In Greater Philadelphia
Discover Your Career in Greater Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia is a thriving hub for innovation, offering a strong concentration of technology and life sciences employers. But no need to feel limited to these industries — find your perfect role with high-paying jobs in everything from healthcare to financial services to advanced manufacturing to non-profit work.
The region’s ecosystem is rich with world-leading technology companies, research and development labs and startups. Whether your interest lies in cell and gene therapy or artificial intelligence, you’ll find work on diverse teams where your unique background is valued. Plus, with one of the nation’s top concentrations of finance and insurance companies and a wealth of manufacturing firms, Greater Philadelphia offers unparalleled opportunities to grow and excel in your career.
Employed in the Life Sciences Industry
Cluster of Biopharma Companies in the U.S.
Employed in the Financial Industry
Growth is in Our DNA
Greater Philadelphia is a powerhouse for life sciences, consistently ranked among the top 10 U.S. life science hubs. With close to 88,000 people employed in the industry, it’s clear why this region is a magnet for talent. The area boasts 15 major health systems, 118 hospitals, and some of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools, ensuring a strong foundation for ongoing growth.
The demand for cell and gene therapy talent is especially booming, with more than 7,000+ employed at 60 related companies — making the region the No. 2 stem cell research hub in the nation, and home to more than 10% of the world’s cell and gene therapy-focused companies. By 2030, growth in commercialization and manufacturing is expected to soar, driven by companies like Spark Therapeutics and Iovance. Innovation continues to thrive with projects like Spark Therapeutics’ 2023 groundbreaking of a 500,000-square-foot, multi-story Gene Therapy Innovation Center at Drexel University — set to become a global center of excellence for gene therapy manufacturing.
Job seekers will find ample opportunities with groundbreaking pharmaceutical companies such as Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Amerisource Bergen, and GSK. Positions range from analytical chemists to laboratory technicians and quality assurance managers, with average salaries at $110,000.
Want to become one of the top professionals in your field? The region is home to one of the strongest networks of medical and research universities in the country, including nationally ranked education programs in:
- Biological Sciences (UPenn, Princeton, UDel)
- Biostatistics (UPenn, Drexel)
- Chemistry (UPenn, Temple, UDel, Princeton)
- Computer Science (UPenn, Princeton)
- Biomedical Engineering (UPenn, Drexel, UDel)
- Nursing (UPenn, Villanova, Drexel, Jefferson)
Additionally, the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing trains 2,500 bioprocessing professionals annually.
