Welcome to your guide to Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma careers. Here we’ve gathered resources and connections to support your career journey, including industry insights, advice from Sloanies, and top resources. Choose your next step below:
Gain Insights from Sloanies in Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma
Vivek Pejaver, MBA ’24
Guide to Recruiting for Biotech and Pharma
“I was fortunate to work at Moderna as a Business Development and Corporate Strategy intern. Here are steps that will help you on your journey if you are looking for a similar role.”
Marisa Konstadt, MBA ’21
How to Prepare for an Internship Outside Your Comfort Zone
“I landed a role working in market access in pharma without previous industry experience. This is how I made it a successful experience and added value.”
More Career Insights
Biotech/Pharma/Healthcare Career Series – 25+ executives in Biotech/Pharma/Healthcare share their tips for success, rising to the C-Suite, leveraging new technologies in their business.
Explore Career Paths in Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma
Healthcare, Biotech, and Pharma offer career paths that blend business strategy with science, technology, innovation, and policies. Below are six key areas where Sloanies are bringing value to the industry:
Associate Director – General Management/LDP
Associate Director – Business Development
Associate Director – R&D Strategy
Business Development
Business Development Strategy Manager
Chief of Staff
Digital Strategy Lead
Digital Strategy Manager
Director of Operations
Director of Operations & Strategy
Director – Corporate Development
Director – Product Development & Operations
Drug Product Manufacturing Manager
Finance Rotational Development Program
General Manager
HR Leadership Program
Manager – Forecasting
Manager – Growth
Manager – Strategic Insights & Analytics
Manager/Leadership Development Program
Medical Advisor – R&D Leadership Program
Operations Leadership Program/Rotational Role
Operations Manager
Operations Manager – Data Scientist
Operations Manager: AI/ML
Pricing & Market Access Manager
Product Analytics Manager
Product Manager
Program Director
Program Manager
Program Manager – R&D Lead
Senior Associate Product Manager
Senior Business Fellow
Senior Manager – Global Commercial Strategy
Senior Manager – Global Marketing
Senior Product Manager
Strategy Manager
Learn about companies where Sloanies accepted opportunities in the jobs section below.
Build Healthcare Knowledge + Experience at MIT Sloan
Academic / Learning Experiences
Clubs
Connect with MIT Sloan’s Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma Community
- Healthcare Club
- MIT Sloan Industry Advisors – Connect with alumni for industry insights and career advice
- Explore Your Network – Find contacts through MIT and MIT Sloan student, alumni, and company directories.
Learn about Recruiting for Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma
CDO’s MBA Career Advising Team has created a helpful resources for MBA students pursuing Biotech/Pharma/Healthcare opportunities:
More Recommended Resources:
Guide to Recruiting for Biotech and Pharma by Vivek Pejaver, MBA ’24
VMock Resume Optimizer – Create your resume and score it against the job description.
Explore Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma Jobs and Internships
- Career Central (CDO)
- Handshake (CAPD)
- MBA Exchange Job Board (use keywords and industry filters)
- MBA Exchange – Leadership Development Programs List
(leadership/rotational programs across industries) - More MIT/MIT Sloan, Industry, and Regional Job Boards
Featured Job Sites
Tip: Research Areas of Opportunity
- Pitchbook – Track areas of investment and growth, including specific companies and technologies, to identify potential opportunities.
Pharma and Therapies
Amgen | Jobs
AbbVie | Jobs
Blueprint Medicines | Jobs
Bristol Myers Squibb | Jobs
Eli Lilly | Jobs
Genentech | Jobs
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) | Jobs
Merck | Jobs
Moderna | Jobs
Nimbus Therapeutics | Jobs
Novartis | Jobs
Pfizer | Jobs
Regeneron | Jobs
Roche | Jobs
Takeda | Jobs
Syneos Health | Jobs
Vertex | Jobs
Biotech/Medical Devices/Diagnostics
Biogen | Jobs
Boston Scientific | Jobs
Iterative Health (Scopes) | Jobs
LeMaitre | Jobs
LivaNova | Jobs
Medtronic | Jobs
Stryker | Jobs
Healthcare – Retail/Consumer Goods
CVS Health | Corporate Jobs | Tech/Data Jobs
Bayer | Jobs
Johnson & Johnson | Jobs
Procter & Gamble | Jobs
Healthcare Platforms/AI
Pearl Health | Jobs
Verily Life Sciences | Jobs
Cleerly | Jobs
Tempus | Jobs
Viz.ai | Jobs
Health Services
National Health Service (UK) | Jobs
Providence Health & Services | Jobs
Startups/Early Stage
AcousticaBio | Jobs – (manufact.)
BillionToOne | Jobs (diagnostics)
FASCIA | Jobs (MIT Startup)
Layer Health | Jobs – (systems/AI) (MIT)
WHOOP | Jobs (wearables)
Prepare for Interviews
- Big Interview – Practice your interviewing skills and get AI feedback to improve your score.
- Top Research Resources – Top databases for company and industry research, including Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, MBA Exchange (Industry Reports), and Plunkett.
Health/Pharma/Biotech Trends
- Deloitte: Life Sciences Outlook (2026)
- What to Expect in US Healthcare in 2026 and Beyond (McKinsey)
- Biopharma Trends 2026 (BCG)
- Biology-native data infrastructure for AI (Bessemer)
- Direct-to-Patient Future of Healthcare (BCG)
- State of Health AI 2026 (Bessemer)
- 3 Biotech Breakthroughs to Watch (Morgan Stanley)
- Tip: Use Pitchbook to track areas of investment and potential growth, including PE and VC deals.
Talk with Someone About My Career Plans
- CDO Career Advisors + Coaches – Book an appointment with a career advisor or coach from your program: MBA/LGO/MSMS | MFin | MBAn | SFMBA | EMBA
- MIT Sloan Industry Advisors – Connect with alumni for industry insights and career advice
