Starpharma is based in Melbourne, Australia, and we pride ourselves on being a small but dynamic team. We work together to achieve our mission of helping patients with significant illnesses achieve improved health outcomes and quality of life through the application of our unique dendrimer technology. Our collaborative approach fosters a supportive work environment where we value quality and effectiveness.

According to feedback from our employees, our people highly appreciate Starpharma's culture and challenging professional roles compared to their previous employers. In our people’s words, Starpharma is best described as:

  • Collaborative
  • Professional
  • Respectful
  • Friendly
  • Challenging
  • Results oriented
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Supportive and nurturing

Diversity and Inclusion

We take pride in our diverse team, consisting of individuals from 17 countries and various age groups. We maintain an outstanding gender balance across all levels of our organisation, including staff, management, and the Board. Our work culture is inclusive and highly committed, with a down-to-earth approach where every employee is respected and valued for their unique strengths, experiences, and diversity.

What Our People Say About Us

Our employees find great satisfaction in their work, knowing that they are contributing to meaningful projects and developing important products. They appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share a common goal of making a positive impact on people's lives.

As our business is constantly evolving, we offer our employees many chances to take on new challenges and grow professionally. At Starpharma, we prioritise internal progression and professional development, which is evident in our exceptional employee retention rate.

Our employees consistently praise Starpharma for our innovative products that improve patients' quality of life, our positive organisational culture, and our commitment to diversity.

Great Place to Work® Certification

Great Place to Work® Certification

Starpharma has achieved Great Place to Work® certification for 2024-25, marking the third consecutive year that the company has been certified since participating in the Great Place to Work® survey.  

We are proud to receive this certification, which recognises our team's positive workplace culture and our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It affirms that we prioritise our employees and are dedicated to building and maintaining a high-trust company culture 

As a global leader and authority on workplace culture and employee experience, Great Place to Work® draws on over 30 years of research in this field. Their findings consistently show that a high-trust culture leads to a better employee experience. Their insights allow dynamic businesses like ours to reflect on the results and continue to enhance our workplace culture. 

By participating in Great Place to Work®’s confidential Trust Index™ survey, our team has expressed what they love about working with us. The results indicate that our employees have a consistently positive experience across various age groups, genders, roles, and tenures. 

We are pleased with the strength of our culture as reflected in areas of the survey, including justice, community, camaraderie, leadership behaviour, integrity, communication and innovation. We are proud of the 19 different countries represented by our employees, which highlights our global mindset and the value we place on diversity and inclusivity within our organisation. 

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