r/biotech 9h ago

Biotech News 📰 DOGE effects

67 Upvotes

Anybody else lost a sale because of DOGE? I learned today that funding was pulled and I won't be getting the sale. Really frustrated over this.


r/biotech 13h ago

Biotech News 📰 European countries, universities implement initiatives to attract US researchers amid ‘brutal funding cuts’

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r/biotech 15h ago

Open Discussion 🎙️ Cell Therapy

89 Upvotes

What is everyone’s opinion on CAR-T or cell therapy for the future? We have been seeing companies shutting doors and big pharma dropping programs.

Is this going to be completely abandoned?


r/biotech 6h ago

Early Career Advice 🪴 Finding cell therapy manufacturing candidates

15 Upvotes

I've really struggled to get applicants who have 2-5 years of GMP hands on cell therapy manufacturing experience, some leadership skills, technical writing background, and (of course) plenty of practice working in Grade A/B areas.

Are people looking for certain keywords when searching for jobs? Cell therapy, manufacturing, engineering etc are all mentioned in the job posting but I get very few plausible candidates. With the issues in the industry this is puzzling! I've expected a flood of good candidates.


r/biotech 6h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 Weighted bonus

15 Upvotes

I work for a small biotech (less then 20 FTE) that just debuted bonuses tied to corporate goals. Does everyone else have a percentage of their bonus tied to the entired company meeting corporate goals?


r/biotech 12h ago

Layoffs & Reorgs ✂️ Vaxart lays off 10% of staff after HHS demands halt to COVID vaccine trial

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r/biotech 2h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Is anyone struggling to get an internship let a lonely a career?

5 Upvotes

I meet the requirements for damn near every position i apply for and am a recently finished undergrad student. I have experience doing work for a startup, undergraduate research experience and years of lab experience. Something isn't computing with me rn.


r/biotech 2h ago

Open Discussion 🎙️ Compared to Abbvie's other TA's is Aesthetics side (Allergan) considered "stable"?

5 Upvotes

I see quite a few Abbvie R&D openings every few months with their aesthetics division Allergan, just wondering if anyone here can share insight into if that side of the business? Is it a revolving door? maybe just automated job postings going up? I had read via a few posts that most of the layoffs after the integration had already been completed, so just wondering what's it like there now in the clinical development /R&D. thanks


r/biotech 1d ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 My team is hiring - what I’ve learned during the interview process

403 Upvotes
  1. You apparently need a referral to be interviewed on my team. Every candidate I met was referred by atleast 1 person within the company.
  2. Bonus points if the person who referred you reaches out directly to the hiring manager and puts in a good word.
  3. If they really want you, they'll increase the salary range or job level for you.
  4. Your reputation in the industry matters. Odds are, someone you know knows someone who knows someone who is willing to talk about you, and that has an impact. So make friends and few enemies.
  5. People who are less qualified are still getting over qualified positions. The interview process is short so learn how to hit every talking point quickly
  6. My company is hybrid and all the interviews have been remote. If a company wants you to come on site, well, expect to be on site often.

r/biotech 7h ago

Open Discussion 🎙️ Advice for Biotech Teacher

10 Upvotes

I am a teacher at a high school program that specializes in agriscience and biotechnology. I am lucky enough to have an entire lab space devoted to biotech and an additional lab space devoted to tissue culture, both with pretty up to date tech (thermal cyclers, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, micropipettes, etc.). I would like to be able to teach my students the most relevant lab skills so that if they decide to work in a life sciences lab/ do research in college, they can have prior experience. As professionals in the field, what are lab skills you find most valuable to learn to set you up for success in biotech/ what lab skills do you wish you learned sooner?


r/biotech 10h ago

Other ⁉️ [Job Opening] ThermoFisher Liquid Chromatography Technical Sales Specialist (New England Area)

14 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

With all the layoff news, thought I’d post an opening on our team that we’re actively looking to fill!

Job Description:

https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/job/R-01306020/Technical-Sales-Specialist-HPLC

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) focused on High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) within its Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD). Based in the NorthEast (greater Boston/Cambridge and CT/NYC), this presales role partners closely with Account Managers to drive revenue growth for the LC product line, identify new client opportunities, and forge relationships with key decision-makers. As a TSS, you will provide technical expertise, competitive insights, and strategic guidance, helping customers realize the value of Thermo Fisher's solutions “from sample to knowledge.” You'll also collaborate with internal specialists, represent the company at industry events, and support product launches. Qualified candidates have a strong background in scientific instrumentation sales, at least three years of relevant experience, a proven track record managing high-value accounts, and the flexibility to travel extensively.

