Sanofi Logo

Submitted by laserfist on Mon, 2009-08-31 16:31

This global pharmaceutical firm goes the extra mile for its employees’ children: Last year it strengthened its efforts to ensure its families never go without child care by expanding access to its subsidized in-home and center-based backup program.

Pfizer logo

Submitted by laserfist on Tue, 2009-09-01 09:35

With health and fitness centers in 12 locations and gym discounts nationwide, this New York City–based pharmaceutical firm helps employees get in fighting shape so they can better handle the tasks facing them at work and home.

Novartis logo

Submitted by laserfist on Mon, 2009-08-31 16:13

Being there for the kids isn’t the only reason this East Hanover, NJ–based pharmaceutical company offers its employees flexible schedules.

Merck logo

Submitted by laserfist on Mon, 2009-08-31 16:22

Flexible schedules were first introduced by this Whitehouse, NJ–based pharmaceutical giant more than a decade ago—but by 2008, they were due for a checkup.

JohnsonandJonson logo

Submitted by laserfist on Tue, 2009-09-08 09:44

This New Brunswick, NJ–based health-care company ramped up its efforts last year to create a “culture of caring” by introducing an additional 40 paid hours off for anyone who needs extra time to tend to family and personal responsibilities.

GSK logo

Submitted by laserfist on Thu, 2009-09-03 14:04

The directive to put family first comes straight from the top at this Philadelphia-based pharmaceutical firm.

Eli Lilly logo

Submitted by laserfist on Tue, 2009-09-01 09:16

Formal telecommuting arrangements allow parents who work for this pharmaceutical firm to spend more time at home with their children, while company laptops make it easier for all employees to work offsite—and one third did so last year.

BMS logo

Submitted by laserfist on Fri, 2009-08-28 13:49

Women’s career advancement is a priority for this New York City–based pharmaceutical firm, where female leaders head up 36% of business units.

Bayer Logo

Submitted by laserfist on Fri, 2009-08-28 13:47

Eager to become a global employer of choice, this Pittsburgh-based health-care, materials and nutritional products company is dedicated to helping women grow with the support of its women’s networks. Though just one third of its employees are female, management is determined to see women rise up the corporate ladder.

Astrazeneca

Submitted by laserfist on Wed, 2009-08-26 13:40

Families are warmly welcomed at this tight-knit pharmaceutical firm, which has seven locations in five states.