From breakthrough therapies to rapid clinical expansion, biotech in the Netherlands is experiencing strong growth backed by record funding rounds and a €1.3B government push through the Biotech 2040 Vision. But with demand for QA, RA, Engineering, and Clinical experts outpacing supply, salaries are rising and competition for talent is fierce. The 2025 Biotech Salary Guide gives hiring leaders and candidates the insights they need—covering salaries, skills, and hotspots—to make smarter decisions in a tightening market.
Building Competitive Hiring Strategies in 2025
Biotech companies in the Netherlands are facing a new recruitment reality. Rapid advances in cell & gene therapy, biologics, and oncology are creating demand for cross-functional experts who can operate at the intersection of science, regulation, and innovation.
Traditional hiring approaches are falling short in attracting QA, RA, and Clinical specialists with niche expertise. The most successful teams are rethinking how they attract, assess, and retain talent, building capabilities that combine technical excellence with compliance, speed, and innovation.
Navigating Growth and Challenges
While Dutch biotech is expanding with large-scale investments, world-class research, and government support, growth is not evenly distributed. New company formation is slowing, and bottlenecks in regulation, commercialisation, and infrastructure remain. This imbalance is mirrored in talent: specialists are scarce, competition is driving salaries upward, and professionals are increasingly seeking meaningful work, flexibility, and growth opportunities.
What You’ll Find Inside
- Salary benchmarks for Quality, Engineering, Clinical & R&D roles
- Freelance day and hourly rate comparisons
- Top biotech companies actively hiring in 2025
- Key hotspots and hidden regional talent pools
- Most common and fastest-growing biotech skills
- What professionals prioritise beyond salary
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