Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma

The life sciences industry—spanning biotech startups, global pharmaceutical companies, and medical device organizations—offers exciting opportunities for students from all academic backgrounds. 

Whether you’re passionate about lab research or interested in business, finance, or strategy, this field offers many opportunities to innovate and make an impact on your community. Massachusetts’ life sciences sector is projected to grow 11.6% by 2029, adding over 16,000 new jobs.* 

Examples of employers in the field: 

  • Pharmaceuticals: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck, Takeda, Novartis
  • Biotechnology: Moderna, Biogen, Wave Life Sciences, BioNTech, CRISPR Therapeutics
  • Medical Devices & Diagnostics: Abbott, Boston Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Medtronic
  • Life Sciences Consulting & Services: Trinity Life Sciences, Charles River Laboratories, Lumanity, ZS Associates 

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