Genzyme's more than 9,000 employees in locations around the globe are united by shared values and a clear sense of purpose.

Vela Gregory is a regional account manager at Genzyme Oncology in San Antonio, TX.	Jerome Green and Sophie Chea work in one of the new manufacturing labs in Waltham, MA.	Josias Pontes is director of finance at Genzyme Brazil in São Paulo.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP
Genzyme employees share a commitment to make a major difference in the lives of patients - and we never forget that each of these patients is a unique individual. This purpose unites us and motivates us to overcome the challenges of developing innovative, important therapies and making sure they reach the patients who need them. We are people who contribute our varied skills and energy in an environment that rewards personal initiative. While we are a company of strong individuals, we also share common values - including compassion, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial sense of urgency - that enable us to accomplish great things together.

RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
Genzyme and the individuals who make up the company are repeatedly recognized for excellence. In 2006, for the fourth consecutive year, the journal Science cited Genzyme as one of the top life-science employers of scientists in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Fortune magazine named Genzyme as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the United States for the second year in a row, and we were listed as one of the "100 Best Workplaces in Europe" by the Financial Times in 2006.