Pharma & Biotech Jobs in Raleigh-Durham (RTP)
Research Triangle Park, between Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, is one of the largest research parks in the US and the center of North Carolina's life-science industry. Around it, a growing ring of large manufacturing sites in towns such as Holly Springs, Clayton, Sanford, Wilson and Rocky Mount has made the region a major hub for biologics and vaccine production.
This page covers the Triangle and those nearby manufacturing towns. See the top hiring companies and functions below for the current mix.
Top Hiring Companies
Amgen 71
Biogen
39
GSK
28
Novartis
24
Merck
17
Gilead Sciences
10
Open Roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Which towns does this page include?
Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Clayton, Zebulon, Sanford, Wilson and Rocky Mount.
How many pharma jobs are open in the Research Triangle right now?
See the open-position count at the top of this page -- it updates daily from the companies' own career sites.
Are there many manufacturing jobs in RTP?
Yes -- manufacturing, quality and engineering roles are a large share of openings in the region. See the "Top Functions Hiring" breakdown above for the current mix.
Are these jobs remote or based in the Research Triangle?
Most are on-site or hybrid at the employer's local site, but it varies by role -- check the individual listing. Fully remote roles are listed on each function's remote page instead.