Roche Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics

Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company specializing in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Founded in 1896 by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, the company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It is the world's largest biotech company, focusing on areas such as oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and neuroscience. Roche operates globally, with a significant presence in the United States, where it employs over 25,000 people across 15 R&D centers and 13 manufacturing sites. In April 2025, Roche announced a $50 billion investment in the U.S. over the next five years, aiming to create more than 12,000 new jobs. This investment will focus on expanding high-tech research, development, and manufacturing facilities in states such as California, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. The initiative underscores Roche's commitment to the U.S. market and its dedication to advancing healthcare through innovation. (apnews.com)