Biotech Jobs in San Diego
San Diego's life-science companies cluster on the Torrey Pines Mesa and in Sorrento Valley, near the UC San Diego campus and several major research institutes, with more along the coast in Carlsbad. The region is known for its many small and mid-size biotechs alongside the local sites of larger companies.
This page lists openings across San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad and nearby North County towns. See the top hiring companies and functions below for the current mix.
Top Hiring Companies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas does this page include?
San Diego (including Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley addresses), La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Poway.
How many biotech jobs are open in San Diego right now?
See the open-position count at the top of this page -- it updates daily from the companies' own career sites.
Does this page include every San Diego biotech?
It covers the employers we track, updated daily. Many of San Diego's smaller biotechs post only on their own sites, so it's worth checking companies you're interested in directly as well.
Are these jobs remote or based in San Diego?
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.