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The 30 largest pharmaceutical companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 134 pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by bioMérieux, NEMERA and SEQENS. Their median headcount is 187. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (15), Villeurbanne (2) and Écully (2).

🇫🇷 Rhône30 companiesUpdated Nov 11, 2026

The companies listed in the Rhône department are primarily engaged in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology research, and medical equipment manufacturing. They range from large, well-established groups to mid-sized firms, reflecting a mix of maturity in the sector. bioMérieux, for example, is a major player in in vitro diagnostics, while NEMERA focuses on drug delivery devices. SEQENS specializes in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients, and Eurofins Biomnis is a European leader in specialized medical pathology.

A notable pattern among these companies is the strong concentration of headquarters in Lyon, indicating a central hub for the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries within the Rhône region. Companies like Laboratoire Aguettant, CONSULTYS, and ISISPHARMA are all based in Lyon, contributing to this geographical cluster.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
bioMérieuxbiomerieux.com

A leading provider of in vitro diagnostic solutions worldwide, focusing on improving patient health and ensuring consumer safety through disease detection and contamination analysis

Biotechnology Research 🇫🇷 Marcy-l'Étoile 13,106 1963
2
NEMERAnemera.net

Designs, develops, and manufactures drug delivery devices for ophthalmic, nasal, inhalation, dermal, and parenteral routes, prioritizing patient needs and treatment efficacy.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 1,616 2015
3
SEQENSseqens.com

Worldwide leader pharmaceutical solutions, specialty ingredients. Operates manufacturing sites, R&D centers. Offers broad portfolio active ingredients, intermediates, specialty ingredients.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Écully 1,285 2003
4
Eurofins Biomniseurofins-biomnis.com

A European leader in specialized medical pathology, providing over 2,500 tests including specialized, authorized analyses with a focus on innovation and international development

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories 🇫🇷 Lyon 803 1897
5
Laboratoire Aguettantaguettant-corporate.com

Develops, produces, distributes innovative injectable pharmaceutical specialties for healthcare professionals and patients. European actor in hospital-initiated injectable drugs.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 611 1903
6
CONSULTYSconsultys.com

Provides engineering, production, quality, R&D, and regulatory affairs consulting services to the bio industry for drug development projects.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 550 2005
7
IGLigl-group.com

Develops innovative organ preservation solutions and machine perfusion technologies, maintaining organ viability from donation to transplantation. Products are regulated as drugs and medical devices.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lissieu 504 2003
8
Novasepnovasep.com

Leading provider of molecule production & purification services for life science industries Specializing in small molecule APIs, natural products, purification equipment, and global R&D capabilities

Chemical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 496 1993
9
GATTEFOSSÉgattefosse.com

Innovative partner to Health and Personal Care industries since 1880, specializing in lipid chemistry, extraction technologies, and novel specialty ingredients

Chemical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Saint-Priest 440 1880
10
Lépinegroupe-lepine.com

Develops and distributes orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, specializing in hip and knee, with other fields growing.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Genay 348 1714
11
ISISPHARMAisispharma.com

Development of scientifically rigorous, targeted dermatological products focused on emotional well-being and educational support for skin health balance.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 317 1987
12
SERFserf.fr

Manufactures and sells orthopedic implants for hip, knee, and foot globally, including specialized dual mobility and custom digital solutions through a group of leading brands.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Décines-Charpieu 276 1973
13
Laboratoire Arrowlaboratoire-arrow.com

Designs, manufactures, and markets over 1,000 generic and branded drugs, along with selfcare products, for patients and healthcare professionals.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 255 2000
14
Marle Groupmarlegroup.com

Comprehensive manufacturing solutions for orthopedic implants and instruments including hip, knee, shoulder, spine, and extremities with high speed and quality.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 189 1964
15
Global Dglobald.com

A French company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and providing quality medical devices for maxillofacial, pre-implant, orthodontic, and dental implant surgeries A Menix group partner

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Brignais 187 2012

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16
CAIR LGLcairlgl.com

Designs, produces, and distributes complete ranges of secure, innovative medical devices for hospitals and healthcare professionals globally since 1987.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lissieu 178 1987
17
Hevaheva-data.com

Specializing in clinical research and health data analysis, we provide expertise in peri-approval studies, late phase studies, HEOR modeling, RWE strategies, data visualization, and consulting services

Research Services 🇫🇷 Lyon 171 1989
18
Alispharmalispharm.com

Supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturers in developing healthcare products across their lifecycle, focusing on quality, regulatory affairs, and industrialization.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 170 n/a
19
SYMATESEsymatese.com

A leader in tissue regeneration, reconstruction, and delivery systems, providing advanced solutions for medical, cosmetic, and aesthetic purposes globally

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Chaponost 169 1997
20
Eurofins | Dermscan Pharmascandermscan.com

Network of laboratories providing clinical, chemical, in vitro, and microbiological testing for cosmetics, raw materials, and medical devices worldwide.

Business Consulting and Services 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne 161 1990
21
genOwaygenoway.com

Development and provision of genetically engineered mice, rats, and cell lines to enhance predictability and accelerate therapeutic research.

Biotechnology Research 🇫🇷 Lyon 149 1999
22
Juvisé Pharmaceuticalsjuvisepharmaceuticals.com

Acquires princeps essential medicines, ensuring their production, marketing, and promotion to healthcare professionals globally for patients' health improvement.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne 123 2008
23
Laboratoire Gifrergifrer.fr

Formulates and distributes simple, natural, effective, and safe health products, with a particular focus on baby products. Carefully selected ingredients ensure quality for the entire family.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin 116 1912
24
Arthrex Francearthrex.fr

A leading orthopedic medical device company specializing in product development, medical education, and pioneering arthroscopy techniques globally

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or 112 1995
25
Aguettant Franceaguettant.fr

Development, manufacturing, and marketing of injectable pharmaceutical specialties for hospital use, focusing on medical progress and innovation.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 111 1903
26
Mapi Group: Health Research & Commercializationmapigroup.com

Strategic consulting and research services focused on patient-centered market access, health economics, outcomes research, and linguistic validation worldwide.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Lyon 100 n/a
27
ADOCIAadocia.com

A clinical-stage biotech company developing innovative formulations of therapeutic proteins, focused on diabetes and metabolic diseases for global accessibility and effectiveness

Biotechnology Research 🇫🇷 Lyon 93 2005
28
Ziwig Biotechziwig.com

Pioneering salivary RNA analysis and AI application in biomolecular biology to develop non-invasive tests and biomarkers for chronic diseases, especially women's health.

Biotechnology Research 🇫🇷 Lyon 92 2020
29
SEQENS Pharmaceutical Solutionspharmaceuticals.seqens.com

Offers custom manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and intermediates through R&D centers and manufacturing sites for the pharmaceutical market.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Écully 91 2003
30
Raffin Medicalraffin-medical.com

Development, manufacturing, and commercialization of single-use medical devices including swabs, bandages, hygiene products, instruments, and surgical kits for healthcare professionals.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Saint-Romain-de-Popey 90 1914

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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