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Top 50 companies with in-house R&D in Vaud

Tamtam tracks 162 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Vaud. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Nestlé, Philip Morris International and Tetra Pak. Their median headcount is 1,075. Half of them were founded in 1950 or later. The most common headquarters are Lausanne (14) and Nyon (2).

🇨🇭 Vaud50 companiesUpdated Nov 11, 2026

The largest companies with in-house R&D in Vaud include a mix of established global players and specialized firms. Among them are Nestlé, a global food and beverage company, Philip Morris International, focused on smoke-free products, and Tetra Pak, which provides advanced food production systems. Also present are Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical group, and Audemars Piguet, a fine watchmaking manufacturer.

This list highlights a concentration of companies in the food and beverage sector, alongside strong representation from manufacturing, particularly in packaging and pharmaceuticals. There is also a significant presence of academic and healthcare institutions, such as CHUV, EPFL, and the University of Lausanne, all headquartered in Lausanne.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Nestlénestle.com

Global food and beverage company, offering products and services for all stages of life, enhancing quality of life for everyone.

Food and Beverage Services 🇨🇭 Vevey 244,600 1866
2
Philip Morris Internationalpmi.com

A leading international tobacco company focused on delivering a smoke-free future through innovative smoke-free products and expansion into wellness and healthcare areas

Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Lausanne 67,116 n/a
3
Tetra Paktetrapak.com

Provides advanced food production systems, from creation to logistics, ensuring safe and available food for people worldwide, protecting food, people, and planet.

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Ch-1009 Pully/lausanne 26,191 n/a
4
CHUV | Lausanne university hospitallinktr.ee

A teaching hospital in Switzerland's Canton of Vaud providing care in all branches of medicine, surgery, and psychiatry, in partnership with the University of Lausanne

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇭 Lausanne 8,763 1806
5
EPFLepfl.ch

Innovative Swiss institute near Lake Geneva fostering collaboration between students, professors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking work in science and technology

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Lausanne 7,716 1853
6
Thermo Fisher Scientificthermofisher.com

The company is a global leader in advancing science and technology to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer

Research Services 🇨🇭 Écublens 7,431 n/a
7
L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp)group.loccitane.com

Leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium, sustainable beauty and wellness products across 90 countries with 3,000 retail outlets. Committed to communities, biodiversity, waste reduction, and sustainable solutions.

Personal Care Product Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Plan-les-Ouates 6,765 1976
8
Ferring Pharmaceuticalsferring.com

A research-driven biopharmaceutical group based in Switzerland, specializing in innovative products for reproductive medicine, maternal health, urology, and gastroenterology worldwide

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Saint-Prex 6,297 1950
9
Wabcozf.com

Provides comprehensive portfolio and expertise for commercial vehicles and fleets, making them more efficient, safe, connected, intelligent, and automated through innovative technologies and services.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Bern 5,300 1869
10
University of Lausanne - UNILunil.ch

Cutting-edge facilities and technology, unique faculties in law, biology, and geosciences Collaborates with CHUV for medical advancements Offers diverse educational and cultural activities

Research Services 🇨🇭 Lausanne 4,279 1537
11
Garrett - Advancing Motiongarrettmotion.com

Design, manufacture, sell advanced turbocharging, air/fluid compression, high-speed electric motor technologies for emission reduction, energy efficiency in mobility and industrial fields.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Rolle 3,491 2018
12
Nestlé Purina PetCare Europepurina.eu

The company creates nutritious foods for cats and dogs to keep them happy, healthy, and content, while promoting the benefits of pets in people's lives

Consumer Goods 🇨🇭 Lausanne 3,048 n/a
13
Audemars Piguetaudemarspiguet.com

Oldest fine watchmaking manufacturer with ancestral savoir-faire, setting rule-breaking trends through talented craftspeople, creating masterpieces in Switzerland Sharing passion worldwide Seek Beyond

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇨🇭 Le Brassus 2,571 1875
14
SICPAsicpa.com

A Swiss technology company specializing in ink-based security features for banknotes, identity documents, and product authentication, with global impact

Business Intelligence Platforms 🇨🇭 Lausanne 2,548 1927
15
IMDimd.org

Develop leaders transforming organizations and society through independent academic programs with Swiss roots and global business leadership focus.

Education Administration Programs 🇨🇭 Lausanne 2,293 n/a
16
Kudelski Groupnagra.com

Leading provider integrated content protection, multi-device user experience solutions for digital television, interactive applications, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things innovations.

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇨🇭 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne 2,152 1951
17
Swiss Medical Networkswissmedical.net

Leader in Swiss healthcare with 21 clinics, 60+ outpatient centers across 15 cantons Focus on patient-centered care and innovative integrated care system

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇭 Genolier 2,049 2002
18
ELCA Groupelca.ch

Leading Swiss provider of IT services and solutions, specializing in cybersecurity, data & AI, cloud, software development, and digital experience across industries

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇨🇭 Pully 2,026 1968
19
Swissquoteswq.ch

A leading bank in online financial services offering innovative solutions for investments, trading, Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages with global reach

Banking 🇨🇭 Gland 1,530 n/a
20
Sunstarsunstar.com

Global company specializing in oral care products and industrial solutions, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives worldwide.

