Cologne, March 2026

Ranking in the Stern-Statista employee survey

Klosterfrau once again named one of the top employers

In the latest Stern-Statista survey, Klosterfrau was once again named one of Germany's best employers. In the current edition of the Stern study ‘Germany's Best Employers’, Klosterfrau not only maintained its position, but actually improved its ranking compared to the previous year:

  • Significant performance improvement in the 2026 ranking: improvement from 498th place (2025) to 277th place out of 650 companies.*
  • Klosterfrau also achieved a significant improvement in its core segment of pharmaceuticals and medical technology, moving up from 31st place to 19th place.*

More than 20,000 employees took part in the survey via online access panels. They were recruited by professional market research providers, who ensured that the survey was independent of employers.

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Strong positioning

Clear values, authentic communication and sustainable measures characterise the culture at Klosterfrau. Innovative strength, a sense of responsibility and strong teamwork define everyday working life.

Modern working models and trusting cooperation bring the Klosterfrau spirit to life – both internally and externally. The award of the ‘Germany's Best Employers’ seal of approval by Stern magazine further underlines this development and makes the Klosterfrau employer brand even more visible.

*https://www.stern.de/stern-studien/top-arbeitgeber-in-deutschland--pharma-und-medizintechnik-37055494.html - In Germany, there are around 100–160 companies (manufacturers) in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sector, each with more than 500 employees.

**https://www.stern.de/stern-studien/die-650-beliebtesten-arbeitgeber-deutschlands-37045706.html

The Klosterfrau Group Award

Since 2001, the International Klosterfrau Group Award for Research of Airway Diseases in Childhood has been awarded annually on the initiative of Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Dietrich Reinhardt, the International Klosterfrau Group Award for Research of Airway Diseases in Childhood has been awarded annually. Valued at 30,000 euros, the prize honors scientists whose research has significantly contributed to the basic research, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood asthma.

Klosterfrau Group Award