Acino

About Us

As a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we develop, manufacture and internationally market well-proven and innovative medicines.

Acino is part of Arcera, a global company in the life sciences sector headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Arcera was established by ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, to build a global life sciences powerhouse poised to make significant contributions to realising the UAE’s aspiration to emerge as a frontrunner in science and technology. To learn more about Arcera, please visit www.arceralifesciences.com.

Established in 1836, today Acino has a global footprint with a clear focus on over 90 high-growth markets. Our company has evolved significantly over the past decades, and we are pleased to celebrate our cultural and geographic diversity.​

As a leader in advanced drug delivery technologies with a focus on modified-release and dispersible forms, for which we also hold patents, we are renowned for the quality of products, our people and our service.

  • >$653m

    Group sales
    for full-year 2023

  • >88%

    Sales % in high-growth markets
    in 2023

  • 3,123

    Employees
    as of end of 2024

We Are Acino

We have a bold ambition

  • To stand out in the world of pharma
  • To be proudly different
  • To have a human face, not a corporate face

Global footprint

  • 6

    Manufacturing sites:
    Switzerland (2), Ukraine,
    Estonia, United Arab Emirates
    and South Africa

  • 4

    Regional offices:
    Dubai, Kyiv, Johannesburg,
    and Mexico City

Join Us

Interested in a challenging, rewarding role with Acino? Visit our Career page.

Open for Partnerships

We believe in entering partnerships for the expansion of our product portfolio, the acquisition of unique drug delivery technologies, and for specific dossiers that meet our commercial plans. We provide contract manufacturing services, offer products through distribution deals, as well as through out- and in-licensing. We strive for long-lasting relationships with suppliers, distributors, and customers.

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