Advancing human life

Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines.

We employ nearly 12,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 118 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology, and Critical Care.

“Curiosity is key for me - being keen to understand new topics, interested in continuously learning new skills and eager to explore new or better ways to work. I never get bored - there are so many challenges waiting to be tackled."

Dagmar Krause
Training Coordinator and Compliance Production Unit

“Here, "work hard, play hard" hits the nail on the head. I’ve had the opportunity to move from being an external service provider to an internal manager, where I’ve been accepted and appreciated by my colleagues, and I’m grateful for that opportunity."

Alexander Slanina
Head of Technical Unit

"Diversity is central for me. Octapharma offers a broad and interesting field of activity, as well as the opportunity to develop within the company and expand your knowledge and skills. In my case, for example, that has meant beginning my career in production, then moving through quality control to IT, where I am today after more than 30 years."

Rene Akimesko
Database Expert

“My best moment at Octapharma was when, in addition to my work as an operator in packaging, I was asked to take charge of the project to support refugees from Ukraine. Octapharma remembers that we are part of a wider community."

Andreas Bading
Packaging Department

"We are developing and manufacturing high quality plasma products. Our jobs can be very challenging, but what’s especially important is that it’s for the benefit of the patient – and that’s the highest reward."

Andrea Heger
Team Leader Analytic, R&D

“35 years of working for Octapharma speaks for itself: I was lucky enough to be part of Octapharma Vienna right at the start and have worked in various, very interesting areas. I really appreciate that, despite its enormous growth, this is still a family-run company offering a secure job. I’ve always been encouraged to develop myself over the years and Octapharma has become something like my second home."

Astrid Neuburger
Head of Production Documentation

“Octapharma has grown from a small group of people to a worldwide organisation by producing life-supporting medicines for people who could not live without them. That’s my idea of a successful organisation.”

Erdahil "Eddy" Oktay
Corporate Quality Plasma Specialist

“I’ve got a varied range of tasks, opportunities to develop myself professionally and, of course, a great group of colleagues who always greet me with a smile. I simply feel good here."

Dana Grusser
GMP Officer

“In research, we always have to think several steps ahead. For me, the exciting aspect of my work in R&D is being able to think outside the box, permanently try out new things and always know that everything I do ultimately improves people’s health and well-being. That’s my WHY for Octapharma.”

Gerhard Gruber
Deputy Head of R&D Plasma Vienna

“I started in the Validation department immediately after leaving school in 1992, then moved to the Materials Management department two years later, and I’ve been able to develop constantly since then. I love the daily challenges and changes and enjoy passing my knowledge on to the next generation.”

Ronald Fröschl
Head of Material Management