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The Rhine valley region of Switzerland boasts a large number of highly educated, world-renowned scientists and engineers in the areas of chemistry and biotechnology. Genzyme Pharmaceuticals’ Liestal facility draws upon its specialized locale by employing multi-cultural, multi-lingual professionals with diverse scientific backgrounds and expertise in pharmaceutical product manufacturing.

With 25% of the staff having PhDs and MSs in the chemical sciences, and close to 20% of the staff being involved in QA and QC, the Liestal facility efficiently orchestrates all relevant business functions such as manufacturing and quality, R&D, sales, and operations support. We are proud of this unique feature, which ensures a goal-oriented project management system.

In addition to the Liestal personnel, the division retains a sales and marketing group at the global headquarters of Genzyme Corporation in Cambridge, MA. This creates a unique divisional structure within Genzyme whereby the Pharmaceuticals business unit offers the focus and flexibility of a stand-alone company, yet is supported by the stability, resources, and confidence of a premier global biotechnology corporation.