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Kyowa Kirin

Updated June 2026.

About Kyowa Kirin

Company Overview
Kyowa Kirin is a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company delivering life-changing value for people impacted by under-diagnosed and under-served diseases. Driven by cutting-edge technologies, we develop innovative treatments for people living with rare diseases in bone and mineral disease, challenging blood conditions and blood cancers. We bring humility, creativity and a relentless passion to achieve our purpose: to make people smile.
Company Size 257 UK-based Employees
(Large)
INDUSTRY BioPharma
CONNECT
Kyowa Kirin Head Office

United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 18%
  • 2-5 years - 42%
  • 6-10 years - 30%
  • 11-15 years - 6%
  • 16-20 years - 3%
  • Over 20 years - 2%

Company Culture at Kyowa Kirin

The employee experience below at Kyowa Kirin, compared to a typical company.

87% of employees at Kyowa Kirin say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Kyowa Kirin
87%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

99%

This is a physically safe place to work.

96%

When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

95%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

94%

When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.

93%

I'm proud to tell others I work here.

Working at Kyowa Kirin

Julie & Jeremy at our recent conference
Pride from Marlow HQ
Showing our KKI support for International XLH Day
KKI Talks Townhall
Brew & Bake to support our local charities
Let the games begin
All-Employee Town Hall
Open Communication at a Town Hall
Table Tennis in all Offices (not to Japanese Heritage)
Summer BBQ
Summer BBQ
Summer BBQ

Getting the list of awards....

Best Workplaces Lists

Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Kyowa Kirin on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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