Women's Month

Each March, Women's History Month, provides an opportunity to recognize the diverse and groundbreaking achievements of women throughout history and to support a gender-equal world, which is celebrated on International Women’s Day.

International Women's Day, celebrates on 08 March every year, aims to focus attention on the state of women when it comes to gender equality, bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Its goal is to make the world more diverse, equitable and inclusive for them.

We are aiming for this gender-equal world, too. We focus on even more equality in the workplace and support women at every level, in leadership positions and on their way there.

We interviewed four of our women leaders about their journey to leadership. Check it out and get inspired!

Thank you!

We would like to take this occasion, Women's Month and International Women's Day, to thank all our female employees for their great accomplishments with us as well as before our time together.

We are pleased to give them a stage to share their achievements and how we may support them in this. The voice is yours!

SUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, SENIOR SPECIALIST SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION

Creative and nature loving

„As a Geistlich employee, I experience a lot of trust and freedom within my area of responsibility which gives me the opportunity to realize my own concepts. My creative side leads me to innovative ideas and new approaches in my business life, while in my private life it shows itself mainly through painting and decorating.”

BIANCAMARIA, SWITZERLAND, INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT MANAGER

Passionate of activities in the open air

„We gave to more than 15 Million people worldwide quality of life back with Geistlich Bio-Oss®. Many more are yet to come, and you know what? Managing this there is a woman."

LAURA, SWITZERLAND, MANAGER HR DEVELOPMENT

Passionate for people and feels home at the mountains

„In the age of new work, everyone is needed to succeed. Geistlich gives me the opportunity to actively shape the future. Thanks for the trust!”

MIREIA, SWITZERLAND, GROUP LEAD INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

In a mother internship and fan of plant-based food

„One of the things I appreciate most of working at International Marketing at Geistlich Pharma was the flexibility and trust I got when the kids were sick, specially as babies.”

NICOLE, SWITZERLAND, QUALITY SYSTEM MANAGER

Mother of one boy and loves sports

„Even as a part-time employee at Geistlich Pharma AG, I can take on responsibility and work on projects. This gives me a lot of pleasure and offers me the opportunity to develop further.”

LINDA, SWITZERLAND, MANAGER DIGITAL MULTICHANNEL CRM

Board Member of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Association Lake Lucerne

„At Geistlich Pharma, I’m part of a global team driving digital transformation in marketing. As a hobby, I’m preserving good old paddle steamers. #innovationandtradition”

SUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER MARKETING

Fit Mom @crossfitzug

„Fitness is a journey & so is work life: my journey at Geistlich brought me abroad as Expat where I collected new experiences and shifted boarders, as in sports.”

NADINE, SWITZERLAND, ASSISTANT INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Is passionate about cooking and likes to try new dishes

„The center of the Geistlich Culture is Trust. This embodies in my daily work and reflected in me and my dog Jacky – mutual trust is a cornerstone for good, long & successful cooperation.”

ELZA, SWITERLAND, APPRENTICE CHEMISTRY LAB TECHNICIAN

Likes to read and be in nature with family and friends

„A company is only as good as the people who work for it.”

SONJA, SWITZERLAND, GROUP LEAD REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Loves being active in the mountains

„It makes me happy and proud to work in a great team where we encourage and support individual strengths and preferences, and carry the weaknesses in the team. We support each other, regardless of gender.”

ANGELIKA, SWITZERLAND, GROUP LEAD INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Loves to do sports with her family such as Nordic skiing or swimming

„Geistlich Pharma has made it possible to balance family and career. I am very grateful for that.”

ZOEY, CHINA, MARKETING COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Ultimate frisbee captain of club team and women’s team

„Working at Geistlich as a woman give me opportunity to not only achieve goal as a team at work but also pursue passion in my life.”

FEDERICA, ITALY, CREDIT COLLECTION SPECIALIST - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Mother to two little girls and tennis player

„As a mother and as a woman Geistlich supports me anytime, the company shows confidence in its employees and I will be always grateful to Geistlich for that.”

ANDREA, SWITZERLAND, ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES

Is passionate about Golf

„Started on the events team and, through the encouragement of Geistlich and my supervisor, moved into my dream job as a recruiter.”

LUISA, ITALY, ADMINISTRATION MANAGER GEISTLICH PHARMA ITALY

Member of an amateur theatre company for more than 25 years

„Geistlich as a woman gives me the opportunity to work in a dynamic and interactive environment and to devote myself to my hobbies and family when I need to.”

CHRISTIE, USA, HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING USA GEISTLICH MEDICAL AND SURGERY

Mother, wife, and pickleball enthusiast

„Working at Geistlich Pharma as a woman has been incredibly rewarding in many ways. The leadership at Geistlich Pharma trusted me to develop a full scale commercialization plan for a new business in the US. We have since launched that business and added a second product into the portfolio in 2021.”