Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

To determine the Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals in 2023, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 29,000 U.S. employees. See also: the 10 Best Large Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals.

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The Top Ten

Insmed

+1 spotPrev. #2

Biotechnology

Employees say: "Insmed is an unbelievable place to work. I have been an employee since 2013 and have been given countless opportunities to learn and grow. As Insmed's business needs have changed and the organization has evolved, I have been given many, many opportunities to learn and grow with the company. Insmed values not only its employees, but our families as well."

Dermavant Sciences

+7 spotsPrev. #9

Biotechnology

Employees say: "I feel very engaged and like I am making a difference in patients' lives. I feel that upper management is very transparent with us, which is great. It's a smaller company with the resources of a bigger company."

SpringWorks Therapeutics

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "This company truly believes in and operates by its core values. The values are the foundation for every hire, and they remain attached to virtually every action, decision, process, etc."

United Therapeutics

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "The company empowers people to make decisions and find new and better ways of doing things, recognizing that sometimes you need to fail first before succeeding and making forward progress. In addition, we are constantly being offered new benefits that are not typical at most companies. For example, we just added a pet wellness program as part of the benefits offered to employees."

Sage Therapeutics

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "Sage Therapeutics is the only place I have worked where the company really walks the walk when it comes to values and 'putting people first.' Everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We also celebrate like nothing I have ever seen—both professional accomplishments and personal."

Vaxcyte

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "It's a mission-centric environment where I feel we truly live out our values as we attempt to positively impact the world. From leadership down to the individual contributors, everyone always puts an emphasis on the opportunity we have to improve lives across the world."

Arcus Biosciences

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "The one thing that comes to mind first is the company's interest in each individual, not just on a professional level, but also on a personal level. Arcus Biosciences makes you feel as if you are part of something bigger than what I had expected coming to this company. I have truly enjoyed being a part of the mission."

Arcutis Biotherapeutics

-5 spotsPrev. #3

Biotechnology

Employees say: "The focus on people and culture is well beyond any place I have ever worked. Arcutis Biotherapeutics is an empowered team looking at the inclusiveness and engagement across the company—it's a real differentiator and allows anyone in the company to get involved."

Arcellx

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "Arcellx is a people-centered culture. Management holds themselves to living our values and making decisions that are best for people. They do the right thing always."

Cabaletta Bio

NEW

Biotechnology

Employees say: "There is a culture of continuous improvement based on honest, constructive, and regular feedback. Everybody contributes to the work, and everybody is important to the organization, and all employees are treated that way. There is no ego, even at the C-suite level, and everybody feels they are part of the same team."