · Hiring 13, 4 new
GRAIL is a healthcare and biotechnology company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and founded in 2016. The company develops and commercializes the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test, which uses next-generation sequencing and machine learning to identify signals from over 50 types of cancer through a single blood draw. It operates as an independent publicly traded entity following its spin-off from Illumina, focusing on clinical research and partnerships with healthcare systems and biopharmaceutical companies primarily in the United States and United Kingdom.
morphosys.com · HQ: Martinsried, Germany · Oncology Therapeutics · Drug Discovery · Hiring 7, 4 new
HQ: Martinsried, Germany · Oncology Therapeutics · Drug Discovery · Hiring 7, 4 new
Headquartered in Planegg, Germany, MorphoSys (MorphoSys AG, a Novartis company) is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in targeted oncology and antibody-based therapeutics. The company develops proprietary antibody discovery platforms - such as HuCAL and Ylanthia - alongside late-stage pipeline candidates and targeted treatments including pelabresib for myelofibrosis, ianalumab, and MONJUVI for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
bd.com · HQ: Franklin Lakes, United States · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · Infusion & Drug Delivery Devices · Medical Supplies & Consumables · Surgical Instruments & Devices · 5000+ employees · Est. 1897 · Trust A · Hiring 418, 46 new
HQ: Franklin Lakes, United States · Diagnostic Tests & IVD · Infusion & Drug Delivery Devices · Medical Supplies & Consumables · Surgical Instruments & Devices · 5000+ employees · Est. 1897 · Trust A · Hiring 418, 46 new
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a multinational medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents for hospitals, laboratories and clinicians. Founded in 1897 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it runs major sites in San Diego, Columbus in Nebraska, Durham, Sparks and Tempe, and its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business has been combined with Waters Corporation. The company recruits process, supplier quality, mechanical and software engineers, molding and electro-mechanical technicians, territory sales managers and trade compliance specialists.
kbibiopharma.com · HQ: Durham, United States · Bioprocessing · Biologics & Biosimilars · CRO & CDMO Services · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1996 · Trust A · Hiring 59, 1 new
HQ: Durham, United States · Bioprocessing · Biologics & Biosimilars · CRO & CDMO Services · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1996 · Trust A · Hiring 59, 1 new
KBI Biopharma is a contract development and manufacturing organization for biologics, providing mammalian and microbial cell line development, process, analytical and formulation development, and clinical and commercial manufacturing, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, it is a subsidiary of the Japanese materials group JSR and runs sites in Durham, Boulder and Louisville in Colorado and Plan-les-Ouates near Geneva in Switzerland, with platforms such as SUREtechnology. It hires manufacturing and process development associates, scientists, QA and validation specialists, SAP and quality systems analysts, schedulers and facilities and EHS staff.
≈ $51k – $102k per year (Estimated) · Middle · 2+ years exp · In office (Durham, United States) · High School Diploma · Full-Time · GMP / cleanroom · Shift work · Hazardous materials · Middle · English
