DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patheon, the leading global provider of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services, announced today that it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Amgen has selected Patheon to provide flexible manufacturing solutions to meet the growing demand for their innovative human therapeutics. “As we launch new products and expand into more countries, it is critical to have the capacity to respond to increases in demand for our medicines,” said Rayne Waller, vice president, global supply chain at Amgen. “Manufacturing remains a core competency and a competitive advantage for Amgen and we are committed to supplying every patient, every time. This arrangement with Patheon supplements our own manufacturing network and provides us flexibility to ensure supply.”