
Company profile · Medische retail, hulpmiddelen & apparatuur
Synthon
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medische retail, hulpmiddelen & apparatuur
- Nijmegen
- Pharmaceuticals · Nijmegen
- Employees
- 1,001–5,000
- Founded
- 1991
- Province
- Gelderland
- Country
- Netherlands
About Synthon
Synthon is an international, science-centered pharmaceutical company specialized in developing and manufacturing high-quality generic medicines for patients around the world. Synthon's innovative R&D and proven ability to manufacture and distribute high-quality pharmaceuticals position the company well for the future.
We work to develop therapies that address the needs of people worldwide and help improve their health and well-being. Through the provision of high-quality generic medicines, we make treatments more affordable and increase access to important remedies.
Currently, our products are approved by regulatory agencies in more than 90 countries and marketed through strategic partnerships and – in dedicated areas – through direct sales.
Synthon’s head office is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and the company has affiliates in eight other countries. Synthon employs around 1,600 staff worldwide. In 2019, the company recorded a turnover of EUR 261 million.
We are interested in result-oriented people with a sharp mind and entrepreneurial spirit, who can contribute to our ambition to provide solutions to the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.
Interested in a new step in your pharma career? We would like to get to know you!
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Keywords
- Generics
- Ip
- Registration
- Research
Address
Headquarters
Microweg 226545CM NijmegenGelderland, Netherlands
Team by function
Based on 232 public job profiles as of 3 September 2026.
- Legal / Compliance46
- Operations41
- Research / R&D38
- IT / Infrastructure / Security19
- Finance / Accounting15
- Sales14
- Data / Analytics / Science9
- Other / Unclassifiable9
- Administrative / Office7
- Executive / C-Suite7
- Consulting / Advisory6
- Healthcare / Medical4
- Engineering / Software Development3
- HR / People / Recruiting3
- Marketing3
- Procurement / Supply Chain3
- Product Management2
- Customer Success / Support1
- Manufacturing / Production1
- Public Sector / Government1
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