Central European generic pharma manufacturer with biosimilar capability
Egis manufactures generic drugs and biosimilars across Central Eastern Europe, with 2022/2023 revenue of EUR 631.7 million and R&D spending above EUR 45 million annually. The company is mid-stage in a major SAP modernization (S/4HANA adoption, replacing R/3) while scaling manufacturing operations — hiring accelerating across production, engineering, and quality roles. Active projects span process validation, new product launches, and regulatory compliance (MDR transition), indicating a company balancing growth with tightening pharmaceutical standards.
Notable leadership hires: Clinical trial lead, Analytical development head
Egis is a leading generic pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Budapest, owned by Servier, a global pharma group governed as a Foundation. The company operates across the full pharma value chain: active ingredient synthesis, tablet and injection manufacturing, and galenic formulations. Products reach 100 countries through subsidiaries, representative offices, and partners in 18 countries under the Egis brand. Therapeutic focus spans cardiovascular, central nervous system, diabetology, and skin/wound care. Since 2013, Egis has launched four biosimilar monoclonal antibodies, including the first mAb approved in the EU. Over the past 20 years, the company invested more than EUR 770 million in Hungarian facilities, establishing modern manufacturing plants and R&D centers.
Egis sells under its brand in 18 countries directly and distributes to 100 countries total via subsidiaries, representative offices, and partners. Current hiring is active in Hungary and Latvia.
Core systems: SAP (S/4HANA, R/3, QM, MM, GRC, ABAP), SQL Server, Oracle, Azure, GCP. Manufacturing: HPLC, MES, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD. IT infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows Server, SharePoint, VMware. Monitoring: Zabbix.
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