Diversity and inclusion
We believe that every one of our employees should feel that they belong at Shionogi Europe and can contribute to our unique purpose; shaping the future of healthcare.
We believe that every one of our employees should feel that they belong at Shionogi Europe and can contribute to our unique purpose; shaping the future of healthcare. We are determined to make sure everyone can thrive in our organisation as we work to continue to provide innovative medicines that meet unmet clinical needs while also transforming ourselves so we can offer more solutions to the wider health issues facing society.
Everybody counts. That means that everybody in the organisation is valued for their personal contribution. And that everybody is accountable to themselves and to others to deliver. We believe that embracing and celebrating our differences makes us a stronger, more innovative, more collaborative, and more successful organisation. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone can be their best selves and give their best.
We recognise that our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring unique perspectives and experiences to our company. We foster an environment that encourages our people to break out of the boundaries of the traditional pharmaceutical company to create new value for all our stakeholders.
In Europe, we currently have around 300 colleagues - people from across the spectrum of big pharma and biotech - who come together across the continent to do things differently and better. We are guided by Shionogi’s global heritage, vision and values, whilst also holding true to our nine ways of working (WOWs) – unique to Shionogi Europe – that have been woven into the fabric of our culture:-
1. Patients first
Ask ‘how will this deliver tangible progress for our patients?’
2. Collective strength
Encourage diversity of ideas and collaboration
3. Wacky ideas
Ask ‘how can we?’ instead of saying ‘we can’t’
4. First hand insight
Listen, speak and interact directly; don’t rely on secondary information
5. Start-up energy
Be nimble, agile, decisive
6. Butt-in
Follow principles, not conventions and structures
7. Learning organisation
Continually strive to improve ourselves and our organisation
8. Mindful
Be thoughtful, present, aware and assume good intentions
9. Straight talking
Be open, honest and transparent
We recognise that promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously learning and improving in these areas.
We will hold ourselves accountable to these values and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included – and an organisation where individuals are expected to treat their colleagues in the same way. Diversity and inclusion is not an entitlement, it is a responsibility.