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Finding or changing biopharma jobs likely proved difficult for some in the second quarter, based on BioSpace data. During Q2, job postings live on the BioSpace website dipped 15% year over year and applications jumped 79%, signaling increased competition for fewer open roles. Further complicating the situation was the number of employees laid off in the second quarter, which rose 38% compared to the same period in 2024.
The decline in positions live on BioSpace wasn’t a new occurrence—it’s the third straight quarterly decrease. Also noteworthy: The number of jobs live in Q2 was lower than in any quarter of…