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Biotech Startup Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

IQVIA

CRA 1, IQVIA Biotech

Carlsbad, CA

$71K - $145K/yr

IQVIA Biotech is now hiring for CRA 1 with a minimum of 6 months of on-site monitoring. Must have ... startup activities based on study needs. Accurate and timely documentation is critical. The CRA I ...

MyOme

Scientist, Computational Biology

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Experience working in an agile, early-stage biotech startup environment. Location, Compensation, and Benefits: * Location: Hybrid role, 2 to 3 days onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office. * Compensation:

insitro

(Senior) ML Scientist

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$183K - $238K/yr

You will be joining a vibrant biotech startup that has many opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with a highly talented team, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape ...

insitro

Senior Automation Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$173K - $183K/yr

You will join an exciting biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding, but that is still very much in formation. You will have ample opportunities for growth and influence.

Robert Half

Senior Strategic Officer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Our startup client is looking for an experienced legal leader to help shape the foundation of a newly launched biotech organization in Oakland, California. This role will provide executive-level ...

Anthropic

Life Sciences Operator, Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$300K - $320K/yr

Previously founded or joined as a founding team member of a biotechnology startup * Excellent scientific taste and entrepreneurial instinct - a track record of identifying and capitalizing on ...

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How much do biotech startup jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech startup in California is $93,083.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,961.00 and $113,590.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biotech startup?

A Biotech Startup job involves working in an early-stage company that develops innovative biological or medical technologies. Roles can vary widely, including research, product development, regulatory affairs, and business operations. Employees often wear multiple hats, contributing to both scientific advancements and business growth. The fast-paced environment requires adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a biotech startup?

To thrive at a biotech startup, you need a strong background in life sciences or bioengineering, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset and practical research experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and, in many cases, regulatory compliance certifications like GLP or GMP are vital. Exceptional adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills are also crucial in this fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. These competencies help ensure innovation, rapid iteration, and successful navigation of the complex challenges faced by emerging biotech companies.

What are some unique challenges of working at a biotech startup compared to larger organizations?

Working at a biotech startup often means taking on a wide variety of responsibilities, as teams are usually small and roles can be less narrowly defined than at established companies. You may regularly transition between lab research, project management, and business development tasks, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Limited resources, tight deadlines, and the pressure to rapidly produce results are common, but these challenges also provide opportunities for accelerated learning and career advancement. Many employees find the collaborative, innovative atmosphere and the ability to make a tangible impact particularly fulfilling in this setting.

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Infographic showing various Biotech Startup job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,083 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Biotech Co-Founder / CCO (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

EWOR GmbH

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

We are looking to hire ambitious entrepreneurs to start and scale their own startups.
We are serial entrepreneurs, for example Paul Müller (founder Adjust, €1.2B exit) and Petter Made (founder SumUp, €8B) who are eager to support outlier personalities and serial entrepreneurs to build €1B+ companies.
Our offer:
  • A salary while you build your startup as you will directly be employed by us. Alternatively, you can opt for up to €500k in funding.
  • 1:1 sparring with unicorn founders on a weekly basis
  • Community: Access to the top 0.1% of founders, peers and investors
  • Team building: Hiring top notch talent supported through our network (over 50,000 professionals)
  • Distribution: Support in reaching product-market-fit and building up a sales force / marketing machine
  • Funding support for securing a multi-million euro funding round within 12 months (on average, EWOR Fellows raise > €2M after our Grand Pitch)

One of our fellows set a record for Europe's largest pre-seed round by a first-time founder, securing a €12M pre-seed investment.
Tasks
  • You will own, build, and run your startup in fields such as Biotech
  • You will embark on an extensive personal development journey crafted by unicorn founders and follow a fully customised programme enhancing your goal, time, and energy management
  • You will receive support in hiring through our network to over 50,000 professionals and advice as well as best practices from serial entrepreneurs
  • You will receive intensive coaching to make your startup ready to raise millions in funding
  • You will iterate your product with us until having reached product-market-fit and receive support in building up a sales force or creating a marketing engine respectively

  • You are based in Europe or the Americas or open to relocate
  • You are willing to take full responsibility for your own startup and scale it to €100M+ in revenues
  • You have excellent communication skills in the English language

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