Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are driven to seek effective, life-changing medicines and solutions for patients with severe diseases and high unmet medical needs.

... Company

A world free of pain. This is our shared vision. To bring it to life, we execute our strategy and work on our company’s culture – everyday, everywhere, every one of us.

... We are Grünenthal

Although firmly rooted in Germany, today we are very much a growing global Business.

... History

A mix of strong entrepreneurial spirit, close collaboration and outstanding performance define our approach to leadership alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

... Leadership

The Supervisory Board advises and controls the Corporate Executive Board and is elected by the shareholders’ summit.

... Supervisory Board

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are driven to seek effective, life-changing medicines and solutions for patients with severe diseases and high unmet medical needs.

... Partnering

In view of our vision of a world free of pain, Grünenthal strives to provide effective medication to patients worldwide. Therefore, we continuously grow and expand our market presence and product portfolio, and we collaborate with commercial partners and multiple stakeholders from the pain management field and beyond.

... Global presence & sites

Grünenthal’s product portfolio, brands, ingredients and indication range.

... Products

Explore our media section and access a range of materials relating to our company, people, medicines and medical devices.

... Media

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain. Explore our recent stories to see what drives us.

... Our Stories

In this section you will find both current and archived press releases published from 2013 onwards by Grünenthal GmbH, Germany.

... Press releases

... Statements

Journalists are invited to use our corporate publications for their reporting. The list contains business related publication like the company presentation or the code of conduct. .

... Corporate publications

Journalists are invited to use images from our library to illustrate their reporting. The library contains company and R&D related pictures.

... Image resources

The library contains a set of company footage. Journalists are invited to use the video material to illustrate their reporting.

... Video resources

Leen Hofkens

Head Global Human Resources

Leen Hofkens, Head Global Human Resources, Grünenthal

“Since I joined Grünenthal, I had the pleasure to experience an environment where people can thrive in rich and varied roles, join forces and have real impact on our shared success. I am committed to support the further evolvement of our culture and together, move us closer towards our vision of a world free of pain.”

Leen Hofkens

Head Global Human Resources

Leen Hofkens brings nearly three decades of experience in the pharma industry to Grünenthal. Our Head of Global Human Resources started her career as a medical representative and held several positions of increasing complexity in the areas of sales and commercial excellence before moving to HR in 2010. Her former employers include Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca, where she spent more than 25 years gaining a wide range of experience.

Leen joined Grünenthal in 2018 as our Global Head of Talent & Organisational Development. She made an immediate impact by rolling out our company’s Values & Behaviours, which guide our decision making and shape the way we behave – as individuals and as an organisation. Leen also played a key role in strengthening our Performance & Development Management approach and our Employer Brand. Every day, she uses her uniquely broad skillset to further strengthen our people strategy and plans.