Biocon Limited has received global recognition from the ‘Science’ Magazine where it is featured under the annual global ‘Top Twenty Employer’ list for the biopharma sector.

According to the 2012,  Top Biotech and Pharma Employers survey, Biocon has been ranked at No 19. Biocon is the only Asian company to be a part of the Top 20 Elite List which includes leading global innovator companies.

These companies have been ranked on six key parameters covering innovative leadership, treating employees with respect, social responsibility, loyal employees, conducts important quality research and making the changes whenever needed.

This global ranking reflects the growing power of brand Biocon, which is supported by its valuable partners, customers, employees and all other stake holders.

“This is a great recognition for us as a company and a proud recognition for India as we are the only Asian biopharma company to feature in the Top 20 list.  We are in the distinguished company of leading global Biotech companies and we will wear this badge of honour with a sense of leadership and responsibility that will enable us to take greater strides to move up the leader board,” stated Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman & managing director, Biocon.

“It's a great honour for us to break into the list of Top 20 Employers and be recognized as an organization which ‘treats employees with respect’ and as a result ‘has loyal employees’. The Biocon employer brand has been growing stronger with each passing year, and our increased success in attracting and retaining top talent in the sector is a testimony to this”, stated Ravi C Dasgupta, group head HR, Biocon.

Some of the other winners included Regeneration Pharmaceuticals Inc., US, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Genetec, US  Novo Nordisk, Denmark, and Roche among others.