We are a fast-growing life sciences company with more than 4,500 employees at 16 sites around the globe.
Addressing causes of a disease rather than just its symptoms is the driver of our daily actions. At Evotec we research, develop and manufacture precise and innovative medicines for, and with, leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as academic institutions. By uniting all efforts, we can create the best results for better medicines.
Here at Evotec we truly believe and support our #researchneverstops motto. We are passionate about our mission to find treatments for the many currently untreatable diseases. We comprise more than 4,500 smart and diverse colleagues, brought together from across the world with differing cultures, background, and ways of thinking. We are united by our common mission and passion for what we do and how we do it. This is both guided and mirrored by our core values - collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship - which inspire and motivate us to move forward together.
Collaboration: We believe the best results are achieved from building upon each other’s strengths and through sharing our knowledge. As a drug discovery and development company partnered with many of the leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic institutions, collaboration is part of our DNA.
Innovation: #researchneverstops – encapsulates the immense value we see in continuous innovation. Guided by our mission, to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them globally available to the patients who need them, we continuously strive to develop innovative approaches and solutions to drug discovery and development.
Entrepreneurship: We are determined to transform our ideas into reality. With Evotec, a smart idea can unfold and mature, with the help of our many resources, into its own business within the Evotec Group.
In fact, today, 81 different nationalities are represented amongst the employees at Evotec working across 16 sites in Austria, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and USA. They continue to build our reputation as a leading player through their creativity, commitment, professionalism and innovative spirit.
Approximately 38% of Evotec’s employees have worked for the Company for more than five years. The average age of Evotec’s employees at the end of 2021 was approximately 38.5 years. The percentage of women working with us was 54%.
At Evotec, we aim to promote diversity in all its shades. As an organization we contribute to a working environment where respect and diversity of thought are valued, and prejudice has no home. Different initiatives and activities, some driven by our employees themselves, demonstrate our true commitment to these values.
Alongside other companies, Evotec has signed the German “Charta der Vielfalt” and is a member of the “Proud Science Alliance”.
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There are many ways to join Evotec. As a life sciences company, we naturally have a great need for employees with a scientific background. No matter if you are just starting your career or are an experienced expert. Whether with a PhD, a degree or an apprenticeship. Whether in research & development, production or business development: We offer many opportunities.
Even if you are not a scientist there are multiple options to join us. To keep our company-wide business processes running smoothly, we need your expert knowledge in our global functions. These include, for example, finance and accounting, marketing and communications, human resources management, purchasing, IT and many more.
High school and university students are also welcome at Evotec. We offer apprenticeship opportunities as well as working student positions and internships for students.
Take a look at our job board and find the opportunity that best suits you. We look forward to receiving your application.
Our success as a business depends on the success of our people, so we strive to employ highly qualified, talented people and are committed to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills and gain further experience within their existing discipline and across other functions.
With the huge variety of scientific projects in different therapeutic areas, researchers receive on-the-job training, can expand their knowledge base and increase their capabilities by taking on new or additional responsibilities. In addition, we provide targeted education and training programmes to support our employees in achieving their full potential and we also encourage attendance at conferences and technical seminars. We make sure that every employee at Evotec has a yearly development plan which is reviewed with the line managers to gain the support needed for upcoming challenges.
As we continue to grow, we invest in more development options and programmes to build capabilities and unleash the talent of our employees; we recognise that for the Company to grow, our employees need to grow, too. We believe that your career is not merely defined by straight paths and promotions. For us it is about growing the experience and abilities that enable us to keep up with the future – because research never stops!
Evotec aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our employees. Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all employees of the Evotec Group companies. We also offer a variety of benefits, which are aligned with local legislation and practices in each country. They include amongst others health and pension benefits to provide a framework of security for employees and their families.
We recognise that our employees have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.
Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 our Company has grown substantially to 16 sites in six countries all over Europe and the USA. For you, this is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural and engaging environment, bringing your talent, knowledge and experience to our many exciting projects and our community.
So, where will you join us?
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Please do carefully consider the role you are applying for and tailor your CV accordingly. It’s important to clearly and concisely present all your relevant skills, experience and training.
We will review your application and check how well your CV and cover letter match the requirements of the role. If we feel that you may be suitable for the role, we will invite you for a phone/WebEx or face-to-face interview.
If you are invited for a face-to-face interview at an Evotec site, we will schedule appointments for you with a number of Evotec colleagues to give you the opportunity to get to know Evotec as a company and to ask any questions you might have.
During your interview, we will ask you various questions which focus on your skills, knowledge and experience in past roles. It’s not a question of getting the answers right or wrong, but providing relevant examples of your work experience which demonstrate your ability to do the role you’ve applied for. For most roles, the process will include a technical interview relevant to the position you have applied for, and may involve you presenting on a topic to a small audience. Our assessment approach will be clearly outlined in your invitation to an interview.