Retail Health and Personal Care Products 🇨🇭 Etoy 1,382 1932
21
NAGRAnagra.vision

Provider of security and multiscreen user experience solutions for digital media monetization, offering secure, integrated platforms and applications for DTV operators globally

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇨🇭 Cheseaux-Sur-Lausanne 1,309 1989
22
Vitravitra.com

A long-standing Swiss company collaborates with top designers to create innovative furniture and concepts for modern living and working spaces worldwide

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Birsfelden 1,240 1950
23
BMCbmc-switzerland.com

A premium Swiss bike brand known for high-quality, design, and performance, supplying bikes to top athletes and winning prestigious races worldwide

Sporting Goods Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Grenchen 1,171 2001
24
Nexthinknexthink.com

A leader in digital employee experience management software, providing IT leaders with insight into employees' technology experiences to enable proactive optimization

Software Development 🇨🇭 Prilly 1,169 2004
25
Jaeger-LeCoultrejaeger-lecoultre.com

Swiss watchmaker crafting precise, innovative timepieces with advanced mechanisms, combining technical skill, creativity, and aesthetic elegance since 1833.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇨🇭 Le Sentier 1,075 1833

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26
IMI Climate Controlimiplc.com

Designs intelligent hydronic solutions optimizing comfort, energy use, and system reliability for smarter, greener, more sustainable residential and commercial buildings and data centers.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Eysins 918 n/a
27
Hublothublot.com

Swiss luxury watchmaker blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials and designs, specializing in high-end timepieces and global partnerships.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇨🇭 Nyon 869 1980
28
HEIG-VDheig-vd.ch

Offering Bachelor and Master degree programs in engineering and business economics, as well as postgraduate training Leading research and development activities with 13 institutes

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Yverdon-Les-Bains 819 1956
29
EMS - Electro Medical Systemsems-company.com

A market leader in designing, manufacturing, and selling medical and dental devices, focusing on dental prevention, urology, and shock wave therapy innovations

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Nyon 785 n/a
30
LEMO GROUPlemo.com

Design and manufacture high-performance interconnection solutions for diverse industries including medical, aerospace, robotics, communication, transport, and energy sectors worldwide.

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Écublens 764 1946
31
Unisantéunisante.ch

A Swiss organization with 930 employees focusing on research, training, prevention, and care in primary healthcare and public health Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇭 Lausanne 605 2019
32
AZQORE SAazqore.com

Leader in digital transformation for wealth managers, offering innovative technology solutions, operational services, and consultancy to adapt in a fast-changing world

Financial Services 🇨🇭 Lausanne 586 2018
33
Montres Breguetbreguet.com

Crafting innovative luxury watches blending historical heritage, technical complications, and refined aesthetics, continuing founder's legacy in fine watchmaking.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇨🇭 L'Abbaye 556 1775
34
University of Lausanneunil.ch

Higher education institution with seven faculties, focusing on Medicine, Life Sciences, Business, Humanities, and interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Lausanne 502 1537
35
Rosenxt Grouprosen-nxt.com

Explores disruptive opportunities, building ventures serving critical infrastructure customers in harsh environments, focusing on process optimization and advanced integrity solutions.

Engineering Services 🇨🇭 Stans 476 n/a
36
Debiopharmdebiopharm.com

Identifying and developing high-potential compounds in oncology and bacterial infections for licensing to pharmaceutical partners to maximize patient access globally

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Lausanne 471 1979
37
Actelion (now Janssen Pulmonary Hypertension)jnj.com

Now operating under Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, focusing on pulmonary hypertension with a dedicated LinkedIn channel for updates.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Basel 458 n/a
38
KLK OLEO Surfactantskolb.ch

A global leader in oleo-based products and solutions, specializing in surfactants, paper process chemicals, and chemical specialties for various applications worldwide

Chemical Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Hedingen 444 1964
39
Blancpainblancpain.com

Specializing in luxury watchmaking since 1735, we combine aesthetic and technological expertise to achieve excellence in traditional craftsmanship

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇨🇭 Le Brassus 441 1735
40
HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanneunil.ch

Leading management and economics school providing top-class education and research to train executives, entrepreneurs, and future academic professionals for over a century

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Lausanne 431 1911
41
AliveDxalivedx.com

Develops advanced diagnostic reagents and automated microarray systems to improve laboratory workflows and accelerate accurate patient diagnosis worldwide.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Eysins 429 n/a
42
BTG Groupbtg.com

Multinational provider of specialized process solutions for the global pulp and paper industry, offering industry-leading technologies, expert services, and application support

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Eclépens 426 1921
43
Fischer Connectorsfischerconnectors.com

A global provider of tailored electronic solutions and connectors for demanding environments, offering high-performance connectivity solutions for data transfer and management

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Saint-Prex 390 1954
44
MATISA Matériel Industriel S.A.matisa.ch

Supplier of high-quality, reliable, and safe track maintenance machines for the rail industry, focusing on Swiss quality and customer satisfaction through close collaboration

Machinery Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Crissier 370 1945
45
HESAV / Haute Ecole de Santé - Vaudhesav.ch

A leading institution providing education and training in nursing, radiology, physiotherapy, and midwifery, located in the heart of a hospital center

Higher Education 🇨🇭 348 2002
46
CCHEcche.com

Swiss architecture firm offering landscape architecture, urban planning, interior design, and innovative project management with sustainable, economic, and social focus.

Architecture and Planning 🇨🇭 Lausanne 315 n/a
47
ADC Therapeuticsadctherapeutics.com

Commercial-stage biotech company developing next-generation targeted antibody drug conjugates to improve outcomes for cancer patients with hematological and solid tumors

Biotechnology Research 🇨🇭 Lausanne 315 2011
48
LUZIluzi.com

Specializing in developing unique scents for various industries, our passionate team creates high-quality products with a global reach and extensive network

Chemical Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Dietlikon 292 1926
49
Ecorobotixecorobotix.com

The company aims to revolutionize agriculture by offering robotic solutions that reduce chemical, water, energy use, and soil impact while increasing crop yield

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Yverdon-Les-Bains 290 2014
50
Scheuchzer SAscheuchzer.ch

With over 100 years of experience, we provide high-quality railway maintenance services and develop innovative machines tailored to the Swiss rail network

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Bussigny 281 1917

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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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