Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma™ 2021
Our Best Workplaces lists highlight organizations excelling in creating positive, inclusive, and engaging environments. Explore top companies recognized for exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
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Health Care - Large
Health Care - Small & Medium
Biopharma
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Horizon Therapeutics
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Deerfield, IL, US
What employees are saying
There's an inherent understanding of employees personal situations and the company is tremendously vigilant about keeping everyone safe and healthy.
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Texas Health Resources, Inc.
- Health Care
- Arlington, TX, US
What employees are saying
The company is truly employee focused and there is a culture of caring like no other organization I have worked for.
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Aledade
- Health Care
- Bethesda, MD, US
What employees are saying
The support I receive with my job is unmatched. I admire how all employees are passionate about their job and helping people.
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Genentech
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- South San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
I see more opportunities being given to those who may have attended little to no college, which I believe is a wonderful thing.
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Northwell Health
- Health Care
- New Hyde Park, NY, US
What employees are saying
Having Mr. Dowling take time out of his schedule to meet all new employees made me feel special and let me know that this organization does care.
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Aya Healthcare
- Health Care
- San Diego, CA, US
What employees are saying
Aya encourages work/life balance and truly cares about the overall mental health & happiness of employees. It shows in the culture and in the results.
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Ro
- Health Care
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The Founders are accessible and authentic. They take feedback seriously and work actively to create a healthy, transparent and progressive culture.
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AbbVie
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- North Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
They care about our work-life balance. When something important of a personal nature comes up, leadership is supportive and encourages family-first.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center
- Health Care
- Portsmouth, OH, US
What employees are saying
I love working at SOMC, I have grown so much as an individual and because of this, I have given my family a better life.
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Baptist Health South Florida
- Health Care
- Coral Gables, FL, US
What employees are saying
Leadership is really concerned about the wellbeing of their employees making sure they have a healthy balance between work and personal life.
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Neurocrine Biosciences
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- San Diego, CA, US
What employees are saying
Neurocrine truly cares about their employees, about the patients out there who we want to have a better quality of life, and our community
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Agile Physical Therapy
- Health Care
- Palo Alto, CA, US
What employees are saying
Agile is an extremely generous company. Everyone on staff gets paid passion project time weekly and growth opportunities exist for everyone.
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OhioHealth
- Health Care
- Columbus, OH, US
What employees are saying
During COVID, they pledged we would NOT be furloughed and all attempts would be made to not drop a single person, and that promise has been kept.
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United Therapeutics Corporation
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Silver Spring, MD, US
What employees are saying
Care at the top truly does trickle down. Even if they don't have a personal relationship with you, they are appreciative of your hard work.
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Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall
- Health Care
- Newburgh, NY, US
What employees are saying
There is a strong team feeling, more like a large family made up by friendly, welcoming and caring people working together with a common goal.
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Advanced Correctional Healthcare
- Health Care
- Franklin, TN, US
What employees are saying
The ability to grow with this company is astronomical. They push you to be your best, allow you to try new things, and "own" the position you are in.
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Atlantic Health System
- Health Care
- Morristown, NJ, US
What employees are saying
Not only do you feel like you make a difference every day within the organization, but in the community as well.
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10x Genomics
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Pleasanton, CA, US
What employees are saying
You are heard as a part of 10x. Management always drives your contributions up and looks towards ways to best support you in your role.
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BayCare Health System
- Health Care
- Clearwater, FL, US
What employees are saying
We all treat each other with dignity and since I've been in this position, I've never once heard a negative comment from anyone which is so refreshing.
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Maven Clinic
- Health Care
- New York City, NY, US
What employees are saying
Super supportive team, whether it be helping with professional growth, accepting mistakes as learning opportunities, or creating space for self care.
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Otsuka
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Princeton, NJ, US
What employees are saying
Innovative ideas and initiatives are always encouraged. 90% of my ideas have been positively accepted, implemented or on their way to be implemented.
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Exchange Physical Therapy Group
- Health Care
- Jersey City, NJ, US
What employees are saying
You never feel like you’re going to sink or swim; everybody is so helpful and understands that we’ve all had to start somewhere.
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Revance
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Nashville, TN, US
What employees are saying
Everyone is very welcoming and willing to work together. I’ve never felt like I didn’t belong.
