ABOUT POLPHARMA GROUP
ON KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
Polpharma Group is a leading regional (CEE and CIS) manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. Actively operating in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
For over 80 years, trusted by patients, healthcare professionals, and business partners alike, offering modern medicines, substances, and innovative solutions for patients and business partners from all over the world. 400 million medicines packages are made in our factories every year and commercialized directly or through a network of partners in more than 40 geographies globally.
With around more than 7,000 dedicated employees, Polpharma Group generates net revenues of more than EUR 1.2bn annually.
ON KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
Polpharma Group B.V. is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The group offers a broad range of prescription and non-prescription consumer healthcare products. As a leading regional (CEE and CIS) manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, Polpharma is actively operating in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with distribution and out-licensing partners in more than 40 markets globally.
In the financial year 2020, Polpharma achieved group sales of more than EUR 900 million globally. As of 31 December 2020, Polpharma employed more than 7,300 people worldwide.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Since 1935 in Poland and since
1936 in Russia we have been
helping patients live long and
healthy lives
EMPLOYEES
Our leaders and top-class
specialists are a key success factor
in our long-term development
MANUFACTURING PLANTS
We have a network of state-of the
art production plants in Poland,
Kazakhstan and Russia
R&D CENTERS
We develop drugs at 5 R&D
centers
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Since 1935 in Poland and since
1936 in Russia we have been
helping patients live long and
healthy lives
EMPLOYEES
Our leaders and top-class
specialists are a key success factor
in our long-term development
MANUFACTURING PLANS
We have a network of state-of the
art production plants in Poland,
Kazakhstan and Russia
R&D CENTERS
We develop drugs at 5 R&D
centers
PRODUCTS BEING SOLD
PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPMENT
OF RX PRODUCTS
OF CHC PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS BEING SOLD
PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPMENT
OF RX PRODUCTS
OF CHC PRODUCTS
We produce affordable, accessible and safe medicines for the treatment
of civilisation diseases and for use as life-saving therapies
We have a balanced portfolio of Rx (prescription) and OTC (over-thecounter) products across specific therapeutic areas
Every day we diligently cooperate with doctors, pharmacists and other
healthcare professionals to better understand every stage of a patient’s
journey and ensure that our patients receive and stick to the most
adequate treatment.
Thanks to best-in-class industry talents and state-of-the-art technologies,
we are able to design and deliver crucial products and solutions to address
the biggest health challenges (an ageing population, chronic diseases)
and healthcare system problems (increasing healthcare costs, resource
shortages).
Through collaboration with our partners, we explore new ways of doing
business and accelerate positive changes.
At Polpharma Group, all our efforts are focused on
delivering high-quality and affordable medicines to
as many communities as possible.
OUR FOUNDATION
OUR FOUNDATION
At Polpharma Group, all our efforts are focused on delivering high-quality and affordable medicines to as many communities as possible.
Every day we diligently cooperate with doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to better understand every stage of a patient’s
journey and ensure that our patients receive and stick to the most adequate treatment.
Thanks to best-in-class industry talents and state-of-the-art technologies, we are able to design and deliver crucial products and solutions to address the biggest health challenges (an ageing population, chronic diseases) and healthcare system problems (increasing healthcare costs, resource shortages). Through collaboration with our partners, we explore new ways of doing
business and accelerate positive changes.
We are guided by more than just business results and
ambitious goals – OUR PURPOSE that constantly motivates
us and drives our actions and further development.
Helping people to live a healthy life in a healthy world
OUR PURPOSE
We are guided by more than just business results and ambitious goals – OUR PURPOSE that constantly motivates us and drives our actions and further development.
OUR PURPOSE
Helping people to live a healthy life in a healthy world
PEOPLE
Our foundations are helping people to
receive access to high-quality affordable
medicines and making them live
healthier. We want to inspire people by
engaging, motivating and educating
them.
HELPING
LIFE
Healthy life is the most precious thing
we have. With a strong emphasis on
accompanying the patient throughout
the whole “patient journey”, we
encourage people to focus on prevention
first. If treatment is needed, we provide
appropriate cures.
HEALTHY
WORLD
As we all want to live in a healthy world,
at Polpharma Group we protect the climate,
environment and available resources
by following the UN Sustainable
Development Goals. The world we strive
for is based on human rights, equal
opportunities, respect for all and the
highest ethical standards.
HEALTHY
HELPING
PEOPLE
Our foundations are helping people to receive access to high-quality affordable medicines and making them live healthier. We want to inspire people by engaging, motivating and educating them.
HEALTHY
LIFE
Healthy life is the most precious thing we have. With a strong emphasis on accompanying the patient throughout the whole “patient journey”, we encourage people to focus on prevention first. If treatment is needed, we provide appropriate cures.
