Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Vienna typically cluster in Donau City, plan ~220 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($160–230/sqft), and pay around 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Donau City.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft).
• Plan ~220 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Vienna: 84/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Donau City.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft).
• Plan ~220 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Vienna: 84/100.

Where they cluster

Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Vienna typically anchor in Donau City. International organisations (UN, IAEA), insurance, telecom, tech.

What they pay

Class A rent in Vienna runs 312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical pharmaceuticals fit-out targets high-end specification at $160–230/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 220 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount pharma office in Vienna typically targets 22,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Commercial and medical-affairs teams cluster near academic-medical anchors; large floor plates support cross-functional brand teams. Strong feed from TU Wien, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, and the University of Vienna. Multilingual professional base (German, English, CEE languages) supports regional-HQ tenancy. Deep institutional banking and asset management talent.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 23%. Net leases with operating-expense pass-throughs (Betriebskosten) are standard. CPI indexation (VPI) is universal. Lease lengths of 5 years are typical with break options; longer terms negotiable for full-floor takes. Free rent of 4-8 months and EUR 250-350/sqm fit-out contributions are typical on prime deals.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do pharmaceuticals occupiers lease office space in Vienna?

Most cluster in Donau City. Rent runs ~312 EUR/sqft ($31 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do pharmaceuticals occupiers run in Vienna?

Typically high-end at $160–230/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a pharmaceuticals occupier plan in Vienna?

Plan ~220 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 22,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the pharmaceuticals vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3254, 5417.

What is the talent index in Vienna?

84/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Pharmaceuticals — global overview
• Vienna — full city profile
• Financial services in Vienna
• Asset management in Vienna
• Investment banking in Vienna
• Legal services in Vienna

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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