Purdue Pharma (Canada): Innovating in Durham Since 1990

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Purdue Pharma (Canada) is a research-based pharmaceutical company which employs more than 400 people across Canada. We’re a leader in the research, development and commercialization of medicines for the treatment of pain and central nervous system disorders (ADHD), as well as an over-the-counter portfolio. We’re one of only a few pharmaceutical companies that still has a fully integrated research & development, drug development and manufacturing operation here in Canada. We’re a member of Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC). And since 1990, we’ve been proud to call The City of Pickering and Durham Region our home.

At Purdue Pharma (Canada) we embrace our Mission of developing and providing innovative medicines for patients and health care professionals and of supporting quality education for the safe use of our products. And we embrace our commitment to corporate citizenship and community service.

Each year we contribute funding to a wide range of community organizations across Canada, including: health and science education programs, disease awareness initiatives and community agencies as well as the scientific & academic communities. We are proud to support organizations like The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada, the Partnership for Drug Free Kids, Station Gallery in Whitby and The University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, to name a few. We’re also proud of our employees’ generous contributions of time and funding to the United Way. Over the last 25 years, we have contributed over $1.3 million.

Our unique culture and work environment provides our employees with many opportunities to expand their technical and managerial skills, work creatively and innovatively on individual and team levels, and make a difference in the development of company projects and objectives. If you’re interested in a career in Clinical Research, Product Development, Marketing and Sales, Manufacturing, Product Information and Drug Safety or any number of other professional disciplines, please learn more about Purdue Pharma (Canada) at www.purdue.ca


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