Amgen

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 27,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

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Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Tel: 805-447-1000

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We know an idea—any idea—can blossom into a lifesaving treatment. That’s why we dare to ask the questions most people won’t. Join us in pushing biotechnology.

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Employee Testimonials

“Amgen fosters a culture of innovation, with a science-based risk approach, centered in the benefit of our patients and powered by the diversity of our staff.”

Jorge D.
Porcess Scientific Director
Juncos, PR
“Cultivate your curiosity and continue to learn at Amgen — grow daily and explore career opportunities that align with your competencies and motivation”

Fernando F.
Executive Director Plant Manager
Rhode Island, US
“Working at Amgen, as Specialist Quality Control gives me the opportunity to work with Amgen products in benefit of the patients. Using my knowledge in science and share my diversity with my peers, is the best experience I have as part of the Amgen family.”

Niria R.
Specialist Quality Control
Juncos, PR

Diversity and Inclusion
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Awards and Accolades

Serving patients across the globe requires a global team. We continue building a diverse workforce that reflects the needs of those they serve, bringing with them innovative ideas that can push biotechnology forward.

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We offer more than benefits. Our Total Rewards Program secures the long-term financial, physical and overall well-being of you and your family. Among leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders, we stand among the very best.

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Through Amgen Volunteers, you can dedicate eight hours to participating organizations of your choice. This along with matching employee donations to charities and our diverse corporate giving initiatives are just some ways you can make meaningful contributions as a global citizen

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Amgen is proud of the achievements we have realized as a mission-driven team—particularly the accolades we have earned as an employer. You can find our teams named in respected lists including Forbes, Fast Company and more.

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NEWS

Business

New Report Expresses Optimism Over Current State of Alzheimer’s Drug Development

Noting that from 1998 to 2017 there have been about 146 failed shots at developing drugs for Alzheimer’s disease, PhRMA released a report on the state of the industry. This would not lead most people to think there are many reasons to be optimistic about Alzheimer’s disease research, but the report does believe there are good reasons to be.

November 30, 2018

3 min read

Mark Terry

Drug Development

Where Are They Now? Top 3 Biotech Startups From NextGen Bio 2016

Every year, BioSpace analyzes the biotech industry, looking for the hot new biotech startups to watch. Here’s a look at the top 3 companies from the Top 20 Life Science Startups to Watch in the U.S. from 2016.

November 13, 2018

4 min read

Mark Terry

BioMidwest

Updated: Amgen Co-Founds Fund to Help Conejo Valley Shooting Victims; Donates to Wildfire Victims

The fund will be administered through the Ventura County Community Foundation. Officials indicate that 100 percent of the funds will go to help victims’ families. The Foundation is calling for additional donations.

November 8, 2018

3 min read

Mark Terry

Policy

Will a Divided Congress Find Common Ground on Prescription Drug Prices?

The pharma industry began to push back against the presidential blueprint for drug prices ahead of the election. Will that continue with a now divided Congress?

November 8, 2018

2 min read

Alex Keown

Business

BioSpace Movers and Shakers Nov. 5

Biopharma companies make key appointments to fill leadership positions. Let’s take a look!

November 2, 2018

4 min read

Alex Keown

FDA

FDA Approves Humira Biosimilar That Won’t Be Available Until 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light to Hyrimoz, a biosimilar to AbbVie’s blockbuster drug Humira, five years ahead of the time it can be launched in U.S. markets.

November 1, 2018

2 min read

Alex Keown

Business

Is the Biotech Bull Market Over?

It may not have always felt like it, but biotech has been in a bull market mode over the past two-and-a-half years, ever since the iShares Biotechnology Index (IBB) bottomed out at $80.01 on February 9, 2016.

October 29, 2018

2 min read

Karl Thiel

Drug Development

Esperion Eyes Early 2019 to File NDA for Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy

Shares of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Esperion Therapeutics are up more than 7 percent in premarket trading after the company announced on Sunday that planned to seek regulatory approval for its cholesterol-lowering therapy that hit the mark in a Phase III trial.

October 29, 2018

3 min read

Alex Keown

Biotech Bay

Amgen Slashes Price of Repatha by 60% to Make the Drug More Accessible

Thousand Oaks-based Amgen will reduce the price of its anti-cholesterol drug Repatha by 60 percent to $5,850 per year as part of a move to improve affordability by lowering patient copays, the company announced Wednesday.

October 24, 2018

3 min read

Alex Keown

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