Life science industry

With over 7,000 employees at more than 90 locations, the company is one of the leading players in the life science sector. In a dynamic market with increasing client requirements, a central question arose: How can the corporate culture be further developed so that the company not only keeps pace, but actively shapes the changes? In order to implement the strategy more effectively, employees’ skills were specifically strengthened in agility, teamwork, innovation and open communication. The goal: A sustainable cultural change that positions the company as a flexible and networked partner for its clients. 

Horváth was chosen to initiate, accompany and accelerate this change. With profound expertise in the field of change management, we accompanied our clients on the path towards cultural change. Four cornerstones of cultural transformation were jointly defined: Open communication, targeted team development, greater agility and client-oriented innovation. Tailor-made initiatives raised awareness of the corporate culture.  

A network of "cultural pioneers" was set up to recruit employees as drivers of change. Their active involvement strengthened identification with the new values and promoted acceptance and commitment throughout the company. As pioneers of the culture, they play a key role in bringing the vision of an agile, communicative and team-oriented corporate culture to life in everyday situations. Various specific initiatives and events made the target culture tangible. Horváth supported the entire process from conceptualization to successful implementation. 

By working closely with Horváth, the company was able to shape the cultural change in a sustainable way. Horváth provided support with ideas, structure and impetus, while the company itself was the driving force behind the cultural change. Awareness of the importance of a strong corporate culture was heightened and employee commitment achieved strong new results. In particular, the network of cultural pioneers and the initiatives and events that bring culture to life have deepened employees' identification with the corporate values and promoted more intensive, agile collaboration across departmental boundaries. 

The cultural change has not only prepared the company for current challenges, but has also given it the necessary agility and flexibility to ensure future success. It is now in an even better position to react quickly to client needs and successfully assert itself in a dynamic market environment.