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1. Pfizer
2. Roche
3. Sanofi
4. Novartis
5. Merck
6. Novo Nordisk
7. Otsuka
8. Baxter
9. Sun Pharmaceuticals
10. Dr. Reddy’s
1. Pfizer: Pfizer has manufacturing sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide, and its products are used in hospitals and pharmacies across the country. Pfizer Australia offers a portfolio containing some of the world’s best-known prescription medicines, vaccines, and OTC products.
2. Roche: Roche is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Australia and has had a presence in Australia for over 65 years. Roche Pharmaceuticals employs more than 300 people in Australia and invests more than $46 million AUD in local research and development each year.
3. Sanofi: Established in Australia in 1980, Sanofi is a leading supplier of diabetes medicines and vaccines. 95% of young Australians will have had a Sanofi vaccine by age five, and one in four Australians have had one of the company’s flu vaccines. Sanofi has a local corporate headquarters in Sydney, offices, laboratories and a manufacturing facility in Brisbane, and offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
4. Novartis: With sites in New South Wales, Novartis Australia uses science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. The company is aspiring to become a best place to work in Australia.
5. Merck: Merck Group has been active in Australia since 1967. The company has offices in New South Wales and Victoria.
6. Novo Nordisk: With an office based in Sydney, Novo Nordisk has a strong reputation with trial sites in Australia and is supported by a global philosophy and tradition centred on research and clinical trials across its therapy areas.
7. Otsuka: Otsuka Australia was established in 2014 with the aim of bringing innovative medicines to Australia’s patients in need. The company already has a number of approved products in Australia and is developing new treatments in areas including haematology and oncology.
8. Baxter: Baxter’s Australian operations commenced in 1963, and the company has been investing heavily in the Australian and New Zealand region ever since. Baxter has a manufacturing site in Sydney, distribution and warehousing depots in 6 sites across the country and aseptic compounding facilities across 5 sites.
9. Sun Pharmaceuticals: In Australia, Sun markets pharmaceutical products from areas including dermatology and oral and specialty generics. The company also manufactures poppy-derived opiate raw materials that are primarily used in the manufacture of analgesics.
10. Dr. Reddy’s: Dr. Reddy’s began its operations in Australia in 2009 and has a head office in Melbourne. The company’s portfolio includes Generics Medicine lines as well as OTC Consumer Health products. The Generics Medicine portfolio includes anti-dementia, anti-depressants, gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular products.
