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Growth 2021-2025 (Filing Volume) (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH,INC. | 18 | $99,101 | $59,259 - $127,500 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE INC. | 14 | $108,536 | $85,000 - $125,000 | 100.0% |
| FRONTAGE LABORATORIES, INC. | 12 | $83,162 | $76,149 - $98,467 | 100.0% |
| ILLUMINA | 11 | $93,662 | $70,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIORESEARCH CENTER | 11 | $115,437 | $77,210 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 8 | $120,534 | $102,200 - $155,000 | 87.5% |
| ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP | 8 | $114,577 | $79,083 - $186,310 | 100.0% |
| AMGEN INC. | 7 | $140,419 | $126,846 - $165,000 | 100.0% |
| GENENTECH | 7 | $123,653 | $86,195 - $140,600 | 85.7% |
| SCHRODINGER, INC. | 6 | $121,842 | $110,000 - $130,600 | 83.3% |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 6 | $108,686 | $94,697 - $121,540 | 100.0% |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 5 | $112,844 | $108,955 - $119,269 | 100.0% |
| Carmine Therapeutics, Inc. | 5 | $122,376 | $97,000 - $150,000 | 80.0% |
| BIOAGILYTIX LABS LLC | 5 | $83,600 | $77,500 - $97,000 | 100.0% |
| CONTRACT PHARMACAL CORP. | 4 | $97,198 | $97,198 - $97,198 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 129 | $101,794 | $49,109 - $170,000 |
| Senior | 92 | $114,768 | $57,158 - $253,531 |
| I | 78 | $110,884 | $58,843 - $150,043 |
| II | 47 | $111,765 | $59,509 - $145,000 |
| Staff | 35 | $106,869 | $37,315 - $200,000 |
| Principal | 32 | $130,172 | $53,000 - $200,000 |
| III | 15 | $96,164 | $53,373 - $148,000 |
| Lead | 3 | $110,396 | $104,094 - $123,000 |
| Manager | 1 | $94,697 | $94,697 - $94,697 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 45 | $113,621 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 30 | $130,963 |
| San Diego | CA | 21 | $101,532 |
| Exton | PA | 12 | $83,162 |
| New York | NY | 12 | $123,707 |
| Worcester | MA | 12 | $112,901 |
| North Chicago | IL | 11 | $108,136 |
| Gaithersburg | MD | 9 | $109,731 |
| Tarrytown | NY | 9 | $122,249 |
| Redwood City | CA | 8 | $127,043 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 112 | $100,609 | 91.1% |
| FY 2022 | 98 | $112,074 | 90.8% |
| FY 2023 | 125 | $108,339 | 84.0% |
| FY 2024 | 79 | $115,824 | 94.9% |
| FY 2025 | 17 | $134,952 | 94.1% |
| FY 2026 | 1 | $128,146 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH,INC. | 18 | $99,101 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE INC. | 14 | $108,536 | 100.0% |
| FRONTAGE LABORATORIES, INC. | 12 | $83,162 | 100.0% |
| ILLUMINA | 11 | $93,662 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIORESEARCH CENTER | 11 | $115,437 | 100.0% |