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Scripps Health
- Health Care
- San Diego, CA, US
What employees are saying
Executive team transparency -- the CEO and CMOs are in constant communication with managers and staff.
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Wellstar Health System
- Health Care
- Marietta, GA, US
What employees are saying
We have an amazing leadership staff and providers who work hard to not only keep employees happy but to engage in their lives and support everyone.
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Doctor On Demand
- Health Care
- San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
People have the opportunity to put their ideas into action, regardless of their level at the company.
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Merck
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Rahway, NJ, US
What employees are saying
Benefits increased this year in response to the pandemic and I feel incredibly supported - child care, elder care, mental health support and more.
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10
eAssist Dental Solutions
- Health Care
- American Fork, UT, US
What employees are saying
There's no competition with this company it's all about teamwork from managers, contractors to C Level. We genuinely care about each others success.
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Harmony Biosciences
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Plymouth Meeting, PA, US
What employees are saying
The company maintains a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture, while also incorporaing "fun" into its way of working.
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Jackson Healthcare
- Health Care
- Alpharetta, GA, US
What employees are saying
They truly care about you as a whole person, not just an employee.
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CareerStaff Unlimited
- Health Care
- Irving, TX, US
What employees are saying
Busy and often quick-paced, people here are always ready to dig in to get things done regardless of whether it's a group or individual project.
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Entasis Therapeutics
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Waltham, MA, US
What employees are saying
Great family feel, amongst the employees and management. The CEO knows my wife and kids names and asks me often about how they are doing.
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Desert Oasis Healthcare
- Health Care
- Palm Springs, CA, US
What employees are saying
It makes me feel comfortable knowing that they truly care and want us to know they do.
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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Cambridge, MA, US
What employees are saying
I am extremely proud to work for Takeda and feel that the management is always transparent, encouraging and supportive of employees.
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12
Teladoc Health (formerly Livongo)
- Health Care
- Purchase, NY, US
What employees are saying
I feel valued at Livongo. There's sincere care and respect between employees. Management, at all levels, is compassionate, respectful, and generous.
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Premise Health
- Health Care
- Brentwood, TN, US
What employees are saying
I have never worked anywhere else that seems to have all employees that strive to do their best and serve their clients as their true priority.
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Ignite Medical Resorts
- Health Care
- Park Ridge, IL, US
What employees are saying
The team "can do" attitude and willingness to view different approaches on work and delivery creates a dynamic atmosphere where your input is valued.
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CoverMyMeds
- Health Care
- Columbus, OH, US
What employees are saying
I am trusted to do my work and make my own professional judgements and my leader has my back. I have never had that before.
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Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Plainsboro, NJ, US
What employees are saying
They live what they say. The patient is at the center of what we do. I firmly believe that leadership operates in good faith when it comes to people.
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Exact Sciences Corp
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Madison, WI, US
What employees are saying
Most companies care most about making money and that motivates all decisions, but I really don't believe that about Exact's leadership.
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14
CerpassRx
- Health Care
- The Colony, TX, US
What employees are saying
The people are amazing and the opportunity to grow is available to anyone who wants it.
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Dermavant Sciences
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Long Beach, CA, US
What employees are saying
Company culture is a priority. It's felt in every aspect of the employee daily work life; there's a lot of attention being paid to building community.
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InformedDNA
- Health Care
- St. Petersburg, FL, US
What employees are saying
This company encourages idea sharing from all levels and will critically consider the options for what will best work for the team as a whole.
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Blue Shield of California
- Health Care
- Oakland, CA, US
What employees are saying
Great work-life balance. I'm able to take care of my family during the pandemic and get work done. Management trusts me and I can be myself here.
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Honeybee Health
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Culver City, CA, US
What employees are saying
I've never been so happy at a job. I feel heard and respected as a female voice.
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Alector
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- South San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
The leadership and management team at Alector is, by far, the most approachable and welcoming management team that I've encountered.
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Prime Time Healthcare
- Health Care
- Elkhorn, NE, US
What employees are saying
Management cares for you and celebrates success both individually and as a team. Fun atmosphere.
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Health Care
- Memphis, TN, US
What employees are saying
I have always been able to speak with leaders at any level about concerns or new ideas.
