# 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).

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.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [bioMérieux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biomerieux) (biomerieux.com)<br>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 | [NEMERA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nemera) (nemera.net)<br>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 | [SEQENS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seqens) (seqens.com)<br>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 Biomnis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eurofins-biomnis) (eurofins-biomnis.com)<br>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 Aguettant](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoire-aguettant) (aguettant-corporate.com)<br>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 | [CONSULTYS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/consultys) (consultys.com)<br>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 | [IGL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/igl) (igl-group.com)<br>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 | [Novasep](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novasep) (novasep.com)<br>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 | [GATTEFOSSÉ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gattefosse) (gattefosse.com)<br>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 | [Lépine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lepine) (groupe-lepine.com)<br>Develops and distributes orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, specializing in hip and knee, with other fields growing. | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Genay | 348 | 1714 |
| 11 | [ISISPHARMA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/isispharma) (isispharma.com)<br>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 | [SERF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/serf) (serf.fr)<br>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 Arrow](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoire-arrow) (laboratoire-arrow.com)<br>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 Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marle-group) (marlegroup.com)<br>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 D](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/global-d) (globald.com)<br>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 |
| 16 | [CAIR LGL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cair-lgl) (cairlgl.com)<br>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 | [Heva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heva) (heva-data.com)<br>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 | [Alispharm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alispharm) (alispharm.com)<br>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 |  |
| 19 | [SYMATESE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/symatese) (symatese.com)<br>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 Pharmascan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eurofins-dermscan-pharmascan) (dermscan.com)<br>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 | [genOway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/genoway) (genoway.com)<br>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 Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/juvise-pharmaceuticals) (juvisepharmaceuticals.com)<br>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 Gifrer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoire-gifrer) (gifrer.fr)<br>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 France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arthrex-france) (arthrex.fr)<br>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 France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aguettant-france) (aguettant.fr)<br>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 & Commercialization](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mapi-group-health-research-and-commercialization) (mapigroup.com)<br>Strategic consulting and research services focused on patient-centered market access, health economics, outcomes research, and linguistic validation worldwide. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 100 |  |
| 27 | [ADOCIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adocia) (adocia.com)<br>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 Biotech](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ziwig-biotech) (ziwig.com)<br>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 Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seqens-pharmaceutical-solutions) (pharmaceuticals.seqens.com)<br>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 Medical](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raffin-medical) (raffin-medical.com)<br>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 |

## How this list is built

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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