Maryland’s life sciences ecosystem is among the strongest in the nation, anchored by federal agencies like the NIH and FDA, world-class research institutions, and top universities that provide a deep pipeline of talent. Strong government support, active investment, and a growing network of industry leaders have further strengthened the state’s position as one of the country’s fastest-growing biotech hubs
That strength is reflected in the breadth of opportunities available across the industry — from scientific and research roles to operations, manufacturing, technology, and business. Whether you’re a student or early-career professional, an experienced specialist, or a senior leader, there are opportunities across the career spectrum. Here are 10 Maryland life sciences companies hiring now.
1. Meso Scale Diagnostics (MSD)
Rockville, MD
Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative assays and instruments for the measurement of molecules in biological samples.
MSD is hosting an in-person hiring event on Tuesday, September 29 at Rockville,MD. Walk-ins are welcome, with full-time opportunities across R&D, manufacturing, engineering, quality, IT, commercial, and other corporate functions. Register Now →
2. GeneDx
Gaithersburg, MD
GeneDx is a genomics and genetic testing company known for its work in rare disease diagnostics. With its Gaithersburg headquarters anchoring a growing genomics footprint in Maryland, the company currently has 30+ open roles spanning lab and clinical operations, quality engineering, IT, finance, facilities, customer support, and sales.
These roles are a mix of on-site and hybrid positions, including facilities, lab operations, customer engagement, and billing. While the corporate and commercial roles are eligible for remote work nationwide. View jobs →
3. Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF)
Bethesda, MD
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a global nonprofit organization that advances military medicine research. It’s currently hiring 200+ roles , the widest range of any company on this list, spanning research and discovery science, clinical operations, project and program management, bioinformatics and data, facilities/EHS, IT, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and academic and grants administration.
HJF supports 12,000+ researchers and medical professionals worldwide across infectious disease, traumatic brain injury, combat casualty care, and emerging threats, and regularly hires scientists, program managers, and support staff for federally funded research programs. View jobs →
4. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
Hunt Valley & Sparks, MD
BD is a global medical technology company producing devices used in diagnostics, drug delivery, and infection prevention. Its Maryland operations support manufacturing and technical roles within BD’s broader device and diagnostics business.
The open roles across both the Hunt Valley and Sparks sites, heavily weighted toward manufacturing (machine and packaging operators, team leads) alongside supply chain, quality engineering and CQV, IT, sales, clinical research, facilities, and finance — including a VP-level finance role based in the region. View jobs →
5. Thermo Fisher Scientific
Frederick & Germantown, MD
Thermo Fisher is a scientific instruments and lab services giant with a significant Maryland presence, including biologics and pharma services operations. Across its Germantown campus, roles skew toward manufacturing operations, formulation, packaging/labeling, and supply chain and planning positions. At the Frederick campus, openings lean more toward laboratory and bioanalytical science, LCMS research, data review, genomics/bioinformatics, and quality control , alongside commercial roles.
Notably, several internship roles are open right now too , including a Vaccine Sciences Intern, a Laboratory Intern, and a PPI Business Intern — making this a good one to flag for students or early-career candidates looking to break into the industry. . View jobs →
6. Pharmaron
Baltimore, MD
Pharmaron is a contract research and development organization (CRO/CDMO) supporting drug discovery and development for biotech and pharma clients. Its Baltimore site adds to Maryland’s growing CDMO cluster, with openings heavily concentrated in clinical research and operations.
Currently hiring for research assistants, clinical trial coordinators, research nurses, and a Principal Investigator role, alongside laboratory and bioanalytical science positions plus quality control and clinical informatics/data roles. View jobs →
7. AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, Frederick & Rockville, MD
AstraZeneca runs three Maryland campuses: Gaithersburg, its U.S. biologics R&D headquarters; Frederick, home to its largest biologics manufacturing facility; and Rockville, a newer site supporting cell therapy and clinical trial manufacturing — together making AstraZeneca one of the state’s largest biopharmaceutical employer, with more than 5,500 Maryland employees.
With 124+ open roles, hiring skews toward senior and director-level positions across commercial and marketing, oncology R&D, IT and cybersecurity, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs. View jobs →
8. Parexel
Baltimore, MD
Parexel is a global clinical research organization (CRO) supporting drug and device trials across therapeutic areas. It offers a comprehensive range of services throughout drug development, including clinical trial management, data and biostatistics, regulatory consulting, medical affairs, and real-world evidence studies.
Its Baltimore MedStar Harbor Hospital site currently has 5 open roles, all tied to clinical trial operations. View jobs →
9. Samsung Biologics
Rockville, MD
One of the world’s largest contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), Samsung Biologics has been steadily expanding its U.S. footprint. Its Rockville site supports biologics manufacturing and process development work for pharma and biotech partners.
Right now they have 20+ open roles spanning manufacturing and technical operations, quality and compliance, engineering and automation, process development, facilities/EHS, IT, supply chain, and finance, from entry-level associates to director-level positions. View jobs →
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10. Precision for Medicine
Bethesda & Frederick, MD
With locations in Bethesda & Fedrick, Precision for Medicine is a precision-medicine-focused CRO that supports biomarker-driven clinical trials and provides specialized services across clinical research, diagnostics, and laboratory operations.
It currently has 10 openings, all based on-site at Fedrick. Most roles are concentrated in laboratory, diagnostics, and biorepository operations, with additional opportunities in IT, and executive leadership. The positions range from technician-level roles to senior scientific and site leadership positions. . View jobs →