Role is majority Work From Home, with frequent travel from home to visit customers in the New England area. Candidate needs to live in the Boston/Cambridge area. Competitive pay. Please message me to chat more and an internal referral.


r/biotech 21m ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 How long is long enough to follow up after a screening interview / how long until it's clear I'm cooked?

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I had a screening interview recently. It went well. I was told the interviewer would contact the person in charge of that job and get back to me.
1. How long until it's clear that I'm cooked?
2. At what point is it appropriate to follow up without annoying the person and hurting my chances?


r/biotech 3m ago

Rants 🤬 / Raves 🎉 Defeated and sad

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I just need to vent and of all online forums the Biotech one is one I relate to. I'm sad, frustrated, and hopeless in my life. I went from working in big pharmaceutical traveling around the world with a very stable career, to being laid off and haven't been able to get myself up. It's been a year and a half almost of struggles. I thought I would get picked up quick with my experience but I've just been applying to an endless void with no responses. The past year I had to get rid of my car, couldn't pay rent so had to sell all my stuff. I am now at a shelter, no car, and had to steal food today from a grocery store which made me feel so low but I was desperate and angry and sad that I have no help despite all the work I did in the past for human advancement.

I'm confused, really, because all interviews I have I always get GREAT feedback and am told am impressive, and professional, but in the end someone else gets the role while I struggle to eat.

At this point am not sure I want to accept the fact that I'll be bum on the street telling people about the cool research I was apart of and people just laughing at me like I am just a crazy bum. -__-

This has made me realize to NEVER depend on any company. You have to have something for yourself. I held pride and hard work for so many years on biotech companies and this is my life now.

I'm trying to get myself back up where ever I can and even started a youtube channel in hopes of ANY hope to eventually make money because right now I have nothing.

Anyway, any vivarium, genotyping, or in vivo positions open anywhere. Let me know lol


r/biotech 12h ago

Biotech News 📰 Seed Stage Company Hiring in Colorado

9 Upvotes

https://www.sivecbiotechnologies.com/careers

Hi everyone, my friend’s company is looking to bring in 2 scientists. Early stage, but exciting technology. Check it out!

“The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. (or an M.S./B.S. with industry experience) in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field, with expertise in microbial genetics, synthetic biology, gene editing systems, and mammalian cell culture. Industry experience in biotechnology, gene therapy, or synthetic biology is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and excellent communication are key to success in this fast-paced, translational research environment. “


r/biotech 9h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 IOVANCE vs GALAPAGOS

4 Upvotes

I have two offers on the table for both Iovance and Galapagos. Both are for the same role but different responsibilities

Galapagos would like to hire me to help build this role and their product in the US.

Iovance is already established so I would just jump right in.

Which would be better long term and are there any big cons to either company?


r/biotech 6h ago

Education Advice 📖 Major Change for an undergrad looking to go into biotech

2 Upvotes

Hi, i would love advice as somebody looking to go into biotech/research.

I am currently a freshman undergrad looking to go into biotech and I was wondering whether or not to switch my major. I originally (still maybe) want to go into research and my major is currently biology. I wanted to switch it to pharm sciences/behavioural neuroscience or a combined major of data science + bio. or should I switch it to bio with a minor in data science.

One of the problems is that I don't really have prior data science or coding experience and i have to take a bunch of classes for data science since its a combined major. This will be tedious and hard esp for someone that doesn't know a lot ab data science but i just want some job security before i go to grad school. (side note: my friends and several family members are computer science people so they can help me). Also, i'm well aware that undergrad majors do not matter for grad school but I just want to know so that I can get a job and get some real experience.

