Biocon Ranks at No. 8 in ‘Global Top Employers’ List by the U.S. Science Magazine

Features in ‘Science 2022 Top Employer List’ of Best pharma, biotech & biopharma employers globally, for the 10th Consecutive Year

 
Biocon Ltd, an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company, announced today it has been named among the Top 10 employers in the global biotech, pharma and biopharma sector by the prestigious U.S.-based Science magazine. Biocon has been ranked 8th on the list this year for three key attributes: ‘innovative leader in the industry’, ‘is socially responsible’ and ‘has loyal employees.’
 
Employees across Biocon and Biocon Biologics participated in the Top Employers Survey conducted by Science magazine. This marks the tenth consecutive time that Biocon has been included in the journal's prestigious annual global ranking. The Company ranked ahead of pharma & biotech majors such as Vertex, Merck, Genentech, GSK, Abbott, Roche, Novartis, etc. this year.
 
For the companies that emerged in the Top 20, remarks from survey respondents reflected that scientists positioned passion as a top metric for their choice of employers. The survey also revealed that an investment in human resources development is often the one that produces the biggest return on investment.
 
Biocon Group prides itself on a meritocratic and value-driven culture, which is appreciated by its over 15,000-strong workforce.
 
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon & Biocon Biologics, said, “We are pleased to be recognized amongst the Top 20 Global Employers by the prestigious Science magazine for the 10thconsecutive year. This year’s rank of No. 8 for Biocon Group reflects the passion of our people to make a lasting impact on global health. We have always focussed on creating a workplace culture that encourages ideation, collaboration and experimentation. This culture, which is fully aligned with the organization’s vision and values, enables our employees to achieve their full potential through innovative thinking and a sense of unwavering purpose. This global ranking is a recognition of the quality of our talent pool and their commitment towards serving patients through innovative science.”
 
Since 2002, Science has been studying the best organizations in biotech, pharma, and biopharma as part of its Top Employers Survey through which its readers choose 20 of the best worldwide companies. The survey shows that top employers pursue a systematic approach to professional development and advancement, as well as recognize that to attract the best scientific talent, they need to create a space for creativity, exploration and innovation.