Best Companies | FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Company Profile

At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, employees are asked to harness the power of their ‘genki’.

This is their passion – and the organisation is committed to empowering its people to define what genki means to them, their careers, and their lives. Colleagues are asked to embrace their individuality, discover their purpose, and follow what energises, fulfils, and inspires them every day.

For the company, its genki is a passion for advancing tomorrow’s medicine. As a contract development and manufacturing organisation, its focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture and microbial fermentation with world-class manufacturing facilities to produce the very best outcomes.

That’s part of the appeal of working for the organisation, knowing that its work won’t only transform the lives of its employees, but others too, thanks to the impact on patients, families, communities, and health systems.

The company has a diverse history with strong and proud roots in Teesside, Northeast England, and is set to embark on a new chapter following the announcement of a £400 million planned investment package. It will more than double the site’s development and manufacturing footprint and create up to 350 highly skilled jobs when the new facilities are operational late in 2023.

It’s not only its physical location that’s expanding — it has also extended its equality offering by achieving Disability Confident Committed Employer status. Alongside that, the company is implementing a new policy for Diversity and Equality, while continuing to support its LGBTQ+ work group.

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67% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

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82% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

The organisation offers a range of in-house training for all employees, including its Train the Trainer programme, for employees who wish to become a trainer, and its Transactional Management Development and Transformational Leadership Development programmes that support its talent management strategy. It has also developed in-house coaches and mentors to promote a blended learning approach.

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82% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The organisation continues to host a range of internal events for local and national charities such as MIND, Macmillan, and Brain Tumour Research, and supports local community sports clubs for children and adults. Match funds of up to £150 are given to individual employees, or £50 to colleagues participating in the same charitable event.

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I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

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