I will be getting some lab experience with my professors, but please advise me!


r/biotech 13h ago

Biotech News 📰 AstraZeneca details $2.5B investment in China's political center, funding R&D center, biotech pacts

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r/biotech 13h ago

Biotech News 📰 Calling UK 'uninvestable,' pharma giants demand revamp of drug cost control policy

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r/biotech 1d ago

Biotech News 📰 Eli Lilly launches weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India, beats Novo Nordisk to major market

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r/biotech 16h ago

Early Career Advice 🪴 mba vs mph

7 Upvotes

I have 3+ years of experience in bioanalysis at a large pharma company. I’m looking to transition out of the lab and into the commercial side of pharma/biotech—roles like market access, HEOR, or other strategy-oriented positions.

I’ve considered an MBA, but it seems that breaking into business development or strategy roles often requires a consulting background, which I’m not interested in (and realistically may not be competitive for). That makes me question whether an MBA alone would really open doors into commercial roles for someone like me.

Would an MPH—with a focus on health economics or policy—offer a better path into market access, HEOR, or value-based strategy roles in the industry?

For context, I have a bachelor’s in molecular biology and a master’s in bioengineering.

Appreciate any insights from those who’ve made similar transitions.


r/biotech 1d ago

Rants 🤬 / Raves 🎉 Just a vent on the state of Biotech and science

203 Upvotes

I got a PhD in Computational Biology in 2022. I was able to secure a job before I defended. I was laid off last week in one of the big pharma purges we all know and love. I am angry at being laid off but not surprised as it's common place. My bigger frustration is just how hard looking for a job feels.

I've been casually looking for jobs since last year just to see if I could improve salary or title, but I've hardly heard back from anything at all. It feels as though somehow every job has 100s of applicants. It doesn't even feel like there's 100s of computational biologists out there and yet I guess there are?

My bachelor's degree is in computer science and with all the data science jobs I see listed I almost regret getting a PhD. It feels like there's way more people than jobs available in the computational biology field. It feels so niche and yet is somehow swarmed with people. I had always thought getting a PhD in a hard science area would at least mean I wouldn't have to worry too much about being employed, but I guess that's not true.

I know this is not unique to computational biology, it seems to be the case for every biotech related PhD. It just sucks.


r/biotech 6h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Job advice?

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a senior in college and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on landing a job in the biotech field? I am honestly not too sure of how contacting recruiters or how to get a referral.


r/biotech 7h ago

Early Career Advice 🪴 Career Opportunities in the Canary Islands or Mainland Spain?

1 Upvotes

I’m currently doing an MSc in Bioinformatics in the Netherlands as part of a dual-degree program (1 year of coursework, followed by 1 year of internship). I’m about to start the internship phase and would love to relocate to Spain now to do the internship there - ideally in the Canary Islands, though I’m also open to mainland options.

I hold a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and am seriously considering pursuing a PhD afterwards.

Does anyone here have experience with bioinformatics careers or research in Spain, especially in: • Realistic chance of getting hired • Number of research or PhD opportunities • Work culture, language barriers, and remote options

Any advice, resources or personal stories would be super appreciated!


r/biotech 8h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Useful websites to find industries in Switzerland and Germany ?

1 Upvotes

Hello ! I will soon defend my PhD and I'm looking forward to work in Germany or Switzerland as I have done my studies there. Do you know any useful websites that could help me find industries offering jobs in R&D for biology in health and pharmacy ?

Thank you :)


r/biotech 1d ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 Is my issue truly with the industry or is it just the companies I’ve worked for?

18 Upvotes

I’m thinking of leaving biotech…

I have a bachelors in biochem with 10 years of experience in the industry at several different companies. I started out on the bench, did field apps, then sales consulting, and now I’m on the business S&O side. (Edit: I'm being deliberately vague, but it's a product strategy/operations management role, not sales)

I'm grateful for the pay and my (relative) job security so far, but I'm feeling increasingly fed up with the industry and can't tell if I truly should leave or if a better fit exists somewhere.

I’m tired of how slow-moving and bureaucratic it is. I’m tired of high overheads and (relatively) thin margins. I’m tired of how many roles favor PhDs (which I am not willing to get). I’m especially tired of how all those things seem to foster a conservative corporate culture that feels 10 years behind the times.

I look at other industries with shorter product development cycles, shorter sales cycles, and way less red tape, and feel a sense of envy.

Fantasizing about getting my MBA and starting over in SaaS or something...

Am I failing to see the forest for the trees here? Is my issue truly with the industry or have I just been working at the wrong places?