Texas Biopharma Job Market Shows Resilience Amid Industry Growth

The Texas biopharmaceutical industry continues to demonstrate robust growth and employment opportunities, despite a slight year-over-year decline in job postings. With over 7,400 life sciences and biotech firms employing more than 116,000 professionals, the Lone Star State's biopharma sector contributes approximately $95 billion to the state's economic output, according to the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Houston Emerges as a Key Player in Life Sciences

A recent CBRE report highlights Houston's significance in the life sciences landscape, ranking the city third for manufacturing talent and tenth for research and development talent nationwide. This positioning underscores Texas's growing importance in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in key metropolitan areas.

Job Market Trends and Opportunities

Despite a 14% year-over-year decrease in job postings on BioSpace's website for Texas in July, the overall trend since December has been positive. Several major pharmaceutical and biotech companies are actively recruiting in the state, offering a diverse range of positions across various specialties.

Companies Hiring in Texas

1. AbbVie: With approximately 20 openings, AbbVie is seeking professionals for roles such as associate engineer in technical development, regional sales leader for Allergan Aesthetics, and equipment technician in packaging.

2. CSL: The company is looking to fill quality specialist positions in Houston and Port Arthur.

3. Eagle Analytical: Offering about two dozen openings in Houston, Eagle Analytical is recruiting for positions including peptide/protein chemist, sample submission specialist, and engineering manager.

4. Eli Lilly: The pharmaceutical giant is hiring for sales positions, including territory managers in dermatology and cardiometabolic health across multiple Texas locations.

5. Lundbeck: Opportunities at Lundbeck include multispecialty account manager and regional business director roles in various Texas cities.

6. Novo Nordisk: The company is seeking pharma field sales specialists in diabetes care for positions in Dallas and Katy.

These job opportunities span a wide range of specialties within the biopharmaceutical industry, from research and development to sales and quality control, reflecting the sector's diverse needs and continued growth in Texas.