Human Resources are committed to supporting and accompanying the Group’s strategy. Hence, in 2008, once Ipsen acquired Tercica and the US subsidiary of Vernalis, its teams implemented an action plan to ease the integration of these new employees. During 2008, the Group’s rapid growth and its global development led Ipsen to group together its 500 Paris-based employees at the same site in Boulogne-Billancourt, in South West Paris. This new headquarters rationalises travel between sites, encourages cross divisional exchanges and communication, whilst building adherence to a shared strategy. The transparent and fluid architecture of the building is a reflection of the company’s image, values and daily operations.