Roche

Roche, founded in 1896 in Basel, is the world's largest biotechnology company and a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics. It combines pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof, applying both to the development of tests and treatments. The company operates worldwide and has been running for more than 125 years.

Work at Roche spans several technical domains: pharmaceuticals, in-vitro diagnostics, biotechnology, and research and development. Employees work across research laboratories, manufacturing facilities and offices. The company maintains more than 250 external collaborations and states a long-term commitment to sustained investment in R&D.

Roche describes its culture as collaborative and cross-functional, with teams working across borders and disciplines. It cites integrity, courage and passion as its values, and encourages calculated risk-taking as a route to innovation. The company measures its success by the time it gives patients with their loved ones.