Ridgefield, Connecticut, home to our U.S. headquarters, is ranked #1 safest place to live
Have you been to Ridgefield, CT? It’s one of the United States oldest towns with a thriving art scene and natural beauty thanks to New England’s Berkshire Mountains. Ridgefield is often named highest for quality of life in the state by Connecticut Magazine. More recently, this historic town was ranked the top ‘safest place’ in the country for its low crime rate according to FBI data and the Census Bureau.
While Ridgefield is an idyllic haven for individuals and families looking for a safe place to live and work, it’s also home to our company’s flagship headquarters in the United States. We’ve called this area home for more than 50 years. In this time, we’ve formed a community of innovators who help make life-changing discoveries to improve the health of people and animals all around the world.
Our company has grown to a workforce of about 1,900 people at this site, with nearly three-fourths of employees living in Connecticut. Together we encourage an inclusive culture where all belong, foster a workspace that sparks creativity, and have a leadership team that truly values your success and well-being. We each work with respect, trust, empathy, and passion.
What you’ll experience on our Ridgefield campus
- Collaborative teams addressing unmet medical needs
- Colleagues valuing each other’s unique backgrounds
- Accessible on-site childcare focused on STEM education
- Sprawling 300-acre campus with walking paths and green space
- Wellness services supporting your mental health
- Convenient on-site gym and personal training, bank, coffee shop and other amenities
- Many sustainable practices, like composting and using renewable energy
- Passion for helping local communities as a team and through our Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation