Home > About About Amgen Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses. Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Our belief—and the core of our strategy—is that innovative, highly differentiated medicines that provide large clinical benefits in addressing serious diseases are medicines that will not only help patients, but also will help reduce the social and economic burden of disease in society today. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology innovator since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. The Answers Within WATCH VIDEO Innovative Medicines We have a presence in approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide and our innovative medicines have reached millions of people in the fight against serious illnesses. We focus on six therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, oncology, bone health, neuroscience, nephrology and inflammation. Our medicines typically address diseases for which there are limited treatment options, or they are medicines that provide a viable option to what is otherwise available. Transformative Research Understanding the fundamental biological mechanisms of disease is a defining feature of Amgen's discovery research efforts—and a major contributor to the development of Amgen's deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines. Amgen's "biology first" approach permits its scientists to first explore the complex molecular pathways of disease before determining what type of medicine, or modality, is most likely to deliver optimal efficacy and safety. With the advances in human genetics, Amgen continues to shed new light on the molecular roots of disease. Amgen subsidiary deCODE Genetics, a global leader in human genetics, is a powerful differentiator, greatly improving how we identify and validate human disease targets. World-Class Biomanufacturing The treatment of millions of seriously ill patients worldwide depends on the safe and reliable production of biologic medicines, which are administered by injection or intravenously. A worldwide leader in biologics manufacturing, Amgen has an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients who need them. Significant skill, experience, vigilance and commitment are critical to help ensure the quality of a biologic medicine each time a new batch is made. At Amgen, robust quality control and a reliable supply of medicines for patients are every bit as important as scientific innovation. DOWNLOADS Amgen Fact Sheet In This Section Letter to Our Shareholders A belief in the potential of biotechnology inspired Amgen’s founders to create our company more than 40 years ago. We are even more convinced today about the potential for biotechnology to make a positive difference in the world than they were then. Read 2020 Letter to Shareholders Mission and Values Amgen strives to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. Leadership As one of the early pioneers of the biotech industry, Amgen's innovative and inspirational leadership is a core part of our social architecture. Senior Management Board of Directors Scientific Advisory Boards How We Operate At Amgen, we are relentless in applying the highest ethical standards to everything we do. Corporate Governance Business Ethics and Compliance Policies Practices and Disclosures Awards and Accolades Amgen has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades over the years, ranging from recognition of our pioneering science and innovation, philanthropy and corporate social responsibility to our commitment to being a great place to work. Amgen History A biotechnology innovator since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies and has reached millions of patients around the world. RELATED LINKS Stock Information Press Releases Amgen Science Amgen Business Development Stay Connected With Amgen. Contact Us Sitemap Privacy Statement Terms of Use © 1996-2021 Amgen Inc. All Rights Reserved.