HEALTHY
WORLD
As we all want to live in a healthy world, at Polpharma we protect the climate, environment and available resources by following the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The world we strive for is based on human rights, equal opportunities, respect for all and the highest ethical standards.
VISION
To continuously outgrow the healthcare market as a focused,
innovative and efficient team
VISION
To continuously outgrow the healthcare market as a focused, innovative and efficient team
CULTURE AS ACCELERATOR
COMMERCIALIZATION
LEADERSHIP
- Polpharma Group cultural transformation program to
further develop our company culture in line with our
purpose and vision - Group talent development & retention
COST LEADERSHIP THROUGH
CONTINUOUS EFFICIENCY
& EFFECTIVENESS GAINS
- Cost Leadership Program (OPEX and CoGS)
- Program focused on supplier reliability (supply reliability,
incl. ESO - Visibility & Control (CAPEX, OPEX spend control, KPIs)
INNOVATION AS PORTFOLIO DRIVER
- Deliver on planned launches (on-time & in full)
- BD partnering & strategic partnership acceleration to offer
an even broader ranger of products
- Day-1 launches
- Transformation to a hybrid commercial model
- Accelerate expansion of our Consumer Healthcare Brand business
4 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
4 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
INNOVATION AS PORTFOLIO DRIVER
- Deliver on planned launches (on-time & in full)
- BD partnering & strategic partnership acceleration to offer an even broader ranger of products
COST LEADERSHIP THROUGH CONTINUOUS EFFICIENCY & EFFECTIVENESS GAINS
- Cost Leadership Program (OPEX and CoGS)
- Program focused on supplier reliability (supply reliability, incl. ESO
- Visibility & Control (CAPEX, OPEX spend control, KPIs)
CULTURE AS ACCELERATOR
- Polpharma Group cultural transformation program to further develop our company culture in line with our purpose and vision
- Group talent development & retention
COMMERCIALIZATION LEADERSHIP
- Day-1 launches
- Transformation to a hybrid commercial model
- Accelerate expansion of our Consumer Healthcare Brand business
For over 20 years, Markus has been involved with Polpharma Group and
has held a range of leadership roles, including Member of Supervisory
Board, and since 2016 Chief Executive Officer.
He is committed to accelerate the long-term growth of the Polpharma
Group through constant development and empowerment of the
employees, digital transformation and strategic partnerships. Markus
is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior executive in different industries,
from information technology and digital media to fast moving consumer
goods, engineering and the healthcare industry. In 2018, he joined the
Executive Committee of Medicines for Europe, where he is driving the
digital transformation agenda.
CEO of Polpharma group
CEO of Polpharma group
For over 20 years, Markus has been involved with Polpharma Group and has held a range of leadership roles, including Member of Supervisory Board, and since 2016 Chief Executive Officer. He is committed to accelerate the long-term growth of the Polpharma Group through constant development and empowerment of the employees, digital transformation and strategic partnerships. Markus is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior executive in different industries, from information technology and digital media to fast moving consumer goods, engineering and the healthcare industry. In 2018, he joined the Executive Committee of Medicines for Europe, where he is driving the digital transformation agenda.
MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISORY BOARD
HISTORY
More than 85 years ago, a citizen of the Free City of Gdansk, Kurt Boskamp, founded the “Polpharma” Polish Chemical and Pharmaceutical Factory on the premises of a former agricultural machinery factory.
Since then, many years of work for patients has followed. Polpharma is now the leader of the Polish pharmaceutical market, is one of the largest generic companies in the world, and is still developing dynamically so that patients can take care of their health and attain long life.
HISTORY
More than 85 years ago, a citizen of the Free City of Gdansk, Kurt Boskamp, founded the “Polpharma” Polish Chemical and Pharmaceutical Factory on the premises of a former agricultural machinery factory. Since then, many years of work for patients has followed. Polpharma is now the leader of the Polish pharmaceutical market, is one of the largest generic companies in the world, and is still developing dynamically so that patients can take care of their health and attain long life.
2020
The first commercial series of the drug manufactured in the new Medana production department, belonging to the Polpharma Group, was released for trading. This way, the company completed a 4-year investment period, which included a new facility for the production of non-sterile Iiquid forms, a new warehouse of packaging materials and raw materials, and a new R&D laboratory, where development projects in the field of inhalation drugs are carried out.
2019
According to the decision of the Supervisory Board of Polpharma S.A., the process of separating the Biotechnology Department from the Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma S.A. was completed. As a result, Polpharma Biologics became an independent legal entity.
2018
Polpharma took first place in the XI I Ranking of Responsible Companies the most important list of leaders of social responsibility and sustainable development in Poland. For the first time in the history of the ranking, a Polish company has won the leadership position. Polpharma obtained the maximum possible number of points. The company would repeat this success in 2019.
