Best Large Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

best large workplaces in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

Fortune 

To determine the Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals in 2026, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/">Great Place to Work</a> to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 36,000 U.S. employees. See also: the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fortune.com/ranking/best-small-workplaces-biotechnology-pharmaceuticals/2026">Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Biotechnology &amp; Pharmaceuticals</a>.

Employees say:"Three days before my start date here at Abbvie I had a death in the family. My manager and leadership team immediately allowed me the time to assist my family with arrangements of my brother's passing. My team sent out flowers to my home with condolences. Having received this type of love before even becoming a true team member showed me that this is a company that I wanna make sure to give my all to. Higher leadership also reached out to check on me as well as some of my sales team. This gave me the sense of a true family within one company."

AbbVie

Employees say:"I came from a very large health system and have never encountered the level of compassion, understanding, and overall support that I've experienced at Merck!! This is more than a company, it is a HUGE FAMILY!!! Each person, regardless of their role, education, or experience is treated equally importantly. Since our first national meeting, I have repeatedly been acknowledged and never felt unimportant. This work environment is exceptional and each of us strives to work harder and more efficient as we feel appreciated and supported."

Merck

Employees say:"I love working at Vertex because of how hard they go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and to help them understand what it is that we do. In my experience, everyone has the shared goal of putting patients first and they have the desire to go above and beyond to bring transformative treatments to patients. &nbsp;It's not just a 'mission statement' but feels like it is the actual foundation of what we do."

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Employees say:"What makes United Therapeutics unique is how genuinely the mission drives decision-making and day-to-day work. There is a strong sense that the company is willing to invest in long-term solutions, people, and systems, even when there's no immediate payoff, because the end goal is patient impact. I've also experienced a high degree of trust and autonomy, where employees are empowered to own complex work and improve processes rather than simply follow rigid rules."

United Therapeutics

Employees say:"Insmed is unlike any company I've ever worked at. We treat people with respect and empower individuals to do their best work. The workforce is full of kind people, willing to go the extra mile to help each other out. We offer great benefits, are well compensated, and have many opportunities to engage in the community through numerous giving and volunteer opportunities. We care deeply about patients and are committed to do our best for their benefit."

Insmed

Employees say:"This is the hardest working group of people collectively that I've had the pleasure of working with. Because of that, the majority of us embody our core values and treat everyone with respect and kindness to get the job done. &nbsp;We're unique in that we are at the forefront of our technology and making decisions on how we do our work that takes into account yield of product, functionality/flow, and safety/environmental is our specialty. The people at Alnylam are comfortable being uncomfortable and doing things that have never been done before."

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Employees say:"The flexibility that they give for work/life balance is exceptional. I feel that I can take time off without fear of losing my job, or being discriminated against. We also have a lot of celebrations here. The admin team does a great job at making the workplace fun and rewarding."

Alkermes

Employees say:"What stands out most is the combination of collaboration and autonomy. Teams are genuinely supportive, and there's a strong willingness to share knowledge across functions and geographies, which isn't always common. At the same time, individuals are trusted to take ownership of their work and make decisions. For example, cross-team projects often feel seamless because people are approachable and open to new ideas, and leadership encourages innovation rather than rigid processes. That balance makes it both empowering and engaging to work here."

Inizio Engage

Employees say:"It is stress free. We are treated like adults and we manage our business as if it were our own. We come together as team to share our wins, successes and real life situations. Everyone is seen and heard. This company makes me feel like I make a difference in the lives of so many patients, offices and our own success. It's a great place to work."

Neurocrine Biosciences

Employees say:"There is a sincere commitment to balancing work and life in terms of managers taking time off and encouraging staff to do so as well - leaders set an example and give "cover" for those to take time, whether vacations or dealing with a sick kid, or whatever. &nbsp;There is truly a passion for cutting edge, innovative medicines—we work on areas of biology which aim to be first in class, and this is both meaningful for patients and exciting for those of us working here."

Lundbeck

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To produce the Fortune Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Fortune partnered with the people analytics firm Great Place To Work®. Great Place To Work has been surveying employees around the world about their workplace experiences for 30 years. Great Place To Work has developed a set of themes and metrics that not only reveal whether employees feel their workplace is great, but also predict retention, agility, and overall business success.   

 Using their proprietary Trust Index™ survey, Great Place To Work measures the core of what they know creates great workplaces — key behaviors that drive trust in management, connection with colleagues, and loyalty to the company.   

 The survey enables employees to share confidential quantitative and qualitative feedback about their organization’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions.   

Employees tell Great Place To Work whether or not leaders are accessible, if they communicate honestly and clearly, and if their actions match their words. Employees tell if they feel respected as individuals, if they receive support for their well-being and personal development, and if they have opportunities to contribute, and appreciation for their work. They tell whether they believe their company is fair related to pay, profits, promotions, recognition, favoritism, and opportunities for growth. They tell if they are proud of their work, their team, and their company, if they feel they make a difference, and if their work is meaningful. And they tell if they enjoy the people they work with, if they feel cared for, and if they can be themselves.    

List rankings are based on this employee feedback, which is analyzed to determine the extent to which this experience is shared by the full workforce. Great Place To Work measures the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to assess both the quality and consistency of the employee experience. Statements are weighted according to their relevance in describing the most important aspects of an equitable workplace.   

The best companies create great work experiences not just for full-time managers, but also for their part-time employees on the front lines, for those who’ve just joined and those who’ve spent their whole career there, for every race and ethnicity, gender, neurotype, or other demographic in the organization Great Place To Work looks at it all. Companies with the broadest set of employees who report positive workplace experience receive the highest rankings on lists.  

In order to analyze employee feedback in context, Great Place To Work collects information from each company including their industry, revenue, size, and employee demographics. They identify the organizations that offer the most generous, caring and innovative cultures reflecting a genuine commitment to meet the diversity of their people’s needs inside and outside the workplace as validated by what employees themselves report in survey results.   

Because employee feedback drives these rankings, surveys must meet strict requirements for how they are distributed and the percentage of employees who respond to ensure they accurately represent honest feedback from the company’s full population. To be eligible for the Fortune Best Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have 10 or more employees in the U.S., and be in the biotechnology & pharmaceuticals industry. Companies with 10 to 999 people are considered for the small and medium category; companies with 1,000 employees or more are considered for the large category. Companies appearing on the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list rank at the top.    

In the last year, Great Place To Work surveyed companies employing 8.4 million people in the U.S. and received 1.3 million survey responses. Of those, nearly 40,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals list, and this list is based on their feedback.   

To find out more about how to become Great Place To Work Certified™ or to apply to this or other Best Workplaces lists, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://greatplacetowork.com">greatplacetowork.com</a>.

Best Large Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

Best Large Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Ranking (2026)