Best Large Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

To determine the Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals in 2025, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 40,000 U.S. employees. See also: the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals.

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The Top Ten

AbbVie

Prev. #1

Employees say: "AbbVie allows employees to dedicate work time to volunteering, and also to involvement in employee resource groups, both of which provide opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills we might not have the opportunity to develop in our formal work roles, as well as to develop meaningful relationships with our colleagues. Many times, this translates directly to more cooperative and productive work relationships, because cross-functional colleagues have the opportunity to get to know one another on a personal level and in the context of doing service for others, and this makes our professional teams stronger."

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

+1 spotPrev. #3

Employees say: "The Vertex 101 and other scientific and commercial learning series is awesome! The 'leading edge' is also a great connection point for the average employee that is appreciated and 'humanizes' the C-Suite. Finally, the continued learning series that provides development in management and job skills is one of a kind and shows the investment Vertex makes for its employees as workers and people in general."

Merck

-1 spotPrev. #2

Employees say: "Senior leadership at Merck is committed to establishing a healthy work environment, and many mid-level managers set a positive example. I believe most Merck employees genuinely strive to make a meaningful impact, both within the work environment and in patient care. A good example is the various mentorship programs I have attended. Despite mentoring me being outside of their job responsibilities and not accounted for in their annual performance reviews, all my mentors have done their best to support me and provide constructive feedback."

United Therapeutics

+1 spotPrev. #5

Employees say: "What makes this company a great place to work, in my experience, is the combination of independence and a truly positive work environment. I have the freedom to lead my projects and take ownership of them, which allows me to bring my own ideas and problem-solving approach to the table. Additionally, the company culture actively reinforces positivity—I regularly receive encouragement and appreciation for the work I do, which strengthens my motivation and commitment to give my best every day. That combination of autonomy and recognition really sets this workplace apart for me."

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

-1 spotPrev. #4

Employees say: "We truly live our values, at every level in the organization. I have personally seen members of the executive team spend time with employees to give them medical advice for their personal or family situations—to help break down complex medical diagnoses and recommend physicians."

Neurocrine Biosciences

+1 spotPrev. #7

Employees say: "The company has been unique in its ability of hiring people who contribute to building a culture of trust, collaboration, and camaraderie. The management also feeds into this culture equally, and this makes Neurocrine a very joyful place to work. On the day-day work front, management does not frown on failed experiments or data slumps, as long as consistent efforts and troubleshooting plans are being relayed. Management is also very understanding of work-life balance and encourages time-management to ensure that vacation days are not taken up by work."

Alkermes

+3 spotsPrev. #10

Employees say: "Working at Alkermes is like being in a family. We are here for one another, we are comfortable telling each other when we think differently, but in a way where it is clear it is for the greater good and to support one another. We succeed together, and when we have issues, we work through them together. We hold our bar high and we do not apologize for that. Many people here get energy from change, as they see it as evolution and growth, not something to fear. I think that is why we have so many people with very long tenure at the company."

Otsuka

-2 spotsPrev. #6

Employees say: "The emotional maturity and level of compassion displayed by executive leadership at Otsuka is like nothing I have seen elsewhere. C-suite officers take time to address difficult or controversial topics and directly encourage employees to prioritize mental health."

Inizio Engage

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Employees say: "This company has the most unbiased hiring practices for sales representatives that I have ever seen. The manager I previously contracted under and my current manager both evaluate you as a person, look at your real-world attributes, and give a candidate consideration regardless of previous work experience, age, or having a maternal career pause (my case). This company has uniquely positioned itself by being open-minded in their hiring practices and recognizes each individual for what they will bring to the table. This hiring practice has created thankful and loyal employees who respect their managers and directors and will go out of their way to produce exceeding results."

Agilent Technologies

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Employees say: "I appreciate how open and sharing management is. The colleagues are collaborative and supportive. The first questions are never, 'Where is this? Why did you do that?' but instead are often, 'How are you? How can I help you? What support do you need?'"