Roche in Penzberg is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and an innovative competence center for life science in the greater Munich area. With around 5,600 employees, the company is the largest employer in the Bavarian Oberland and one of the most important economic factors in the region. Highly qualified employees with a high scientific and technical reputation from more than 50 countries live in a collegial employee and leadership culture, which promotes and strengthens world-wide thinking and action.

The plant is a world-wide important center for the research, development and production of diagnostic tests and excipients, biopharmaceutical active ingredients and analysis systems. As a powerhouse for antibodies, it is also responsible for the research and technical development of therapeutic proteins.

Penzberg relies on more than four decades of experience in biotechnology and, at the same time, is passionate about the research and implementation of new solutions in the field of life science.

Research, development and production for diagnostics and pharmaceuticals are running at the same Roche site worldwide. Thanks to the global network and the unique collaboration between Diagnostics and Pharma, Penzberg covers the entire spectrum from science to the patient. This creates a sustainable added value for Roche and society, committed to the well-being of patients worldwide.