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A global deployment of science and care

For more than a century we have been addressing a global need for vaccines. Together with legacy companies, we research, develop, manufacture, and distribute vaccines for people of all ages and cultures. Our professionals are dedicated to driving and supporting programs that are consistently aiming to innovate in the field, fueled by a relentless passion to invent for life.

Development & manufacturing

With state-of-the-art facilities, top talent, and a legacy of successes, we are a powerful force helping prevent disease around the world.

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Research & Development

Our mission is built on the simple premise that great medicines can change the world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients. Our scientists are recognized as leaders in their fields. We're proud of our passion and our scientific excellence. We will make the most of your skills and expertise and will support you through the journey of growth, collaboration, learning, and achievement. It's who we are. It's what we're all about. It's why we're here.

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Manufacturing & Supply
When you think "pharmaceutical," you may picture scientists in labs creating or researchers doing clinical studies. Those scientists and researchers are an important part of the effort, but there's much more to the story. Medication, after all, needs to get safely to doctors and patients. We have dedicated teams all over the country, making breakthrough inventions a reality through manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. As part of this team, you'll be inspired by a supportive culture, encouraging your ideas and empowering you with the best collaborators and resources possible. Here, you can serve the world through innovation and extensive volunteering opportunities, making it a place where your whole self can be fulfilled.

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Hear from our employees who Invent for Life every day

One of our unending missions is to develop innovative vaccines to fight diseases. We continue Inventing for Life—all lives.

Devon Genus

Senior Engineer

We are patient focused in our everyday actions that demonstrate determined committment to ethics and integrity throughout every level of the organization. It has been a very rewarding experience to be part of teams that manufacture and deliver vaccines to help our worldwide community.

Ann Houseman

Director, External Manufacturing

Innovation is the engine that drives progress and the tool by which vaccine technologies are developed. Here, we lean into discomfort and challenge what is possible to deliver on our commitment to public health and continue inventing for the future.

Kelsey FitzGerald

Specialist, Engineering

We are guided by sound science and unwavering integrity to develop and deliver vaccines that reach people around the world. My career here has been an opportunity to be part of passionate and innovative teams driven to make a difference.

Natalie Christian

Director, Project Management

Here, we celebrate the diversity of our workforce. It is the key ingredient to our innovation and enables our common mission to help save and improve lives.

Rashid Beyah

Director, Vaccine Operations

It is an exciting time to be working in vaccines. Each day, our workforce brings their diverse experiences, expertise, and perspectives to develop and supply the vaccines which are helping save and improve lives.

Carol Magee

Executive Director, Human Resources Business Partner

I am motivated every day by talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds who understand the urgency to bring vaccines from research labs, through development, and to the world.

Jayanthi Wolf

Executive Director, Regulatory Liaison

Our company actively invests in our capabilities, including our people and in our manufacturing facilities, to ensure we reliably supply medicines to patients now and for years to come.

Kacey Fetcho-Phillips

Director, Vaccine Operations

I started here in 1988 as a Biotechnician at our West Point, PA manufacturing plant. Getting this job turned into an amazing career. My current position in Regulatory Affairs has allowed me to partner with R&D, Manufacturing and Marketing, leading to approvals of our vaccines in all of the regions. I've also been able to travel the world to meet and greet people of all cultures—it really doesn't get any better than this.

Kim Duffy

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs-CMC

I see diveristy and inclusion as fundamental to our core mission of advancing vaccine innovation to improve public health. In my time at here, diversity and inclusion employee resource groups quickly provided me a path to network across our divisions and advanced my passion to create a more inclusive work environment. An inclusive workplace always fosters innovation.

Radhika Balasubramani

Associate Director, Engineering

We forward human health through innovative, applied research. Every day is an opportunity to learn from our vast network of scientists and engineers through our collective expertise. There are no silos at here, only networks.

Matthew Troutman

Associate Principal Scientist, Bio & Vaccines Formula, High Throughput Analytics

What I love most about working here is the breadth of experience and knowledge found across the organization and working on teams with experts spanning so many different functional areas. It's an environment designed for learning and growth every day.

Megan Mackey

Associate Principal Scientist, Vaccines Analytical R&D

I am inspired by the intellect and collegiality of the people around me. We have a culture that promotes excellence, which is driven by a deep sense of purpose to impact global health.

Navdip Ghai

Principal Scientist, Regulatory Affairs-CMC

Growing up, I was taught that if something doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. With that in mind, I'm rarely afraid of a challenge. That means I know I'm going to have to put in the work for every success. Here, we put in the work, grow together, and along the way we support a purposeful mission.

Chaundra Magwood

Director, Regulatory Affairs-CMC

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A global deployment of science and care

A global deployment of science and care

Development & manufacturing

A collaboration of diverse talents on a mission