Seagen Inc., a biotechnology company, is pioneering the field of targeted therapies to treat cancer. The company focuses on developing and commercializing a new class of therapies called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). These novel treatments are designed to target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, offering a more precise approach to cancer therapy.
Founded in 1998, Seagen Inc., originally known as Seattle Genetics, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, United States. The company has established itself as a leader in the ADC technology, making significant strides in cancer treatment.
Main Product(s):
Seagen's key products include ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin), PADCEV® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), TUKYSA® (tucatinib), and TIVDAK® (tisotumab vedotin-tftv), all of which are used in various treatments for different types of cancer.
Short History of Seagen Inc:
1998 – Seagen was founded, focusing on cancer therapy innovation.
2001 – The company went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
2011 – ADCETRIS®, its first ADC product, received FDA approval.
2020 – Seagen broadened its reach by gaining FDA approvals for TUKYSA® and TIVDAK®.
2021 – Continued expansion in the ADC field with further research and collaborations.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. David R. Epstein B.Sc., M.B.A.
CEO & Director
1.39M
N/A
1962
Mr. Todd E. Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
1.26M
N/A
1961
Dr. Vaughn B. Himes Ph.D.
Chief Technical Officer
1.08M
3.16M
1961
Ms. Jean I. Liu J.D., M.S.
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
1.23M
1.27M
1968
Mr. Charles R. Romp
Executive Vice President of Commercial U.S.
1.08M
N/A
1968
Dr. Roger D. Dansey M.D.
Chief Medical Officer and President of Research & Development