‘A tremendous achievement’
A global biopharmaceutical company with a base in Cork has once again been named as one of Ireland's best places to work at the 2026 Great Place to Work Awards.
This recognition marks the 13th consecutive year AbbVie has featured among Ireland’s top employers. AbbVie remains the highest placed company in the biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical industry across all categories.
Employing approximately 2,900 talented individuals across six locations in Ireland, including Cork, AbbVie was ranked No. 3 Super Large Organisation in Ireland.
Great Place to Work assesses the policies and practices in place in organisations under nine key areas including employee development, hiring practices, employee achievement recognition, and communication. It then benchmarks these against other organisations in each country.
The organisation publishes five different lists at its annual awards, including the Best Super Large Workplaces in Ireland (more than 550 employees). AbbVie was joined by 20 other companies on this roll call.
Great Place to Work has also recently recognised AbbVie as a Best Workplace for Women for the eighth consecutive year.
Malcolm Garde, Site Head, AbbVie Cork, said: “Being recognised as one of Ireland’s leading workplaces for the 13th consecutive year, and the highest-ranking company in the pharmaceutical industry, is a tremendous achievement for AbbVie. For our site in Cork, it is testament to the exceptional and inclusive culture we've cultivated together.
“I want to thank everyone here for their commitment to fostering our positive workplace environment and their unwavering dedication to supporting patients worldwide. This award highlights the ongoing efforts at our Cork site to drive meaningful professional development, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and to give back to our local community through longstanding initiatives.”
Jim Flynn, CEO of Great Place to Work Ireland, added: “I am delighted to congratulate AbbVie on being recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland 2026. This recognition acknowledges the consistent effort put into creating an engaging, high-performing workplace, where people feel valued. Being named a Best Workplace is a huge accomplishment, underpinned by trusted leadership, a clear commitment to people, and a genuine focus on sustainable organisational success. I commend AbbVie on this well-earned honour.”