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Kyowa Kirin International

Kyowa Kirin International

Updated November 2025.

About Kyowa Kirin International

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. We develop innovative medicines and treatments for people living with rare diseases in bone and mineral disease, challenging blood conditions and blood cancers. We have invested in drug discovery and biotechnology innovation for more than 75 years, and right now, we are working to engineer the next generation of antibodies and cell and gene therapies. We bring humility, creativity and a relentless passion to achieve our purpose: to make people smile.
Company Size 264 UK-based Employees
(Large)
INDUSTRY BioPharma
CONNECT
Kyowa Kirin International Head Office
Galashiels
Scotland, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 21%
  • 2-5 years - 44%
  • 6-10 years - 23%
  • 11-15 years - 6%
  • 16-20 years - 4%
  • Over 20 years - 2%

Company Culture at Kyowa Kirin International

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

89% of employees at Kyowa Kirin International say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Kyowa Kirin International
89%
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.

97%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

96%

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

96%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

94%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

Working at Kyowa Kirin International

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

Getting the list of awards....

Best Workplaces Lists

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