2016
A new investment was launched in Sieradz: construction of the new Non Sterile Fluid Plant increased the production capacity of current drugs and enabled the introduction of further products from the portfolio of both Medana Pharma S.A. as well as other companies in Polpharma Group.
2015
Construction began of a new biological drug production plant for external clients in Duchnice
2015
Polpharma celebrated its 80th anniversary. To mark this occasion, it organised the Polrun relay race.
2014
Polpharma published the first CSR report according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines.
2014
Polpharma started a strategic joint venture cooperation in the area of biotechnology with the German company Neuraxpharm
2013
Polpharma opened a Representative Office in Vietnam.
2013
The company Sanfarm, based in the Tarnobrzeg Special Economic Zone, became part of Polpharma S.A. Pharmaceutical Works. Following the merger of the two companies, Polpharma’s Manufacturing Division in Nowa Deba was established to carry out pharmaceutical manufacturing operations for both member companies of Polpharma Group and third parties.
2012
Polpharma acquired a majority stake in Polfa Warszawa S.A.
2012
The first laboratories were opened in a biotech centre in the Gdansk Science and Technology Park.
2011
The largest local drugs manufacturer in Kazakhstan - Chimpharm (Santo) joins Polpharma Group.
2010
Polpharma acquires the antibiotics portfolio and the Production Plant in Duchnice from Bioton.
2009
Polpharma passed an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a result, APIS manufactured by the company gained access to the highly developed US market.
2009
Two new affiliated companies are established - in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
2007
Polpharma received ISO 14001 environmental certificate and an OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety certificate.
2007
Polpharma began strategic cooperation with Akrikhin - one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Russia.
2007
Polpharma established an independent affiliated company in Belarus. Previously, the division in Lithuania was responsible for this country.
2005
Polpharma opened a new training and administration centre in Starogard Gdanski, which significantly expanded the company’s capabilities relating to the organisation of training sessions and meetings with clients and guests.
2005
The company started operation of a new ampoule production facility. Its annual production capacity amounts to 50 million glass ampoules. The property was designed and built in accordance with cGMP requirements for sterile production.
2004
The company opened another facility a Logistics Centre. The building complies with the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for the storage of pharmaceutical products.
2004
Polpharma opened a modern building for the Research and Development Centre and Quality Control Laboratory. The facility meets the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). It is one of the largest facilities of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe.
2003
Polpharma implemented a coherent and modern visual identification for packages of prescription drugs.
2002
Polscreen, a National Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Program, began. It was the largest global population-based study, developed by the Prevention Committee of the Polish Cardiac Society, financed by a research grant for Polpharma and awarded funds for the years 2002–2005.
2002
In December, Polpharma launched its new branding.
2001
A Trade Office was established in Warsaw, with dynamic and modern marketing and sales structures. The Office is located at ul. Sapiezynska.
2001
The first Etopiryna commercial appeared on TV. Since that time, this drug for headache has inevitably been associated with Ms Gozdzikowa, a well-known commercial actress.
2001
Polpharma established the Foundation for the Development of Polish Pharmacy and Medicine, which annually announces a competition for the best research projects.
2001
The company opened a division in Moscow operating in the Russian Federation and the Central Asian republics. It also established a branch in Ukraine.
2000
A new chapter in Polpharma history opened on 20 July. The company became a privately owned entity, with all its shares held by Polish investors. The Spectra Management and Prokom Investments Consortium became the majority shareholder of the Company. This was the beginning of restructuring and significant investment in the development of the company.
2000
First representative office of Polpharma established in Lithuania.
1998
Polpharma began the construction of a new solid dosage forms manufacturing facility. The facility, built through the cooperation of an international team, was one of the most modern pharmaceutical plants in Europe.
1995
The company starts business operation as a sole-shareholder company owned by the State Treasury, and returns to the historic name “Polpharma”.
1980
The company exceeded 3000 employees. Exports of pharmaceutical substances and medicines represented approximately 50% of the company’s sales. The products of Starogard-based "Polfa” were sold to 60 countries on all continents.
1970
The company developed and modernised its infrastructure.
1960
The production of pharmaceutical substances grew, followed by the production of finished dosage forms: tablets and ampoules.
1960
A Plant Research Laboratory began operation.
1959
The company was incorporated into the Pharmaceutical Industry Union “Polfa”.
1951
The plant's name was charged to “Starogardzkie Zaklady Farmaceutyczne”.
1951
The company started the production of sulfathiazole a popular bacteriostatic drug.
1945
Polpharma was nationalised. Two chemists Zygmunt Gmaj and Jerzy Sumczynski - become the managers of the facility.
1935
A Polish Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant “Polpharma" was established in Starogard Gdanski.