Amgen Inc. is a biopharmaceutical leader focused on molecular biology and biochemistry, with the aim of developing products based on advances in cellular and molecular biology. It operates in one business segment, developing novel human therapeutics for patients with serious illnesses.
Founded in Thousand Oaks, California in 1980, Amgen has grown from a small drug development company into a global biopharmaceutical giant, remaining at the forefront of biotechnology.
Main Product(s):
Amgen's product portfolio includes treatments for anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, bone diseases, and other serious illnesses. It is known for popular drugs such as Neulasta, Enbrel, and Prolia/Xgeva.
Short History of Amgen Inc.:
1980 – Amgen was founded in Thousand Oaks, California.
1983 – The company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
1989 – Amgen received approval for its first product, Epogen.
1998 – Neulasta was launched, becoming one of Amgen's best-selling products.
2013 – Amgen acquired Onyx Pharmaceuticals, expanding its oncology portfolio.
2020 – The company played a significant role in the fight against COVID-19 by supplying crucial medications.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Robert A. Bradway
Chairman, CEO & President
5.49M
N/A
1963
Mr. Peter H. Griffith
Executive VP & CFO
2.57M
N/A
1959
Mr. Esteban Santos
Executive Vice President of Operations
2.52M
N/A
1968
Dr. David M. Reese M.D.
Executive Vice President of Research & Development
2.83M
N/A
1963
Mr. Murdo Gordon
Executive VP of Global Commercial Operations
2.72M
N/A
1967
Mr. Matthew C. Busch
Chief Accounting Officer & VP of Finance
N/A
N/A
1974
Mr. Mike Zahigian
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Arvind Sood
Vice President of Investor Relations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Jonathan P. Graham
Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
2.44M
N/A
1961
Ms. Nancy A. Grygiel
Senior VP of Worldwide Compliance & Business Ethics and Chief Compliance Officer