Amgen Inc (AMGN)

About Amgen Inc. (AMGN)

Company Description:

 

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:

NameTitlePayExercisedYear Born
Mr. Robert A. BradwayChairman, CEO & President5.49MN/A1963
Mr. Peter H. GriffithExecutive VP & CFO2.57MN/A1959
Mr. Esteban SantosExecutive Vice President of Operations2.52MN/A1968
Dr. David M. Reese M.D.Executive Vice President of Research & Development2.83MN/A1963
Mr. Murdo GordonExecutive VP of Global Commercial Operations2.72MN/A1967
Mr. Matthew C. BuschChief Accounting Officer & VP of FinanceN/AN/A1974
Mr. Mike ZahigianSenior VP & Chief Information OfficerN/AN/AN/A
Mr. Arvind SoodVice President of Investor RelationsN/AN/AN/A
Mr. Jonathan P. GrahamExecutive VP, General Counsel & Secretary2.44MN/A1961
Ms. Nancy A. GrygielSenior VP of Worldwide Compliance & Business Ethics and Chief Compliance OfficerN/AN/A1968

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