As a powerhouse for antibodies, Roche in Penzberg stands for the research, development and production of therapeutic proteins. The site is an important global centre for the production of diagnostic tests and ingredients, analysis systems and biopharmaceutical active ingredients. What's special about Penzberg is that the entire value chains for both divisions, Pharma and Diagnostics, are located here and they profit mutually from each other. After all, our motto is "Pharma & Diagnostics – from Science to Patients". Foundation Medicine, which is a member of the Roche Group and offers molecular tumour profiling for cancer patients worldwide, also contributes to this. Since 2017 the company has been based in Penzberg, with its European laboratory. All this makes Roche in Penzberg unique. Find out more.
7,500
Employess
1972
Founding Year
590,000
m² Area
Bioinformatics & Data Science
Research& Development
Manufacturing
Technology
Procurement & Logistics
Quality Control
Central Functions
Your future working environment
At Roche we have one goal - to develop innovative tests and medicines and to use and interpret data in new ways to help people live longer and better lives. That's why we come to work every day. In every area of Roche, we’re looking for exceptional people to drive our work forward and we are always on the lookout for dedicated people to help drive our work forward.
Bioinformatics & Data Science
What is special about Penzberg is that the complete value chains of both divisions - Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics - are located here and benefit from each other. True to the motto "Pharma & Diagnostics - from Science to Patients". For data scientists, this results in extremely diverse areas of responsibility. The focus is on artificial intelligence, on working with advanced analytics and machine learning, on implementing biostatistics to support clinical studies or on personalizing healthcare through real data analysis.
Research & Development
Research and early product development are the scientific engine of our company. The research and development of therapeutic proteins, diagnostic tests and their ingredients or new digital solutions is what makes working at Roche in Penzberg so exciting.
Manufacturing
The biotechnological production facilities in Penzberg for active ingredients of important drugs as well as for diagnostic ingredients and reagents are among the most modern facilities in the world. In recent years the Roche Group has invested heavily in expanding production facilities at the Penzberg site. The reason for this is the growing global demand for Roche products. In production, great care is taken to comply with legal requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). This provides the best conditions for working in a first-class production environment.
Technology
The use of new and economical technologies is a matter of course for us. Our employees ensure that our products can be developed and manufactured from the idea through to market maturity in a professional, timely and cost-effective way.
Procurement & Logistics
Roche's innovative products are well received - also thanks to our efficient logistics. In Penzberg, our employees are responsible for purchasing raw materials for production, for the interim storage of products and for shipping active ingredients, feedstocks and reagents to other sites for further processing.
Quality Control
Quality is a top priority at Roche: Every employee works to the highest quality standards. But our colleagues in Quality Control take a particularly close look. All products must pass them by. The quality control teams ensure that patients receive only flawless products.
Central Functions
Health is our core business. To ensure that our operational functions can give their best every day, they receive a great deal of support. These central functions include many other exciting fields of activity: Be it in finance, human resources, location management, strategy, communication, legal or patent department and much more.
Benefits
Our employees are the key to our success. They perform well and we appreciate this by creating a motivating environment for them and offering them numerous benefits. Find out more.
Company Pension
Long-term Account
Health Promotion Programmes
Flexible Working-time Models
Training
Company Restaurant
Holiday Pay
Recognition
Employee Discounts
Childcare
Your career start at Roche
A-levels in your pocket and now what? Gain practical experience during your studies? No idea what to do next? We offer you the chance to gain experience, learn and develop yourself. Discover our diverse programs for an entry into the professional world!
Around 6,400 employees from around 57 nations work at Roche in Penzberg, enriching us every day with their diverse knowledge, ways of thinking, cultures, values, ways of working and living. Would you like to be a part of this?