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Biocon among top 5 biotech employers; overtakes Moderna, Novo Nordisk

Biocon has been named one of the world's leading employers in the biopharmaceutical sector. US-based Science magazine's list of 'Science Careers Top 20 Employers' list has named Kiran Mazumdar Shaw-helmed Biocon at number 5.

Regeneron, Alnylam, Incyte, Syngenta, Biocon, Merck KGaA, Novo Nordisk, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, Spark Therapeutics have been named the top 10 biotech employers.  Biocon climbed to the coveted spot on the back of three attributes -- innovative leadership, social responsibility and loyal employees.