Top-3 employers in the pharmaceutical industry in Ukraine in 2025

Despite the war, the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market is quickly recovering: sales in the first half of 2025 grew by 11% in monetary terms and reached 105.2 billion UAH. This contributes to the active development of companies and an increase in demand for qualified specialists. Inkorr presents the top-3 employers in the pharmaceutical industry in Ukraine in 2025.

1. Farmak

Farmak remains the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the country and consistently ranks among the most attractive employers. The company invests in high-tech production, particularly in biotechnology developments, actively expands its portfolio of drugs, and maintains GMP standards. Employees note modern equipment, a transparent development system, and competitive compensation packages.

2. Darnitsa

Darnitsa — one of the market leaders focusing on innovation and digital transformation. The company actively modernizes production, implements automated quality control systems, and develops R&D directions. Among the key advantages, employees mention training programs, fast career growth, and social initiatives from the employer.

3. Arterium

Arterium has a strong position in the production of prescription drugs and is steadily expanding its exports. The company offers employees jobs in a diversified pharmaceutical group, adaptation programs for newcomers, a medical insurance system, and support for professional education. Employees highlight the reliability of the business and long-term prospects.

Analytics from Proxima Research for June shows that the volume of the pharmacy basket increased by 21% in UAH, reaching 17 billion UAH, while the number of packages changed by only 2%. From January to August, the market increased by 17.7% in monetary terms (144.7 billion UAH), although it decreased by 0.9% in physical terms.

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