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

... About us

... Our unique commitment to pain

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

Beyond our overarching purpose – to improve the health of people around the globe – we want to create shared value through sustainability for our company and society as a whole.

... Responsibility

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

Patients’ needs are at the heart of everything we do; using our passion for science, we develop long-lasting solutions that directly address these needs.

... Products

We are dedicated to creating a better future for our patients, so getting involved with diverse initiatives that support this goal is vital.

... Initiatives & Grants

... Our positions

Innovation is at the heart of everything that we do. It’s the driving force behind new ideas and future therapies.

... Research & Development

For us, innovation goes beyond drug development. Our innovation is built on expert knowledge of disease-pathophysiology’s, understanding of the patient and the use of big data that result in innovative solutions for the patients need.

... Strategy

Our R&D pipeline is a source of great excitement – we currently have several new drug candidates and technologies in different phases of development.

... Pipeline

We aspire to solve pain, to do this we have to shape this therapeutic area. Building on our own R&D expertise, we aim to develop disease-modifying approaches, expand into new modalities, target significant unmet needs within niche disease areas, and apply our knowledge to develop our understanding of pain as a disease.

... Focus Pain

As a research-based pharmaceutical company, Grünenthal recognizes the importance of publicly registering clinical trials and making information including results available.

... Clinical trials

Collaboration with the scientific community is central to our R&D strategy. Let’s work together – collaborate with us!

... Collaborate with us

We believe that success comes from close collaborations founded on a shared vision to develop innovative medicines for patients that suffer from diseases with high unmet needs.

... Partnering

We strengthen and develop our core markets Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia through acquisitions, asset deals, in-licensing, commercialization and distribution deals.

... Areas of interest

... Partnerships and collaborations

We work with the world’s biggest public-private partnership organisation in the life sciences as co-leaders of the latest pain initiative.

... Public Private Partnerships

Ambition is welcome at Grünenthal. Whether you’re a world-class scientist or a talented graduate, together we drive cutting-edge research projects and develop products of the future. Grünenthal offers a culture of opportunity. Join us!

... Jobs and career

From research scientists and high achieving graduates to experts in marketing and production, our open and inclusive culture helps everyone thrive.

... Meet our people

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

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