r/biotech

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About r/biotech

News about any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. | Or we can talk about career advice. Whatever.

The community at a glance

r/biotech is a Subreddit for Biotech with roughly 240K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Biotech topic page.

Roughly 55K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Biotech, Job, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention biotech, recruiting agency, and laptop.

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Yearly: +55K members
Growth: +29.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 919 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 843 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 12K members
  • 2020: 19K members
  • 2021: 17K members
  • 2023: 56K members
  • 2024: 47K members
  • 2025: 57K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    31 posts in the past month
    1. i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore.
    2. Finally received an offer but not sure if I should take it 😞
    3. A little anecdote from my current job hunt
    #1
    Advice Requests
    i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore. · Finally received an offer but not sure if I should take it 😞 · A little anecdote from my current job hunt
    31
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. How hard do you work?
    2. It's painful watching senior managers doing tedious tasks because biotechs keep cutting analysts
    3. AbbVie layoffs
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    How hard do you work? · It's painful watching senior managers doing tedious tasks because biotechs keep cutting analysts · AbbVie layoffs
    6
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Genentech hiring process
    2. Anyone hiring in Australia for a fresh grad?
    #3
    Opportunities
    Genentech hiring process · Anyone hiring in Australia for a fresh grad?
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Sharing RSU With Prospective Employer?
    #4
    Money Talk
    Sharing RSU With Prospective Employer?
    1

Topics

  • Biotech
    115 posts in the past month
    1. More than half of biotech and pharma job seekers have been looking for 6 or more months
    2. Four years and 219 lost companies later, biotech still has a cash problem
    3. Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry's future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
    #1
    Biotech
    More than half of biotech and pharma job seekers have been looking for 6 or more months · Four years and 219 lost companies later, biotech still has a cash problem · Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry's future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
    115
  • Job
    93 posts in the past month
    1. A new low in the job search
    2. i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore.
    3. Have a job interview!
    #2
    Job
    A new low in the job search · i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore. · Have a job interview!
    93
  • Struggling
    55 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    55
  • Career
    47 posts in the past month
    1. Submitted my 100th application, two interviews, how to prevent despair and bailing on a career in biotech?
    2. career pivot
    3. Career coach in the current market
    #4
    Career
    Submitted my 100th application, two interviews, how to prevent despair and bailing on a career in biotech? · career pivot · Career coach in the current market
    47
  • Pharma
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Pharma R&D Spend vs Revenue (5-year average)
    2. 5-year Pharma Spend per Approval
    3. Pharma is betting big on PD-1/VEGF bispecifics. But are companies chasing the wrong target?
    #5
    Pharma
    Pharma R&D Spend vs Revenue (5-year average) · 5-year Pharma Spend per Approval · Pharma is betting big on PD-1/VEGF bispecifics. But are companies chasing the wrong target?
    42

Flair

  • Biotech News 📰
    80 posts in the past month
    1. Science sleuths uncover more than 100 suspicious images in Thermo Fisher antibody catalogue. Scientists have long worried about the reliability of commercial antibodies, and the latest findings have sparked fresh concerns.
    2. Sleuths say Thermo Fisher doctored data to sell antibodies [article C&EN]
    3. Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time. Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
    #1
    Biotech News 📰
    Science sleuths uncover more than 100 suspicious images in Thermo Fisher antibody catalogue. Scientists have long worried about the reliability of commercial antibodies, and the latest findings have sparked fresh concerns. · Sleuths say Thermo Fisher doctored data to sell antibodies [article C&EN] · Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time. Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
    80
  • Getting Into Industry 🌱
    30 posts in the past month
    1. I got the job
    2. Big pharma chance ruined?
    3. Take a Principal Scientist in Basel or stay in USA
    #2
    Getting Into Industry 🌱
    I got the job · Big pharma chance ruined? · Take a Principal Scientist in Basel or stay in USA
    30
  • Early Career Advice 🪴
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Finally received an offer but not sure if I should take it 😞
    2. How hard do you work?
    3. What techniques is everyone using for job hunting
    #3
    Early Career Advice 🪴
    Finally received an offer but not sure if I should take it 😞 · How hard do you work? · What techniques is everyone using for job hunting
    21
  • Experienced Career Advice 🌳
    17 posts in the past month
    1. How do you deal with founders pressuring you to bend the data?
    2. Ghosted by Big Pharma after 3 rounds. Is this the new norm for 2026?
    3. How is it working at a CDMO?
    #4
    Experienced Career Advice 🌳
    How do you deal with founders pressuring you to bend the data? · Ghosted by Big Pharma after 3 rounds. Is this the new norm for 2026? · How is it working at a CDMO?
    17
  • Open Discussion 🎙️
    15 posts in the past month
    1. i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore.
    2. Can I be helpful? - Perspectives from a Exec Search Biotech Professional
    3. I tried explaining protein folding the way I wish it had been explained to me
    #5
    Open Discussion 🎙️
    i graduated a year ago with a microbiology bs and no grad school or job wants me. idek what to do anymore. · Can I be helpful? - Perspectives from a Exec Search Biotech Professional · I tried explaining protein folding the way I wish it had been explained to me
    15

Product recommendations

  • biotech
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best biotech to work(Pay, WFB, etc?)
    2. What are the best San Diego biotechs for commercial (not sales) roles?
    3. Best way to move up in Biotech?
    #1
    biotech
    Best biotech to work(Pay, WFB, etc?) · What are the best San Diego biotechs for commercial (not sales) roles? · Best way to move up in Biotech?
    8
  • recruiting agency
    3 posts in the past month
    1. New grad looking for the best recruiting agency!
    2. Any reputable recruiting firms that you recommend?
    3. Any recs for good biotech job recruiters? I live on the west coast (lost angeles)
    #2
    recruiting agency
    New grad looking for the best recruiting agency! · Any reputable recruiting firms that you recommend? · Any recs for good biotech job recruiters? I live on the west coast (lost angeles)
    3
  • laptop
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended laptop for work?
    2. What PC/laptop would be recommended for biotechnology?
    #3
    laptop
    Recommended laptop for work? · What PC/laptop would be recommended for biotechnology?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/biotech for?
Best for Biotech enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/biotech free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/biotech have?
Roughly 240K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/biotech on?
r/biotech runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/biotech cover?
On the Hive Index, r/biotech is organized under Biotech.
How do I join r/biotech?
You can join r/biotech by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Biotech communities like?
Communities for biotech professionals, investors, and researchers tracking companies, FDA catalysts, and industry news. Discord has active trading communities focused on biotech stocks, Reddit hosts broader industry discussion, and Slack communities connect biotech professionals for networking and collaboration.
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