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17
Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy
- Health Care
- Austin, TX, US
What employees are saying
Room for growth. They encourage you to find what you're good at and passionate about and pursue it, whether in your department or not.
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Cabaletta Bio Inc
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Philadelphia, PA, US
What employees are saying
Amazing culture, that reflects the CEO and senior leaders. It's authentic, transparent, and driven to succeed, yet very caring and supportive.
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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
- Health Care
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
The amount of support I have been given in a new role in the company has enabled me to carve a path to success that I know I'll achieve in no time!
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AmerisourceBergen Corporation
- Health Care
- Conshohocken, PA, US
What employees are saying
This organization fosters individual development and wants to see employees thrive.
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18
Lalor Family Dental
- Health Care
- Vestal, NY, US
What employees are saying
When I go to work it doesn’t feel like a job but more of a time to see my friends and get the job done while we still laugh and have fun!
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Lundbeck
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Deerfield, IL, US
What employees are saying
I believe they really do listen when they ask for feedback. When they've asked for opinions and feedback they incorporate it when they can.
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Cottage Health System
- Health Care
- Santa Barbara, CA, US
What employees are saying
Top management really tries to connect with all its employees no matter what level the employee is.
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19
SkinSpirit
- Health Care
- Seattle, WA, US
What employees are saying
I am so proud to work for this company. They care about their employees and their personal and career development.
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Vetoquinol USA
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Fort Worth , TX, US
What employees are saying
I am given resources and flexibility for personal time to meet personal objectives and help Vetoquinol meet corporate objectives.
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20
Boston Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Cambridge, MA, US
What employees are saying
Everyone is valued and all people are treated with respect regardless of level or role. I feel like we are truly in this together.
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MDVIP
- Health Care
- Boca Raton , FL, US
What employees are saying
People are genuinely happy to be here and enjoy the work they do. You feel the unique culture when you walk into the building.
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Abbott Laboratories
- Health Care
- Abbott Park , IL, US
What employees are saying
It's really amazing to be part of a team where everyone does their best to help and assist on various projects in addition to their responsibilities.
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21
Martins Point Health Care, Inc.
- Health Care
- Portland, ME, US
What employees are saying
Martin's Point is growing but still does a wonderful job at making sure members feel important and supported.
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21
Baylor Scott and White Health
- Health Care
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
I appreciate that the CEO and executives took significant salary cuts to avoid laying people off.
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Ballantyne Center for Dentistry
- Health Care
- CHARLOTTE, NC, US
What employees are saying
Having trust in not just management but peers, makes learning and growing in this environment easier and comfortable when making mistakes.
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Service Corporation International
- Other
- Houston, TX, US
What employees are saying
You have no reason not to know what is going on in this company. If you have a question about anything the answer is an email or phone call away.
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23
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Health Care
- Durham, NC, US
What employees are saying
Leaderships transparency around their personal challenges and triumph has provided a sense of common ground that's made it easier to support them.
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23
Jackson Physician Search
- Health Care
- Alpharetta, GA, US
What employees are saying
The effort and praise put forth to welcoming new employees, special occasions or simple recognition makes everyone feel "more than employees."
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24
Licking Memorial Health Systems
- Health Care
- Newark, OH, US
What employees are saying
The management, from manager to CEO, really seem to care about the employee and their ideas.
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Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
- Health Care
- Eatontown, NJ, US
What employees are saying
Leaders are very open to all ideas for improving the company on every level: providing resources, training, and needed changes in operations.
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Carle Health
- Health Care
- Urbana, IL, US
What employees are saying
The leadership of this company truly makes an effort to meet staff all across the company to share our future vision.
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Unified Women's Healthcare
- Health Care
- Tampa, FL, US
What employees are saying
I love that Unified has such a diverse base of employees, and supports inclusivity no matter your age, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Health Care
- Allentown, PA, US
What employees are saying
Most of the colleagues I work with will go out of their way to assist another colleague, whether in their work or their personal pursuits.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Health Care
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The level of communication between executives and employees is very thorough. We all understand what to expect especially during the peak of covid.
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Kettering Health
- Health Care
- Miamisburg, OH, US
What employees are saying
The people are wonderful. Everyone genuinely has interest in helping one another regardless of position .
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