People & Culture
Creating a workplace that fuels innovation through collaboration, well-being and growth
As a leading global supplier of biotechnology and healthcare solutions, our high-performing global team of skilled professionals drives the Avantor® mission of setting science in motion to create a better world. Around the globe, more than 13,500 Avantor associates innovate, collaborate and inspire each other to advance life-changing science.
We’re committed to fostering a high-performing, empowering culture where our associates can grow, thrive and achieve their aspirations — supported by meaningful opportunities, continuous development and a commitment to well-being.
Read in more detail about Avantor’s People & Culture in our Sustainability Report.
Fostering associate engagement
Our success relies on the unique skills, expertise and perspectives of our associates. We create a welcoming workplace that fosters associate engagement — leading to great ideas and innovation — by making sure our associates feel valued, respected and supported for who they are.
Attracting, developing and retaining top talent
Our formal talent pipeline development strategy focuses on attracting qualified candidates globally and supporting associate career growth and retention through development programs designed to help them reach their full potential.
Beyond recruitment, we offer a culture of continuous learning and development, including global learning programs that provide flexible, on-demand resources to support personal, professional and leadership development.
Investing in associate well-being
We want our associates and their families to be the best they can be, and we’re committed to supporting their physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
We take a holistic approach, offering resources and benefits that support associates at every stage of their life and career. Our Total Rewards Program includes competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, recognition awards and comprehensive benefits designed to meet the needs of our global workforce. Core offerings include healthcare benefits, income protection, retirement and pension plans and paid time off.
Workplace safety
Through comprehensive safety programs and ongoing education and training, we strive to provide a safe, secure workplace for all associates worldwide.
Avantor’s Environmental, Health, Safety, Sustainability and Security (EHSS&S) teams lead our global strategy to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance across all locations — from laboratories and manufacturing sites to distribution centers and offices.
Our Health and Safety Program is rooted in a proactive, risk-based approach that focuses on prevention, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. From global initiatives such as World Safety Day to regional and site-specific events, Avantor promotes workplace safety using educational materials and open feedback sessions, encouraging associate involvement in strengthening our safety culture.