Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are about creating a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, feels valued, and is respected. People do their best work when they can show up as their authentic selves—and our team’s ability to do just that makes us stronger. Our science improves when our teams are empowered to be creative and collaborative. We grow and lead from the front lines of our industry by continually developing fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
We recognize that every individual brings something unique to the table. When diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together, teams identify challenges earlier, solve problems faster, and generate more powerful ideas. By embracing these unique differences, we become a more resilient and capable organization. We work together to help the people who do the work and shape the future of life science.
Our Approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Three focus areas drive our DEI efforts:
Resources
Diversity
We work every day to broaden representation across our workforce, build DEI into how we operate, and give people the support they need to do great work.
Find out how we champion women in the workplace
Workforce
56.7%
Overall workforce is comprised of women
46.4%
Managerial positions held by women
57.7%
STEM positions held by women
Compensation
-4.60%
Overall average gender pay gap (female/male in 2025)
-10.65%
Overall average gender bonus gap (female/male in 2025)
Equity
We aim to be a socially responsible business by showing up in our communities and backing efforts that drive real progress.
Discover more in our ESG Report.
Inclusion
We build belonging by making sure every group has a voice, and by keeping the conversation open year-round.
Learn more about the importance of ERGs and allyship.
- EmpowerHER Network – Progress women’s equity agenda. Dedicated to fostering women’s growth, leadership, and impact in Pharmaron and the CRO industry by creating a supportive community that champions empowerment and career advancement for women in Pharmaron.
- Mosaic – Promote cultural diversity awareness. Dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity in Pharmaron, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives unite to drive innovation and collaboration.
Feedback and Grievance Mechanisms Related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Pharmaron is committed to building a workplace that respects differences, promotes equal opportunity and fosters inclusion, and to extending these principles to its supply chain partners. The Company has established communication, feedback and grievance mechanisms related to diversity, equity and inclusion, through which employees and, where applicable, third parties associated with the Company’s business may raise grievances, complaints, concerns or seek support on matters related to human resources and the working environment, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, bullying, compensation-related concerns, promotion and career development opportunities, fair performance management, working hours and leave arrangements, labor relations, occupational health and safety, and mental health and well-being. Depending on the nature of the matter, employees may raise a grievance or concern through their line manager, skip-level manager, Human Resources or other designated channels. Where a matter is sensitive, involves a potential conflict of interest, or an employee has concerns about the handling process or outcome, the employee may escalate the grievance through designated channels for further review or handling by the appropriate function. With respect to supply chain-related matters, the Company encourages suppliers and their employees, contract workers or other relevant third parties to raise concerns through appropriate channels regarding labor rights, discrimination and harassment, occupational health and safety, and other issues related to fairness and respect. Where such matters are significant, sensitive, or there are concerns about how they may be handled, further escalation through appropriate channels is also available. Pharmaron is committed to handling such matters in a confidential, prudent and fair manner, and strictly prohibits retaliation against any person who raises a grievance, complaint or concern in good faith. For the Company’s standards of conduct and the fundamental principles expected of employees, please refer to the Code of Conduct. For relevant expectations applicable to supply chain partners, please refer to the Code of Conduct for Business Partners or other relevant supply chain compliance requirements.
