Boehringer Ingelheim Ranked Among Top 10 in 'China Top Employer 2020' for Seventh Consecutive Year

Shanghai, December 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim, an innovation-driven German pharmaceutical company, has been honored with the “Top Employer China” certification and retained its position among the top ten in the newly announced 2020 Top Employers Institute certification, thanks to its excellent human resources practices, strong employer brand, and highly competitive business development. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the company has received the “Top Employer China” certification.

“I am deeply proud to have secured a place among the top ten on the list for a second consecutive year. Talent has always been the key factor driving our future success, and the comprehensive, rapid growth of our business in China would not have been possible without our employees,” said Mr. Gao Qifei, President of Boehringer Ingelheim Greater China. “As one of our most important strategic markets, we are investing not only in the Chinese market but also in our talent and employee capabilities. In turn, the company’s growth will provide broader opportunities for professional development. We look forward to welcoming more outstanding talents to join us and further drive innovation for the health of humans and animals.”

As a global leading pharmaceutical company with a 130-year history, the company has seen rapid growth in its various businesses in China in recent years. Its human pharmaceuticals business ranks among the top ten multinational pharmaceutical companies; the company is the number one multinational animal health enterprise in the Chinese market; and its innovative biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing business continues to support innovation and development in China’s pharmaceutical industry. Boehringer Ingelheim is the first multinational pharmaceutical company to fully integrate China into all of its global early-stage development projects. The company is actively engaging in collaborations and deep interactions with Chinese academic institutions, local biopharmaceutical startups, and individual innovators in the field of cutting-edge medical research. Furthermore, Boehringer Ingelheim China is a pioneer in exploring new business models, being the first to introduce German-style neurological rehabilitation services in China.

“Boehringer Ingelheim has received this honor for seven consecutive years, which is a recognition of Boehringer Ingelheim’s talent strategy and excellence in human resources practices,” said Ms. Guan Hongjuan, Vice President of Human Resources for Greater China at Boehringer Ingelheim. “Talent is the key to the company’s future success and its core competitiveness. As a century-old pharmaceutical company, we not only pursue long-term sustainable development but also place great emphasis on our employees by providing them with ample opportunities for growth, high-quality professional training, and comprehensive benefits. Within a culture of mutual respect, trust, empathy, and collaborative growth, we strive to create more opportunities for employee development and success.”

Boehringer Ingelheim regards its employees as its greatest asset and is committed to fostering a diverse, transparent, and open work environment to attract top talent. This commitment is fully reflected in the company’s talent strategy. Multiple strategic initiatives in talent acquisition and retention support business growth and the achievement of corporate objectives. Meanwhile, the company offers extensive career development pathways and tailored training programs. By providing a broader, more strategic platform for talent development and diverse leadership programs, Boehringer Ingelheim empowers employees to enhance their capabilities, enabling each individual to take ownership of their personal professional growth.

The “Top Employers China” certification program is initiated by the independent third-party research organization, Top Employers Institute. It conducts a comprehensive assessment of enterprises across ten key dimensions: talent strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership development, career development and succession management, compensation and benefits, and corporate culture. To date, it has certified more than 1,500 companies across 118 countries and regions. These certified Top Employers are actively impacting the lives of over 6 million employees worldwide.