DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 9 August 2024
American multinational biopharmaceutical company, Amgen on Friday said that it will open a new technology and innovation centre in Hyderabad.
The site, known as Amgen India, will accelerate digital capabilities across the global organization to further advance Amgen’s pipeline of medicines, the company said in a press release.
Amgen India will be located in HITEC City of Hyderabad, which is selected for its world-class talent across medicine, life sciences and data sciences and the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI).
The site can accommodate up to 3,000 people and will be operational in Q4 2024, the release said.
“At a time when a quickly aging global population needs more innovation, the convergence of biotechnology and technology is enabling Amgen to work with greater speed, confidence, and efficiency — an incredibly exciting milestone for which we have been preparing for over a decade,” said David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president and chief technology officer at Amgen.
“Amgen has been a leader in biotechnology for over 40 years and establishing this new site in India, a country known for its world-class technology and life sciences talent, marks a significant step forward in our journey to deliver on our mission to serve patients,” he added.
Amgen India will initially build and accelerate new technology solutions and digital capabilities at scale. The site will offer roles that strengthen key areas of Amgen’s business, including AI, data science, life science and other additional global capabilities over time.
Amgen has nearly 27,000 employees and has a presence in around 100 countries and regions worldwide, including India.
